CWMP Seasonal Technician (Student)

Program:   Coastal Waters Monitoring Program

Reports to: CWMP Manager

Accountable to : Environment Office Senior Manager

Terms of Employment: Seasonal

Salary : $18.65-$22.38/hour

Hours of Work : 37.5 hours  (some evenings and weekend may be periodically required)

Job Location : Wiarton, Ontario (Not remote work)

Anticipated Start Date : May 25, 2026 

Closing Date  : February 27, 2026 

About the Saugeen Ojibway Nation Environment Office

At the Environment Office of the Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON EO), our work is grounded in our identity as Anishnaabek and our responsibilities to the land, waters, and all living beings. Guided by the Seven Grandfather Teachings, our Core Values shape how we lead, collaborate, and engage with our communities. By embedding these teachings into all aspects of our work, we foster a respectful, ethical, and balanced workplace that supports our role as stewards, leaders, and rights holders within our Territory—now and for future generations.Saugeen Ojibway Nation Environment Office is an Indigenous-led organization that aims to employ members of both Saugeen and Nawash, with the goal of further empowering our membership and deepening our connection to our Territorial lands and waters and all living beings.

About the Coastal Waters Monitoring Program

The Coastal Waters Monitoring Program (CWMP) is a long-term environmental monitoring initiative focused on increasing knowledge and understanding of nearshore areas within SON Territory. The program conducts field-based sampling at locations across the Territory to assess water quality and document fish, plant, and invertebrate communities. CWMP also supports community engagement, research, and training activities that strengthen stewardship and monitoring capacity. 

Position Overview

The program will be based out of the SON Environment Offices in Wiarton and will involve daily travel within the SON Territory and occasional overnight stays. All necessary training will be provided to CWMP Technicians including (but not limited to), fish identification, assessment methods and proper use of field equipment, data collection and entry,  and health and safety protocols. Successful candidates will be enrolled in Marine First Aid, Boat Operation and Safety Training (MED-A3 and SVOP) and completion of these courses will be required prior to beginning field work. 

Required Experience: 

• Must be 18 years of age or older 
• Must have a valid Ontario class “G2” driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle 
• Must be physically fit (able to carry equipment and work outside all day) (ability to lift 50 pounds)
• Willingness to provide the results of a Criminal Background Check 

Recommended  Experience: 

• Experience or interest in operating boats and conducting water, fish and wildlife assessments. 
• Working knowledge of, or willingness to develop skills in Microsoft office (Word and Excel).
• Minimum 1 year of experience working within an Indigenous community

Job Description:

• Experience and/or strong interest in boat operating, water, fish and wildlife monitoring
• Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision 
• Enjoy, and are capable of working in adverse weather conditions and working long, physically demanding and varied hours in remote locations.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft office (Word and Excel).
• Desire to learn and passion for sharing information with community, partners, youth groups etc.
• Willingness to take all reasonable and necessary precautions to ensure personal health & safety and that of coworkers 
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including effective communication, reliability, and problem solving 
• Proven ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships 
• Ability to take direction from Manager and/or Lead Environmental Technician(s) and uphold environmental monitoring and recording protocols
• Ensuring that all Fish and Wildlife encountered during monitoring are treated with respect and care 

Core Competencies:

All staff roles at Environment Office of the Saugeen Ojibway Nation require the team members to work through our values to deliver the following Core Competencies

• Effective Communication
• Humility and Curiosity
• Results Driven
• Operations
• Conflict Resolution
• Team Building