Join a small but mighty team of passionate people, who are working to protect and restore the precious lands of the Long Point watershed.

View currently open positions below. If you would like to be considered for possible future opportunities (other than the positions listed below), please email your resume and cover letter to: general@longpointlandtrust.ca

Currently open positions:

 

Conservation and Restoration Technician  

Do you love nature and want to contribute to hands-on conservation efforts in the Long Point region? Long Point Basin Land Trust (LPBLT) is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to support land stewardship, restoration, and biodiversity monitoring across its nature reserves in one of Canada’s most ecologically significant landscapes. This is a fulltime, 16week position ideal for someone looking to build experience in land and biodiversity conservation while working directly on the ground with LPBLT’s stewardship team. 

LPBLT is a charitable non-government organization with a mission to preserve and protect the rich biodiversity of watersheds associated with Long Point. LPBLT works to achieve conservation success through land acquisition, management, habitat restoration and species at risk recovery as well as associated outreach and engagement.

Job Overview 

The Conservation and Restoration Technician is a full-time, 16-week position playing a key role to assist the Land Stewardship Manager with stewardship, restoration, management practices and measures of biodiversity on Long Point Basin Land Trust properties.

Location 

The Long Point basin encompasses Norfolk County and parts of Elgin, Haldimand, Brant, and Oxford Counties. This position is based out of the LPBLT headquarters in Port Rowan, ON. A significant portion of this role involves fieldwork on LPBLT nature reserves and other outdoor locations across the Long Point basin. 

Term and Salary 

This is a fulltime, 16-week contract position funded through the Canada Summer Jobs program. The compensation is $20.00 per hour, based on a 37.5-hour workweek. Evening and weekend work may occasionally be required. 

Responsibilities and Duties: 

Assist the Land Stewardship Manager with the following duties: 

  • Regular property visits to monitor and collect information from properties. 
  • Management activities on the nature reserves including, but not limited to, invasive and non-native species control and removal, seed collection and broadcasting, trail maintenance, etc. 
  • Assist with restoration activities such as site preparation and seeding, and any other stewardship/restoration practices necessary (e.g., prescribed burn). 
  • Support the planning and running of volunteer training, events, and activities. 
  • Communicate with volunteers and report on volunteer activities as well as ensuring volunteers are recording the necessary information from each property visit (e.g., hours and activities logged). 
  • Management of all collected information into spreadsheets as per LPBLT standardized practices of organization.
  • Attend community events to engage and communicate with the public and deliver a positive message regarding the stewardship activities completed by LPBLT. 
  • Participate in outreach and site visits to landowners of properties with high conservation value. 
  • Other tasks as requested by the Land Stewardship Manager.

Click to learn more about this position and how to apply  (apply by Monday, February 23, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. EST.).

 

Communications and Design Assistant

Do you enjoy digital media, storytelling, and creative design, and want to apply those skills to support conservation efforts in the Long Point region? Long Point Basin Land Trust (LPBLT) is seeking a motivated and creative Summer Communications & Design Assistant to help enhance its outreach, social media presence, and visual communications. This full-time, 8-week position is ideal for a student or emerging professional looking to build real-world experience in nonprofit communications, design, and conservation messaging.  

LPBLT is a charitable non-government organization with a mission to preserve and protect the rich biodiversity of watersheds associated with Long Point. LPBLT works to achieve conservation success through land acquisition, management, habitat restoration and species at risk recovery as well as associated outreach and engagement.

Job Overview 

The Communications & Design Assistant will support the Land Trust’s outreach, social media, and visual communications efforts. This short-term role is ideal for a student or emerging professional interested in conservation, digital media, or non-profit communications and marketing.

Location 

This position is hybrid. Some work may involve visiting LPBLT nature reserves or community event locations for photography, videography, or event related support. Scheduling, including any onsite requirements, will be coordinated with the Sr. Marketing & Fund Development Manager.

Term and Salary 

This is a full-time, 8-week contract position funded through the Canada Summer Jobs program. The compensation is $20.00 per hour, based on a 37.5-hour work week. Evening and weekend work may occasionally be required.

Responsibilities and Duties: 

  • Assist with creating social media content (graphics, short videos, captions, reels). 
  • Draft and schedule posts across platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn). 
  • Support the design of simple digital and print materials (event graphics, posters, infographics, brochures). 
  • Help update the website with stories, photos, and project highlights. 
  • Organize and tag photo libraries; select images for communications use. 
  • Support email newsletter layout and content preparation. 
  • Assist with basic field photography or videography as needed (optional). 
  • Provide general communications support for ongoing outreach, stewardship and fundraising efforts.  


Click to learn more about this position and how to apply  (apply by Friday, February 27, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. EST.).