Careers | rare Charitable Research Reserve

About rare

At rare, we are dedicated to removing bias from our hiring process and have implemented an anonymous review component to our recruitment process. This means we remove your name, address and e-mail from your application/resume prior to it being reviewed by the hiring manager. This information is only made available to the hiring manager if you are selected for an interview.

We are committed to racial justice, reconciliation and equity-building and we welcome individuals from marginalized communities, including Black people, Indigenous people, people of colour, 2SLGBTQI+ and self-identifying women candidates applying for jobs at rare. We encourage people with disabilities to apply for jobs at rare. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Note that rare is a Certified Living Wage Employer and we include the salary range in all postings.

Internships & Seasonal Positions

Depending on funding, rare typically offers four paid internship positions each year in areas of monitoring, education, gardening, and land stewardship. An additional 3-5 summer student positions are also offered in areas of education, gardening and land stewardship. These are typically posted each spring.

Applying for Position at rare

Applicants should send a resume, cover letter, and the names, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of two professional references as an attachment to an e-mail to jobs@raresites.org. If possible, please compile your documents into a single PDF File. Any application materials provided in the text of your e-mail will not be considered. Please include the name of the job position you are applying for in the subject line.

We do not accept applications over the phone. Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. References will not be contacted until you have been short-listed and informed.

Don't meet every single requirement?

We strongly encourage you to still apply! At rare, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We encourage your application even if you don't believe you meet every single qualification outlined, because we are committed to help you grow and develop!

Current Opportunities

General Operations/Personnel Manager

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What do previous employees have to say about rare?

From Matt P. - AGES Foundation Global Citizen Intern

"Throughout my summer with rare, I was working with both the Land Management and the Gardens teams. In the Turtle Nursery I worked with both snapping and painted turtles. I learned more about the process of invasive flora removal, such as Buckthorn and Giant Hogweed and learned the fundamentals of operating an Organic Garden. The work I was doing with rare will help guide my personal goals and education opportunities towards environmental work in the future. I am tremendously grateful for the opportunity to work at rare this summer." (Read More)

From Eloise F. - AGES Foundation Global Citizen Intern

Working at rare for the final co-op of my undergraduate degree has been a highly rewarding and educational experience. I was able to build on my classroom field ecology knowledge and apply it in the field by helping with various ecological monitoring and databasing projects for the Research department. I built my science communication and project management skills through a myriad of Education department projects, including running education programs for school field trips and video editing. I found it very valuable to able to gain experience in both research and education in the same job." (Read More)

How do I apply for work at rare?

For posted positions, applicants should send their resume, cover letter, and the names, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers for two professional references as an attachment to the following email address: jobs@raresites.org. Please compile your documents into one pdf file. Any application materials provided within the body (text) of your email will not be considered. Please include the role you are applying for in the email subject line.

Who can I call to follow up on my application?

No phone calls, please. Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. References will not be contacted until you have been interviewed and informed.

How is Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging handled in the recruiting process?

We believe in diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging as something all people deserve in the workplace. We strive to create an organization where our employee population is reflecting the communities we live and work in. Some of the ways we try to achieve this are as follows:

Inclusive Job Postings – All job descriptions are reviewed for inclusive language, ensuring we are mindful of gendered language and language that could be considered exclusionary.

Anonymous Screening - We are dedicated to minimize bias in our hiring process. For this reason, we have implemented an anonymous review component to our recruitment process. This means that we will be removing your name, address and e-mail address from your application/resume prior to it being reviewed by the hiring manager, during the first stage of the recruitment process. If you are selected for an interview, this information will become available to the hiring manager only at that time.

Standardized Interviews – Every candidate for a role meets with the same panel of interviewers and goes through the same basic questions to ensure candidates are assessed by the same people and against the same competencies and requirements.

Interview in Panels – Every candidate will be interviewed by a panel of at least two interviewers.

Accessibility Accommodations for Interviews – We have a prompt in our interview invitations to make our team aware of accommodation needs you require. Accommodation requests are reviewed on a case by case basis. Examples of possible accommodations include; providing a written copy of the interview questions during the interview or adding time to an interview.

Don’t hesitate to contact us so we can support you in having a positive interview experience.

Am I required to be vaccinated for COVID?

To ensure the safety of our staff, volunteers, and guests, the rare Charitable Research Reserve requires all staff to be fully vaccinated (at least two shots) against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.

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