The County of Huron’s
Planning and Development Department
is seeking an
Environmental Student to Join the Team!
*This temporary position will be 35 hours per week from May to August 2025*
Position Summary:
The Environmental Student is a full-time, temporary summer student position involved in assisting with the maintenance and management of the County forests and natural spaces, including tree planting, invasive species control, species identification and trail maintenance. The successful candidate will have a proven ability to conduct research, and a desire to grow their knowledge and understanding of agroforestry, climate change projects, natural resource management, and species identification in the field.
What We Offer:
At the County of Huron, we’re committed to offering a modern work environment that puts people first. We are a Certified Living Wage employer that values equity, diversity and inclusion. We offer our staff competitive wages.
The County of Huron offers a diverse portfolio of employment opportunities. When you join our team, you’ll have the benefit of working with and learning from, people who have a broad range of skills and knowledge. We offer training, mentorship, and career development opportunities to all staff. When you work for the County of Huron, you invest in the community, and you benefit from seeing the results of your efforts firsthand. It’s a great place to work!
Learn more about working for the County of Huron: https://vimeo.com/699170923
Role and Responsibilities:
- The Environmental Student is responsible for assisting with the following tasks:
- Support Huron County environmental staff in implementing department programs, activities and policy projects.
- Maintenance, management, and programs related to the protection and enhancement of 14 County forests.
- Species identification and species at risk protection through habitat enhancement.
- Writing and implementing climate change initiatives including public engagement.
- Research and report writing related to natural resource management activities.
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
- Enrolled in a post-secondary environment science, Forestry, climate change, environmental management, or a related program;
- Strong skills in communication, time management, organization, computer literacy, and problem-solving.
Preferred Skills:
- Driver’s license, good driving record, and access to a vehicle
- Research, Problem-Solving, communication, customer service, teamwork, Policy development, Report writing, Microsoft Office;
- Species identification experience considered an asset;
- Experience operating a variety of equipment, light duty vehicles, power and hand tools (i.e., chainsaws, weed/brush trimmers, pruning equipment) considered an asset;
Additional Notes:
- Candidate must be able to work outdoors in various site conditions/inclement weather and have access to reliable transportation to carry out assigned duties.
- This candidate will mainly be working in the field with some opportunities for office/remote work.
Wage:
- College/University level – $17.72/per hour as per 2024 Non-Union Student Wage Grid
- Masters level – $21.92/per hour as per 2024 Non-Union Student Wage Grid
- $2 Environment Factor/per hour
Please forward your letter of application and resume by 11:59pm, on Sunday February 2nd, 2025 to: humanresources[at]huroncounty[dot]ca
Submission Guidelines:
- To be considered for this position, please ensure that
- Email subject is “2025 – Environmental Student”
- The cover letter is a maximum of one page
- Cover letter and resume are saved together in one PDF file
- The PDF file name is your: First name Last name (e.g. Jane Smith)
We look forward to hearing from you!
Posted – January 17, 2025
Don’t meet every single requirement?
Studies have shown that women are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles. At the County of Huron, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.