Conservation Assistant
Deadline to Apply: February 1, 2026
16-Week Term from May 2026-August 2026
Full-Time (37.5 hrs/week) 8:30AM to 4:30PM (Occasional overtime, evenings, weekend, and field work will be required).
Hourly Wage: $18.59 per hour
About Assiniboine Park Conservancy
Creating the future vision for one of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada’s most prized treasures, Assiniboine Park Conservancy (APC) located at 55 Pavilion Crescent in Winnipeg is the not-for-profit organization that oversees Assiniboine Park’s operations and ensures its ongoing redevelopment and financial viability. Our team is inspired to create and deliver extraordinary experiences for the people who visit and use the Park and Zoo including building friendly, supportive, effective relationships with stakeholders, community and the general public.
The Opportunity
We are seeking multiple Conservation Assistants to join the Conservation and Research team at Assiniboine Park Zoo. Conservation Assistants are responsible for working individually and as part of the team to collect data, assist in the implementation of research and conservation projects, and communicate conservation messages to visitors.
Primary duties of the incumbents will include rearing and research on endangered butterflies on-site as part of our grassland butterfly conservation program. Other projects the incumbents will support include: monitoring local bird populations, collecting observational data for animal behaviour projects, and other support of research programs as required. Fieldwork will be required with some overnight stays at a field site, but most work will occur at the Park and Zoo.
Required Education, Training, and Experience
- Completed or currently working towards an undergraduate degree in biology, ecology, or a related field.
- Excellent proficiency with computer programs including Microsoft Office software, Google Workplace apps, and a demonstrated aptitude for quickly learning new software programs.
- Strong attention to detail for data collection.
- Previous experience conducting research in a laboratory or field setting considered an asset.
- Experience caring for and rearing plants and insects considered an asset.
- Possession of a valid Manitoba Driver’s License, or the ability to meet the travel requirements of the role.
Please apply with your cover letter and resume in ONE document.
APC Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
Assiniboine Park Conservancy is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Employment equity may be a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to Indigenous people, racialized minorities, women, and persons with disabilities.
Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.
