Employment Opportunities
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Departmental Positions
Faculty, Instructor, Teaching Assistant, Maker/Demonstrator Postings ‑ Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences:
Teaching Assistant: ENVS 2500, Field Methods in Environmental Science (Spring 2025)
Environmental Science Teaching Assistants
Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences
Posting date: March 19, 2025
Application deadline: April 4, 2025
Position: Teaching Assistants for ENVS 2500: Field Methods in Environmental Science Summer Term 2025. ENVS 2500 is an intensive field course scheduled at 9:00-17:00 from May 5 – 15, 2025. The course is a combination of field and lab instruction with field trips on campus and around Halifax.
Rate of Pay: According to the CUPE Collective Agreement
The course content includes the following topics:
1) wildlife sampling such as visual and auditory identification of eastern Canadian avian, amphibian, and reptile species
2) soil sampling and composition analysis with a potential for water sampling
3) urban trees, tree diseases, and invasive pests and plants
TA responsibilities:
Managing student groups during field trips
Providing on site instruction and guidance
Marking assignments, tests, and quizzes
Responding to student queries
TAs will also meet with the course instructor as needed to prepare for course activities. The position requires availability during scheduled field/lab sessions and may include before hours set-up and after-hours clean-up.
Requirements: The Teaching Assistant must be a senior undergraduate or graduate student at ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ University. The following skills are required for the position: 1) effective communication; 2) ability to lead and engage students in field settings; and 3) assessment grading including provision of constructive feedback. Although not required, experience with one or more of the three course topics listed above is a definite asset.
To apply, please email your cover letter and résumé/CV to Caroline.Franklin@dal.ca.
If applicable, please mention relevant experience with any of the above course topics in your cover letter.
All offers of employment are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the class and approval by the University.
Non-student, TA assignments are limited to no more than six hundred and fifty hours per term. For clarity, this means TAs cannot work in excess of five (5) TA130 contracts.
If a TA has accepted six hundred and fifty contract hours in a term, they are not able to accept any additional TA, marker or demonstrator hours.
´ºÓêÖ±²¥ University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity
Teaching Assistant and Marker/Demonstrator: ENVS / ERTH / GEOG 3500 (Summer 2025)
TEACHING ASSISTANT, MARKER/DEMONSTRATOR POSTING
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
Halifax, NS B3H 3E2
POSITIONS: Teaching Assistant (65-hour) and Marker/Demonstrator (30 hour) for ENVS / ERTH / GEOG 3500 Summer 2025
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Earth and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Science
POSTING DATE: March 24th, 2025
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 9th, 2025
RATE OF PAY: According to the CUPE Agreement
WORK ASSIGNMENT: The Teaching Assistant will be responsible for assisting the primary instructor for ENVS / ERTH / GEOG 3500 "Geographic Information Science and Spatial Data" with delivering the lab component of the class. Responsibilities include providing monitoring two in-person lab sessions per week; monitoring and responding to discussion board questions related to structured workshops and lab projects; minor editing of workshop instructions; grading small value assignments; and providing occasional one on one assistance through screen sharing applications. The Marker/Demonstrator will be responsible for assisting the primary instructor with grading lecture-based assignments and large-value lab projects and tests / exams. The TA and M/D report directly to the instructor.
REQUIREMENTS: The Teaching Assistants and Marker/Demonstrator must be senior undergraduate or graduate students at ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ University, with strong command of Geographic Information Systems software (primarily ESRI ArcGIS Proâ„¢). The ability to communicate effectively, to lead and engage ERTH 3500 students and provide constructive feedback are required skills for this position.
Applications must include a brief covering letter, a résumé (or curriculum vitae), and should be sent to:
Dr. Chris Greene
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Faculty of Science
´ºÓêÖ±²¥ University
Halifax, NS CANADA, B3H 4J1
Chris.Greene@dal.ca
All offers of employment are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the class and approval by the University.
Non-student, TA assignments are limited to no more than six hundred and fifty hours per term. For clarity, this means TAs cannot work in excess of five (5) TA130 contracts.
