Join the Canadian Museum of Nature as a Temporary Botanist Assistant, focusing on botany collections and specimen management in Gatineau, QC. This role offers the chance to impact global specimen exchanges.

The position is open for two temporary full time hires, starting in October 2026. You will be tasked with processing specimens, creating accurate inventories, and securely packaging outgoing herbarium items for exchange. The role demands a commitment to meticulous data entry and specimen documentation.

Key Responsibilities: • Manage inventory of botanical specimens • Confirm and create data labels for accuracy • Find and log accession numbers systematically • Prepare outgoing specimens and maintain inventories • Record and update specimen exchange status

Requirements: • Educational background in Sciences or similar • Proven experience in databasing and file management • Familiarity with handling natural history collections • Basic digital photography skills • Detail-oriented in performing technical tasks

Utilize your skills to support the Canadian Museum of Nature’s mission in botany at the Natural Heritage Campus.

📌 Temporary Botanist Assistant in Gatineau (Winnipeg)
🏢 The Canadian Museum Of Nature
📍 Winnipeg