BIOLOGY ASSISTANT

Swan Lake is hiring four Biology Assistants to join our team this summer and will help with ecological restoration and conservation of the lands and waters.

The Biology Assistants will:

• Support the conservation and restoration efforts at Swan Lake and Christmas Hill
• Actively engage in invasive plant removal in and around freshwater and riparian area (Swan Lake) and Blenkinsop and Swan Creeks
• Actively engage in restoration efforts in a deep-soil Garry Oak Ecosystem
• Support seed conservation and the growth of native plants
• Lead volunteers during restoration events
• Document and record information regarding restoration efforts.
• Collaborate with other team members on restoration and conservation initiatives – such as species and phenology monitoring.
• Help with additional related duties as required

Specifications:

• Four positions available on site in Victoria, BC
• First block anticipated for the following dates: May 11 – July 3 2026 (two positions)
• Second block anticipated for the following dates: July 6 – August 28 2026 (two positions)
• Full time 35 hours/week, $22.00/h, 8-week contract with possibility for extension
• Some schedule flexibility required to support occasional meetings and other events

To Apply:

Please send your resume and cover letter demonstrating your experience as it relates to the job requirements to hiring.swanlake@gmail.com

Please use the position title as the subject line.

Attach a single PDF file for your one-page cover letter and your resume with two references (email addresses and phone numbers). Please name the file your first and last name (e.g. JesseSingh.pdf).

Your cover letter should express why you are interested in this position and clearly outline what past experiences that you have had that qualify you for the work.

Application deadline: March 23 2026. Please apply as soon as possible for consideration.

These positions are scheduled to begin May 11, 2026 (first block) or July 6 2026 (second block).