Join the Kootenay-Columbia Discovery Centre Society as a Wetland Naturalist and spend your  summer learning, teaching, paddling, exploring, and inspiring others in one of British Columbia’s  most remarkable ecosystems. This is an ideal opportunity for post-secondary students interested in environmental science, education, biology, conservation, or outdoor recreation.  As a Wetland Naturalist, you’ll help connect children, [...]

Applications are now open for both the West and East Kootenay 2026 Youth Climate Corps seasons. Youth Climate Corps is an opportunity to kickstart or further develop your career in climate related fields through multi-month paid contracts. Over the season, you will receive professional certifications, mentorship, leadership development, and practical work experience. You will help [...]

As the Field Technician, you will be our “weed warrior,” working hard to fight the impacts of invasive species within the East Kootenay Region. Together, with the direction of the Field Operations Coordinator, you will travel across the region to conduct fieldwork activities such as conducting invasive plant inventories, conducting lake monitoring for invasive mussels, [...]

As the Invasive Species Education + Outreach Assistant, you will be “boots-on-the ground” as the face of the East Kootenay Invasive Species Council. This position is primarily focused on education and outreach, with a portion of responsibilities dedicated to supporting EKISC’s communications efforts. Working under the direction of the Education and Outreach Manager, and in [...]

We have 2 employment time options available for the 2026 season. 2026 Spring/Summer Session:  These full-time positions will employ 4-5 people, starting Approximately April 24th through to August 23rd.  You must be available for the entire season with minor exceptions to be eligible for these positions.   These are positions are classified as supervisor positions as [...]

Kootenay Conservation Program (KCP) is a broad partnership of land and water conservation stewardship groups, First Nations, other government agencies, and agricultural producers working throughout the East and West Kootenays. The partnership seeks to cooperatively conserve the biological diversity and naturally functioning ecosystems of the region through land conservation and stewardship while sharing knowledge and [...]

Learn how to engage the public and build an effective team. Gain experience in project management and budget building. Get access to training opportunities in habitat restoration, invasive species management, leadership, and more! Receive personalized support from our youth engagement coordinators. Have your project funded – up to $5,000 available per project. Connect with youth [...]

The Manager, Aquatic Stewardship is responsible to the Director and leads a team to ensure that Ktunaxa title, rights and interests, including land stewardship principles, are protected and enhanced in any aquatic and resources-based regulatory decision-making processes according to the team functions and work plan. The position leads a team of professional and technical experts [...]

The GIS Analyst will support the Lands and Resources Sector through coordination and delivery of geospatial support services. This would include maintaining an up-to-date database that details Ktunaxa’s cultural and ecological values across ʔamakʔis Ktunaxa as well as the impacts and resource uses that threaten these values. You have a deep understanding of data and [...]

Are you a forester or geographer?  A biologist or mountain guide?  A historian or Indigenous storyteller?  Do you have some unique knowledge, skill, or expertise you can share with students?  If so, we’d like to connect with you! Wild Voices for Kids is a program of the Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network. It is a unique program […]