An Ocean of Opportunity Awaits
Join us and play a vital role in our mission, working alongside passionate colleagues to make a meaningful impact. Help drive our programs forward while enjoying the rewards of professional growth and hands-on experience in ocean education.
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.
2025 Summer Positions
Most positions fulfill Co-op program requirements.
Communications and Events Coordinator
Deadline to apply: Sunday March 30th, Midnight
15 to 17-week contract, starting May 5th
This position is hired through the Clean Leadership program. Please view and submit your application here.
Volunteer Coordinator
Deadline to apply: Sunday March 30th, Midnight
15 to 17-week contract, starting May 5th
This position is hired through the Clean Leadership program. Please view and submit your application here.
Communications Assistant
Deadline to apply: Sunday March 30th, Midnight
9 to 17-week contract, starting May 5th*
This position is hired through the Clean Leadership program. Please view and submit your application here.
*The length of this internship is dependent on other funding sources. A minimum of 9 weeks starting on July 3rd is guaranteed.
Animal Care Assistant
Deadline to apply: Sunday March 30th, Midnight
9 to 17-week contract, starting May 5th*
This position is hired through the Clean Leadership program. Please view and submit your application here.
*The length of this internship is dependent on other funding sources. A minimum of 9 weeks starting on July 3rd is guaranteed.
Science Interpreter (2 positions available)
Deadline to apply: Sunday March 30th, Midnight
9-week contract, starting June 29th
Please view the job description here and submit your application to employment@backtothesea.ca
As of March 13th, the six positions listed above are currently being recruited for.
There will be one or two final positions posted in the coming weeks
