Follow this link to apply:
https://wildnorth.ca/who-we-are/current-opportunities/

Position: Wildlife Rescue & Frontline Intern

Number of Positions Available: 7

Time Period: May 1st through August 31st

Hours: 20 hrs per week (two 10hr shifts)

WILDNorth is seeking enthusiastic people who love wildlife, the outdoors, have a strong desire to learn and work well in a team environment. WILDNorth is a non-partisan, charitable organization that provides compassionate care for injured and orphaned wildlife and educates the public on the importance of wildlife in our community. We provide a high standard of care to a wide variety of native and migratory species. Approximately 80% of our patients are wild birds (waterfowl, birds of prey, songbirds) and 20% small mammals (squirrels, porcupines, fox).

Duties

Working under the supervision of the WILDRescue Manager, interns will assist with the following:

Hotline operation – Fielding and recording phone calls from, and providing solutions to the public about wildlife concerns. Data entry. Communicating with and dispatching WILDRescue Volunteers.
Intake facilitation – interface with and receive injured and orphaned wildlife from the public and gather intake information. Transfer animals to WILDCare staff.
Rescue – Conduct field rescues and transport injured and orphaned wildlife to WILDNorth’s Edmonton Hospital and Parkland County Rehabilitation Centre. Represent WILDNorth off-site in a positive light while adhering to organizational vision and mission and communicate the need for financial support from members of the community.
Interns are required to follow all WILDNorth policy, procedures and protocols

Follow this link to apply:
https://wildnorth.ca/who-we-are/current-opportunities/

Position: Human-Wildlife Coexistence Intern 1

Time Period: Spring & Summer Number of Positions Available: Up to 5

Hours: 20 hours per week Commitment: Up to 4 months Start date: May 1

Build your resume • Gain valuable experience • Help make Northern Alberta
a safer place for the wildlife we share spaces with!

WILDNorth is seeking enthusiastic people who love wildlife, the outdoors, and work well independently, to assist us in achieving our mission of humane coexistence with wildlife.

WILDNorth is looking for interns to conduct research and analysis on projects aimed to reduce negative human wildlife interactions. In 2019 we are focusing on the unintentional impacts of litter on wildlife.

Duties:

Under the guidance of the WILDEd Manager, interns will design the overall methodology and implement a project about the impacts of litter on wildlife; focusing on Edmonton’s River Valley, parks, and problem areas.
Public education (mainly to youth in-class and through camps) about the impact of litter, and the findings of your project
Personal Qualities: Dedicated individual who is committed towards helping a great cause, takes initiative, and works well independently.