Job Description

The LSWC is hiring a seasonal

Watershed Technician

to join our team from April to September 2026 at our office in High Prairie, AB.

Working closely with the Outreach Coordinator and reporting to the Executive Director, the Watershed Technician will support the LSWC's education and outreach initiatives, environmental monitoring programs, watershed resiliency work, and promote watershed stewardship.

The Watershed Technician will:

Promote lake and watershed stewardship through activities such as:

Delivery of youth education programs and field trips Pop ups at beaches, boat launches and campgrounds to share resources and raise awareness. Participation in community and partner led events. Creation of engaging and artful content for social media
Support the LSWC's monitoring programs:

Tributary water quality sampling Lake water quality sampling Aquatic invasive species sampling CABIN Invertebrate sampling Water quality related data entry.
Support LSWC projects and programs and provide administrative support to the Executive director as required.

Required Skills:

18 years or older, preference to candidates with 1+ years of post secondary completed. Some knowledge of watersheds, water quality, lakes and aquatic ecosystems Positive attitude, self-starter, highly motivated Comfortable talking to general public and students/youth Good verbal communication skills and active listening skills Effective time-management skills Functions effectively in a team setting and independently Ability to learn quickly Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Safety conscious Fitness - ability to climb and hike >1km, ability to lift up to 40lbs, ability to conduct activities such as tree planting or invasive weed removal.
Assets:

Standard First Aid & CPR
Other Requirements:

Valid Class 5 driver's license Able to work flexible hours, including occasional weekends and evenings Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada.
The LSWC will provide:

Computer, email account, access to cloud-based shared folder. Training and coaching from staff Support and supervision Use of a vehicle for work related travel.

About the Organization

The Lesser Slave Watershed Council (LSWC) is a non-profit, charitable organization that works in partnership with stakeholders and governments to promote the health and sustainable management of land and water in the Lesser Slave Watershed using the best science available.

Under the Government of Alberta's Water for Life: Alberta's Strategy for Sustainability, the LSWC was designated in 2007 as the Watershed Planning and Advisory Council (WPAC) for the Lesser Slave watershed. As a WPAC, the LSWC is tasked with watershed planning, fostering collaborations and supporting stewardship activities in the watershed, monitoring and report on the state of the watershed, and educating people in the basin about the watershed and the importance of responsible management. Learn more about the LSWC at: https://www.lswc.ca

The LSWC is committed to providing a respectful organizational culture, free from harassment and grounded in equity and inclusion.

Please Email resume and cover letter to meghanpayne@lswc.ca no later than FEBRUARY 1, 2026

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 5 months

Pay: $20.00-$23.00 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

High Prairie, AB T0G1E0: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Do you have any educational background in environmental sciences, biology, or geography?
Education:

Secondary School (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Class 5 Drivers License (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2026-02-01
Expected start date: 2026-04-15