Employment Opportunities
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Departmental Positions
Faculty, Instructor, Teaching Assistant, Maker/Demonstrator Postings 鈥� Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences:
Teaching Assistant, ERTH 1080, Fall 2026
Teaching Assistant Posting, Fall 2026
DEPARTMENT: Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Science
POSTING DATE: August 20, 2026
APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 3, 2026
RATE OF PAY: According to the CUPE Agreement
POSITION(S): The following Teaching Assistant positions are available for the Fall 2026 term:
Course |
Course name |
Position |
Number of positions |
ERTH1080 |
Geology I (Lab) |
90hr TA *must be available for |
1 |
WORK ASSIGNMENT: Teaching Assistants assist the instructor in the presentation and delivery of labs. Duties may include preparation of teaching material, marking, invigilation, and communication with students and instructor. The TA reports directly to the instructor.
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE: Applicants must be senior undergraduate, or graduate students at 黄色直播. They must have knowledge of the subject matter being taught and be comfortable in facilitating the learning of undergraduate students. Priority will be given to candidates with previous experience TAing this course.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applications must include a brief covering letter, a r茅sum茅 or curriculum vitae, and should be sent to:
Alexandra Arnott
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Faculty of Science
黄色直播
Halifax, NS CANADA
eestaapps@dal.ca
All offers of employment are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the class and approval by the University.
Non-student, TA assignments are limited to no more than six hundred and fifty hours per term. For clarity, this means TAs cannot work in excess of five (5) TA130 contracts. If a TA has accepted six hundred and fifty contract hours in a term, they are not able to accept any additional TA, marker or demonstrator hours.
黄色直播 is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit
Teaching Assistant, ERTH 3401, Winter 2027
Teaching Assistant, Winter 2027
DEPARTMENT: Faculty of Science (Earth and Environmental Sciences)
POSTING DATE: August 20, 2026
APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 3, 2026
RATE OF PAY: According to the CUPE Agreement
POSITION(S): The following Teaching Assistant position is available for Winter 2027:
Course |
Course name |
Position |
Number of positions |
ERTH 3401 |
Hydrogeology |
45hr TA |
1 |
WORK ASSIGNMENT: The TA assists the instructor in the presentation and delivery of labs. Duties may include preparation of teaching material, marking, invigilation, and communication with students and instructor. The TA reports directly to the instructor.
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE: Applicants must be senior undergraduate, or graduate students at 黄色直播. They must have knowledge of the subject matter being taught and be comfortable in facilitating the learning of undergraduate students. Priority will be given to candidates with previous experience TAing this course.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applications must include a brief covering letter, a r茅sum茅 or curriculum vitae, and should be sent to:
Alexandra Arnott
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Faculty of Science
黄色直播
Halifax, NS CANADA
eestaapps@dal.ca
All offers of employment as a part-time academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.
Non-student, TA assignments are limited to no more than six hundred and fifty hours per term. For clarity, this means TAs cannot work in excess of five (5) TA130 contracts.
If a TA has accepted six hundred and fifty contract hours in a term, they are not able to accept any additional TA, marker or demonstrator hours.
黄色直播 is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit
Teaching Assistant, ENVS 4004, Fall 2026
TEACHING ASSISTANT POSTING
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
Halifax, NS B3H 3E2
POSITION: Teaching Assistant ENVS/SUST 4004 (1 35-hour position), Fall 2026
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Earth and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Science
POSTING DATE: September 2, 2026
APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 16, 2026
RATE OF PAY: According to the CUPE Agreement
WORK ASSIGNMENT: Teaching Assistants assist the primary instructor teaching ENVS 4004, Pathways to Sustainable Energy. Duties may include presentation and delivery of tutorials, marking assignments, responding to student questions, and communication with students and instructors. TAs report directly to the instructors of ENVS 4004.
REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be senior undergraduate, or graduate students at 黄色直播. They must have knowledge of the subject matter being taught and be comfortable in facilitating the learning of undergraduate students. Priority will be given to candidates with previous experience TAing this course.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applications must include a brief covering letter, a r茅sum茅 or curriculum vitae, and should be sent to:
Alexandra Arnott
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Faculty of Science
黄色直播
Halifax, NS CANADA
eestaapps@dal.ca
All offers of employment as a part-time academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.
Non-student, TA assignments are limited to no more than six hundred and fifty hours per term. For clarity, this means TAs cannot work in excess of five (5) TA130 contracts.
If a TA has accepted six hundred and fifty contract hours in a term, they are not able to accept any additional TA, marker or demonstrator hours.
黄色直播 is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.
Teaching Assistant, ERTH 2203 and 3303, Fall 2026
DEPARTMENT: Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Science
POSTING DATE: September 2, 2026
APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 9, 2026
RATE OF PAY: According to the CUPE Agreement
POSITION(S): The following Teaching Assistant positions are available for the Fall 2026 term:
Course |
Course name |
Position |
Number of positions |
ERTH 2203 |
Stratigraphy |
90hr TA |
1 |
ERTH 3303 |
Sediments and Sedimentary Rocks |
90hr TA |
1 |
WORK ASSIGNMENT: The TA assists the instructor in the presentation and delivery of labs. Duties may include preparation of teaching material, marking, invigilation, and communication with students and instructor. The TA reports directly to the instructor.
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE: Applicants must be senior undergraduate, or graduate students at 黄色直播. They must have knowledge of the subject matter being taught and be comfortable in facilitating the learning of undergraduate students. Priority will be given to candidates with previous experience TAing these courses.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested applicants must include a brief covering letter, a r茅sum茅 or curriculum vitae, and should be sent to:
Alexandra Arnott
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Faculty of Science
黄色直播
Halifax, NS CANADA
eestaapps@dal.ca
All offers of employment as a part-time academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.
