How do you find the perfect deal?
It’s a good start to know that you want to work with marine mammals, but you still need to find an organization that can take you on. Sometimes, related experiences—such as volunteering, professional training, or participating in a mentorship program—can be just as helpful when launching a career. Keep an eye out for all opportunities, even those outside of traditional employment!
To find an opportunity that matches your needs and interests, you’ll need motivation, dedication, patience, and some research! We’re here to give you a little help with that last part. Make a list of the criteria that matter to you: work schedule, location, remote work options, required training, and so on. That way, you’ll be able to compare opportunities more easily!
Here are a few resources and organizations to explore:
- ECO Canada
- Environment and Climate Change Canada
- EnviroEmplois (in French)
- Explos-Nature (in French)
- Group for Research and Education on Marine Mammals (GREMM)
- Merinov
- Mériscope (in French)
- Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park
- Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
- Parks Canada
- Marine Mammal Observation Network (MMON)
- Mingan Island Cetacean Study (MICS)
- Whale Seeker
Further sources:
- General public websites like Indeed or LinkedIn
- Newsletters such as MARMAM
- It’s always a good idea to follow your favourite organizations on their social media—or on more general job/internship pages (in French).