If a TA has accepted six hundred and fifty contract hours in a term, they are not able to accept any additional TA, marker or demonstrator hours.
´ºÓêÖ±²¥ University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit .
Teaching Assistants: ENVS 3001.03, Environmental Science Field School
Teaching Assistant Posting -- Summer Sessions
Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences
Faculty of Science
´ºÓêÖ±²¥ University
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4R2
POSTING DATE: April 14, 2025
APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 1, 2025
POSITION:Teaching Assistant, ENVS 3001.03, Environmental Science Field School DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Environmental Science, Faculty of Science
PAY RATE: Stipend for 90 hrs, according to the CUPE collective agreement
WORK ASSIGNMENT: Three TA positions are available to assist the instructors with the summer class ENVS 3001.03, Environmental Science Field School, in the field and classroom. Duties will include assisting in preparation of class materials, obtaining, and preparing field gear and supplies, assisting in teaching duties in the field, providing logistical support for overnight trips, driving a mini-van or SUV to field sites, and assisting with marking assignments. This third-year, 3 credit-hour Environmental Science class will provide students with hands-on experience in the subject of field methodology across the interdisciplinary field of Environmental Science including forestry, invasive species surveys, freshwater systems, navigation with compass and GPS, and writing field notes. The class will run August 18, 2025, to August 29, 2025, all day, every day. The TAs will also be available to assist the instructor with preparatory work on August 16-17 and post-class administration on August 30 and 31, if required.
REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Research, teaching or relevant class work experience in environmental science or a natural science discipline. Schedule must be free every day (must have no other commitments) from August 16-31, including weekends and for the overnight trips. Must have up-to-date certification in Standard First Aid and CPR, and a valid driver’s license.
To apply: Send a cover letter and resume by email to:
Dr. Susan Gass: susan.gass@dal.ca
If you have further questions about the positions, please email Susan.
All offers of employment as a part-time academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.
Non-student, TA assignments are limited to no more than six hundred and fifty hours per term. For clarity, this means TAs cannot work in excess of five (5) TA130 contracts.
If a TA has accepted six hundred and fifty contract hours in a term, they are not able to accept any additional TA, marker or demonstrator hours.
´ºÓêÖ±²¥ University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.
Bissett Student Success Centre
Bissett Student Success Centre is here to assist you in finding jobs and developing your career. They provide drop-in peer advising for all of your career needs, whether it be, resume development, interviewing, networking or anything else career related. They also provide online services and resources, and have many ways to help you develop your skills and career potential.
myCareer
is a tool for ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ students to find jobs/volunteering positions by organizations looking to hire Dal Students. MyCareer also gives you the opportunity to register for workshops, career fairs, and recruitment events.
CEN launches eco jobs, events and volunteering web service
The Canadian Environmental Network (RCEN) is excited to announce the launch of three new services, in partnership with Planetfriendly and GoodWork
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To post an event or opportunity, just use the . RCEN member organisations receive a 10% discount when posting job opportunities.
An invitation from GoodWork
GoodWork is Canada's gateway to employment and involvement in environment, conservation and sustainability. This is your invitation to be a part of Canada's growing eco-community — or to tap into the diversity of skills and experience the community has to offer.
Individuals: View employment, internship and volunteer listings from across Canada, or subscribe to our national or regional lists by visiting the .
Organizations & green initiatives: Through GoodWork you can reach 5,000 green-minded Canadians from all walks of life. Posting with GoodWork also increases awareness of your organization and its work -- and can bring
in new members, participants and collaborators.
To learn more, see or contact us for more information.
Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP)
Don't miss your opportunity to gain valuable work experience with a number of federal organizations.
is the primary vehicle through which federal organizations recruit students. This program, established in 1990, provides some 9,000 students a year with temporary jobs in different federal organizations.
The prime objective of FSWEP is to provide full-time students with work experience related to their Field of Study and to provide them with learning opportunities.
Volunteer Opportunities
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