Beyond Queen’s: Fieldwork and Job Opportunities
There are many websites that post jobs involving field work - this list is a small sample of more general websites that mostly post jobs related to conservation, ecology, and evolution. You can also check websites of specific non-governmental organizations, environmental consulting firms, and so on.
Unfortunately, these sites do get exploitative positions posted to them. Watch out for positions that do not pay, or those that require you to pay instead!
Note: Most entry-level field work positions are seasonal contracts for spring/summer, and are advertised mostly between October to February (it can be difficult to find field work jobs in the winter). In general, the sooner you can start looking and applying, the better - many spring/summer positions are taken down by December/January. Ontario government positions, including summer student positions, are usually posted between February to April, depending on the positions.
A few sites to check out:
Ecolog - Ecological Society of America (requires registration - free)
Texas A&M University Wildlife and Fisheries Job Board - jobs in the US, Canada, and more
WorkCabin - Environmental and Conservation job postings in Canada
Ontario Government - try searching agriculture, environment, fish & wildlife, lands & resources, parks, etc.
Ontario Biology & Environmental jobs - Facebook group
Nature Canada Work to Grow - jobs in ecology/conservation intended for providing community, training, & paid work for racialized youth (ages 15-30, self-identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or Person of Colour)
Ornithology Exchange - bird-related field jobs, check short-term for seasonal positions, internships, etc.
Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources & Forestry job board - MNRF internship program, summer student positions, Indigenous youth work exchange program
Maritimes Environmental Jobs - job opportunities in NS, NB, NL, & PEI related to ecology, environmental education, conservation, non-profit advocacy, government work, or sustainable agriculture
Emplois/stages en environnement - Québec - Facebook group with environmental jobs in Québec
Queer Outdoor & Environmental Job Board - Pattie Gonia - Jobs in the US and Canada, “This job board is a collaboration between Pattie Gonia and Red Fong. It was launched in June 2021 to get queer folks hired in the environmental and outdoor industries.”
Non-Governmental Organizations (not a complete list!)
There are many local conservation agencies and organizations. If you know the area you are interested in working, there is likely an organization nearby that may have job opportunities that you can apply to!
Other resources
McMaster Evolution Directory - resources about evolutionary biology & ecology. Can also email them to be added to the EvolDir listserv and receive emails about opportunities & resources.