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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Temporary Botanist Assistant In Gatineau Les Collines De L'outaouais Regional County Municipality (Les Collines-de-l'Outaouais Regional County Municipality)
🏢 The Canadian Museum Of Nature
📍 Les Collines-de-l'Outaouais Regional County Municipality