Geoscientists in Canadian National Parks Geologist in Residence Program
Pukaskwa National Park, August 10 – 24, 2025
The Geologist-in-Residence, a partnership between the Canadian Federation of Earth Sciences and Parks Canada, is a two-week, volunteer position open to an Earth Scientist, Geoscience Communicator, practicing or retired geologist, or post-secondary graduate student studying geoscience at a Canadian university with knowledge of the geology of the Canadian Shield. Preference will be given to a Professional Geoscientist (i.e., P.Geo) or Geoscientist in training (G.I.T.), however this is not required. This volunteer position includes sponsorship to cover travel and food, up to $1200. Park campsite accommodation is provided.
Volunteers must be willing and able to drive to Pukaskwa National Park, located near Marathon, Ontario, and be prepared to camp in an oTENTik, provided at the park.
The Geologist-in-Residence will spend their two-week on-site residency serving as a Parks Canada volunteer. During this time the volunteer will acquaint themselves with the geological assets of the park, and then educate park visitors and staff about the geological formations and phenomena of the park by delivering programs and presentations.
The role of the Geologist-in-Residence is to highlight the significant geological evidence and history on display within the National Park and how it relates to the wider region, and to provide Parks interpreters with key knowledge about Pukaskwa’s geology and geomorphology that they can then share confidently with visitors.
For more information on the goals, objectives and scope of work of the Geologist-in-Residence, please download the full Geologist-in-Residence Pukaskwa National Park 2025 opportunity description.
Application Process
To apply for the Geologist-in Residence position, please submit a Letter of Interest and a Curriculum Vitae to cfes.outreach@gmail.com, by May 3, 2025. Applications will be reviewed by Canadian Geoscience Education Network (CGEN) Executive. The successful Geologist-in-Residence candidate will be announced in June 2025.
Parks Canada and the CFES are committed to diversity and inclusion and encourage Indigenous applicants; applicants from racialized communities: applicants from the 2SLGBTQI+ community; applicants with disabilities; and women to apply.
Read more about the experience of our 2024 Pukaskwa National Park Geologists in Residence, Cyndy Broughton, in her article for the APGO Education Foundation’s Beneath Your Feet; a Geoscience Blog.
