SGS is looking for youth between 15 to 30 years of age to join our Environment team for the Summer. This is an 12-week work opportunity.

Join a team passionate about protecting the beautiful St’át’imc territory lands, water and resources, and supporting the 11 St’át’imc communities with their environmental protection initiatives

About St’át’ímc Government Services (SGS)

St’át’ímc Government Services (SGS) administers agreements and projects on behalf of the 11 St’át’ímc communities, working across the territory to support people, strengthen local capacity, and protect the lands that hold deep cultural meaning. Guided by the St’át’ímc Chiefs Council and the SGS Board, shaped by generations of St’át’ímc knowledge, SGS delivers programs in community development, governance support, natural resource stewardship, environmental protection, and long-term planning. Its work blends traditional knowledge with modern expertise, creating sustainable solutions that honour St’át’ímc values while meeting the needs of families today and preparing for the future. Those who join SGS step into meaningful, community-driven initiatives and collaborate with dedicated professionals who care deeply about the Nation’s wellbeing. With a focus on integrity, service, and cultural respect, SGS offers a rewarding place to build a career where your contribution has direct impact and lasting purpose.

For more information, please visit our website: statimc.ca

About the Opportunity

SGS is looking for a full-time Environmental Technician, 12-week term, Youth Position, Summer 2026

The Environmental Technician will provide technical assistance with day-to-day activities, including wildlife, fisheries, and vegetation surveys, data input, and research as needed on a broad range of the Environment Department projects and programs. This position will have both office and field work and reports directly to the SGS Environment Manager.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provides technical assistance to fisheries and water programs, including but not limited to: the Portage Creek Chinook Salmon Recovery Program, the White Sturgeon eDNA Project, and water quality monitoring.
• Assists the Environment Department with the collection and analysis of biological data and Traditional Knowledge related to water, fish, medicinal and non-medicinal plants, wildlife, and habitats.
• Provides technical assistance to wildlife management initiatives, including the Wildlife Health Program, the Post-Wildfire Food Security Project, Fraser River Bighorn Sheep Monitoring, and other territory-wide conservation strategies.
• Assists the Environment Department with data entry, data management, and the organization of field gear and field data.
• Collaborates with the SGS Communications Department to prepare monthly newsletters on behalf of the SGS Environment Department.
• Assists in providing effective recommendations on natural resource issues as they arise, both orally and in writing.
• Participates in technical meetings as required, as well as job-shadowing opportunities with provincial health officers, federal and provincial conservation and fishery officers, provincial wildlife health biologists, provincial wildfire officers, the Lillooet Tribal Council, and SGS Environment Technicians.
• Works cooperatively as a member of the SGS Environment Program and with other SGS staff and St’át’imc Communities.

About You

This position is partially funded by the Canada Summer Job Grant. To qualify

• You will need must be between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment.
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN); and
• Be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident of Canada, or a person who has been granted refugee status in Canada. International students and other temporary residents of Canada are not eligible.

The following are also required by SGS:

• A valid driver’s license and a clean driver’s abstract
• Ability and willingness to travel within the territory which spans from extends north to Churn Creek and to South French Bar; northwest to the headwaters of Bridge River; north and east toward Hat Creek Valley; east to the Big Slide; south to the island on Harrison Lake and west of the Fraser River to the headwaters of Lillooet River, Ryan River and Black Tusk.
• Ability to undergo a criminal record check and vulnerable sector check 

Experience and Personal Qualifications:

• Good work ethic and works with integrity.
• Familiarity and entry-level experience within St’át’imc Territory, its diverse ecology, and traditional and current use of wildlife, fisheries, forestry, plants, and other natural resources.
• Problem-solving skills and able to identify key issues and overcome obstacles.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal and people management skills.
• Effective organizational skills.
• Experience working with First Nations organizations, agencies, or communities an asset.
• Efficient computer skills with MS (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel).
• Ability to demonstrate tact, discretion, sound judgement, and respecting confidentiality.
• Flexible and adaptability.
• Willing to work in and around water and drive on non-paved roads.

Note: Preference will be given to applicants who have First Nation or Indigenous ancestry. 

About the Compensation and Benefits

• Wage is $22/hr based on a 35hr work week
• Coverage for work-related travel, including mileage, accommodation, and meals
• Access to work vehicles for approved travel
• A warm, supportive, team-focused work environment with a stocked snack and coffee room
• Regular office gatherings to celebrate milestones and special occasions

If you’re ready to contribute to meaningful work that supports the St’át’ímc communities, apply today!