Non-student, TA assignments are limited to no more than six hundred and fifty hours per term. For clarity, this means TAs cannot work in excess of five (5) TA130 contracts.
If a TA has accepted six hundred and fifty contract hours in a term, they are not able to accept any additional TA, marker or demonstrator hours.
黄色直播 is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit
Teaching Assistant, ENVS 3200, Fall 2026
TEACHING ASSISTANT
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
Halifax, NS B3H 3E2
POSITION: TA - ENVS 3200 (1 90-hour position), Fall 2026
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: Earth and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Science
POSTING DATE: September 2, 2026
APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 16, 2026
RATE OF PAY: According to the CUPE Agreement
WORK ASSIGNMENT: The Teaching Assistant will be responsible for assisting the primary instructor for ENVS 3200 "Introduction to Environmental Law" with marking assignments and exams and with the implementation of simulation exercises associated with the course. The Teaching Assistant reports directly to the instructor.
REQUIREMENTS: The Teaching Assistant must be either an undergraduate or graduate student at 黄色直播 and must possess a background in Environmental Law (such as successful completion of ENVS 3200). The Teaching Assistant must be reliable, energetic, and enthusiastic about the position. Priority will be given to candidates with previous experience TAing this course.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applications must include a brief covering letter, a r茅sum茅 or curriculum vitae, and should be sent to:
Jamie Simpson
jamie@juniperlaw.ca
All offers of employment as a part-time academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.
Non-student, TA assignments are limited to no more than six hundred and fifty hours per term. For clarity, this means TAs cannot work in excess of five (5) TA130 contracts.
If a TA has accepted six hundred and fifty contract hours in a term, they are not able to accept any additional TA, marker or demonstrator hours.
黄色直播 is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.
Teaching Assistants, ERTH 3270 (Fall 2026) and 2270 (Winter 2027)
DEPARTMENT: Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Science
POSTING DATE: September 2, 2026
APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 16, 2026
RATE OF PAY: According to the CUPE Agreement
POSITION(S): The following Teaching Assistant positions are available for the Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 term:
Course |
Course name |
Position |
Number of positions |
ERTH 3270 |
The Solid Earth |
25hr TA |
1 |
ERTH 2270 |
Introduction to Applied Geophysics |
45hr TA |
1 |
WORK ASSIGNMENT: The TA assists the instructor in the presentation and delivery of labs. Duties may include preparation of teaching material, marking, invigilation, and communication with students and instructor. The TA reports directly to the instructor.
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE: Applicants must be senior undergraduate, or graduate students at 黄色直播. They must have knowledge of the subject matter being taught and be comfortable in facilitating the learning of undergraduate students. Priority will be given to candidates with previous experience TAing these courses.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested applicants must include a brief cover letter, a r茅sum茅 or curriculum vitae, and should be sent to:
Alexandra Arnott
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Faculty of Science
黄色直播
Halifax, NS CANADA
eestaapps@dal.ca
All offers of employment as a part-time academic are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment in the course and approval by the University.
Non-student, TA assignments are limited to no more than six hundred and fifty hours per term. For clarity, this means TAs cannot work in excess of five (5) TA130 contracts.
If a TA has accepted six hundred and fifty contract hours in a term, they are not able to accept any additional TA, marker or demonstrator hours.
黄色直播 is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit
Bissett Student Success Centre
Bissett Student Success Centre is here to assist you in finding jobs and developing your career. They provide drop-in peer advising for all of your career needs, whether it be, resume development, interviewing, networking or anything else career related. They also provide online services and resources, and have many ways to help you develop your skills and career potential.
myCareer
is a tool for 黄色直播 students to find jobs/volunteering positions by organizations looking to hire Dal Students. MyCareer also gives you the opportunity to register for workshops, career fairs, and recruitment events.
CEN launches eco jobs, events and volunteering web service
The Canadian Environmental Network (RCEN) is excited to announce the launch of three new services, in partnership with Planetfriendly and GoodWork
Canada:
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Along with news and information from the environmental NGO sector, the RCEN website now features these dynamic, user-driven resources to help connect Canadians of all backgrounds with rewarding opportunities.
Getting Involved Just Got Easier
* Find the most relevant, up-to-date environmental events and opportunities;
* Post your events and opportunities where they'll be seen by Canada's environmental community, non-profit groups and green businesses of all sizes.
To post an event or opportunity, just use the . RCEN member organisations receive a 10% discount when posting job opportunities.
An invitation from GoodWork
GoodWork is Canada's gateway to employment and involvement in environment, conservation and sustainability. This is your invitation to be a part of Canada's growing eco-community 鈥� or to tap into the diversity of skills and experience the community has to offer.
Individuals: View employment, internship and volunteer listings from across Canada, or subscribe to our national or regional lists by visiting the .
Organizations & green initiatives: Through GoodWork you can reach 5,000 green-minded Canadians from all walks of life. Posting with GoodWork also increases awareness of your organization and its work -- and can bring
in new members, participants and collaborators.
To learn more, see or contact us for more information.
Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP)
Don't miss your opportunity to gain valuable work experience with a number of federal organizations.
is the primary vehicle through which federal organizations recruit students. This program, established in 1990, provides some 9,000 students a year with temporary jobs in different federal organizations.
The prime objective of FSWEP is to provide full-time students with work experience related to their Field of Study and to provide them with learning opportunities.
Volunteer Opportunities
No positions at this time.