EMPLOYMENT.
WE ARE HIRING !
Education + Outreach Assistant
Education + Outreach Assistants are the FACE of EKISC during the summer months! Raising awareness across the East Kootenays about the negative impacts of invasive species through workshops, courses, interpretive walks, social media + other events!
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Closing date: open until position is filled
[we will conduct interviews on a continuous basis]
Position start date: May 11, 2026
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Invasive Species Field Technician
The Invasive Species Field Technician are our boots on the ground WEED WARRIORS for the summer season! Pulling, conducting inventories, reseeding, lake monitoring, data collecting and so much more, all to help reduce invasive impacts throughout the East Kootenays.
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Closing date: open until position is filled
[we will conduct interviews on a continuous basis]
Position start date: May 11, 2026
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Pesticide Applicator Job Opportunities
The East Kootenay Invasive Species Council (EKISC) coordinates invasive species management across the East Kootenay region by contracting work to qualified and experienced pest management professionals. As part of this work, EKISC is committed to increasing local capacity by supporting and engaging licensed Pesticide Applicators in the region.
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Each year, EKISC issues an Expression of Interest (EOI) to identify the availability and capacity of both new and returning contractors. This process helps ensure invasive plant management is completed safely, effectively, and in compliance with provincial legislation.
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If you currently hold a valid Pesticide Applicator Certificate and are interested in contract work with EKISC, we encourage you to get in touch. To request an EOI package or learn more about the contracting process, please contact Ashley Gibson, Field Operations Manager, at ashley@ekisc.com.
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For information on obtaining a provincial Pesticide Applicator Certificate, visit the BC Ministry of Environment website.
Contractor Qualifications:
To be considered for spraying contracts with EKISC, contractors must demonstrate:
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Experience conducting invasive plant management
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Valid Pesticide Applicator Certification
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A Pesticide Service Licence
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Active WorkSafeBC coverage
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Appropriate insurance documentation
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Access to suitable spraying equipment
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A proven record of compliance with the Integrated Pest Management Act and Integrated Pest Management Regulation
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Full working knowledge of the Invasive Plant Pest Management Plan for Provincial Crown Lands in the Southern Interior Region of British Columbia
DID YOU KNOW?
EKISC is proud to be a Certified Living Wage Employer! From our seasonal summer staff to our year-round team and trusted contractors, we’re committed to ensuring everyone can thrive, not just survive. Learn more about the Living Wage movement at: https://www.livingwagebc.ca/