An Ocean of Opportunity Awaits

Working at the Back to the Sea Centre

​You may send inquiries about any position prior to applying to employment@backtothesea.ca or call 902-817-2007. 

Our roles are for you if:

• You’re on board with a “Fun yet Professional” work culture!

• You love to celebrate wins

• You love to pass on your knowledge of the natural world to visitors from all walks of life

• You’re ready and willing to tackle varying unexpected tasks (2024 had us team bonding over furniture building!)

• You’re available to work occasional evenings and most weekends and holidays

• You’re comfortable handling live marine animals and capable of having your hands submerged in water containing shellfish 
  
  ​Commitment to Employment Equity
  
  ​Back to the Sea aspires to have a workforce that is representative of the diversity of this country and encourages applications from everyone. 
  This includes applicants from Indigenous People, Visible Minority Groups, Persons with Disabilities, people of the LGBTQ+ community and Women to occupy positions where they are underrepresented. It is the responsibility of every team member of Back to the Sea to embrace a culture that promotes diversity. 
  

  The Back to the Sea Centre is wheelchair accessible. Should the chosen candidate have any disability (visible or not) that makes the standard nature of this position is not possible, we will work with them to ensure that this position is accessible to them.

"I have never worked for people who are so nice yet get so much done!" - Previous staff testimonial

We are a previous "Best Co-op Employer" nominee for Dalhousie University.