Environmental Conservation and Sustainable Land Management Practicum in Canada

Your Practicum in Canada:

The Chilcotin Ark Institute, a non-profit, is located in the Chilcotin Ark, a unique place for nature and wildlife due to the diverse combination of ecosystems. We are committed to sustainable land management, stewardship and conservation of wildlife of this unique environment. To do so, we facilitate and conduct participatory action research and conservation projects.

Your practicum combines nature conservation with personal development and nature connection. During your internship you will experience a variety of fields such as invasive species management, habitat management, wildlife studies, proposal writing and eco-tourism by educating visitors and getting them involved in hands-on conservation projects in the area. Personal and professional development is a cornerstone of your practicum with ongoing support on your journey.

If you have a specific research interest or project that you would like to conduct, you have the opportunity to plan and conduct it as part of your practicum. We work together with universities and facilitate co-op terms. Our ranch-based research centre and remote satellite research stations in the Chilcotin Ark in British Columbia, Canada are the ideal place to facilitate your project.

We are flexible with the start date and will also support you with the visa process.

Job description:

You will have the opportunity to gain experience in the following areas including, but not limited to:

● Implement the Chilcotin Ark’s mission and objectives, involving all community partners

● Coordinate stewardship and resource management projects

● Develop citizen science projects for the collection of wildlife data, to educate guests and the public about conservation and get them involved in conservation projects

● Collect and analyze data on wilderness trips

● Respond to consultations and referrals and organize meetings with relevant stakeholders

● Organize research projects with universities and other institutions

● Manage ongoing stewardship and resource management projects, plan future projects and secure funding for the Institute’s projects

● Complete land plans including wildlife, land and resource management

● Research wildlife studies that support regulation and management of wildlife

Forestry:

If you would like to focus on Forestry, you can focus on the following areas:

● Plan cut blocks and identify trees for select logging

● Use equipment like chainsaw, skidder, Cat and logging truck

● Skid trees to landing by mechanical or horse logging

● Buck and limb trees to specification

● Educate yourself on government regulations and communicate with forestry management

● Learn specification to mill standards and work the sawmill

● Manage carbon storage sequestration opportunities on all levels

● Engage in habitat enhancement and manage the woodlot from a conservation perspective

Requirements:

The requirement for staying with us is your commitment to your Personal Development and to contribute to our community. You are ready to view challenges as opportunities to grow and learn and take initiative to leave your comfort zone. Our priority is to create a community where we believe the best of each other, want the best for each other and hold one another accountable - If you share this approach you are ready to join us.

Benefits:

● Live by our Six principles of Nature Connection, Nature Conservation, Personal Development, Self-

Sufficiency, Empowerment, and Conscious & Aware.

● Your Personal Development is the priority of your experience, so we facilitate the environment and

material for you to grow and evolve towards your best self.

● You become part of our community where we support each other in our goals and mission and

share our personal experiences on a daily basis.

● Develop your skills in being flexible and adaptable, resilience, leadership, efficiency, team work,

problem-solving, responsibility, initiative-taking, commitment and keeping a positive attitude no

matter the challenge

● You will live and work in a remote wilderness environment and experience a new lifestyle, where

you reconnect with nature and yourself.

● You create your own work schedule that meets your interests and moves you towards your goals.