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Geologist-in-Residence Program

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The Canadian Federation of Earth Sciences and Parks Canada are proud partners in the Geologist-in-Residence program offered each summer at a National Park in Canada. The program provides an opportunity for an earth scientist, geoscience communicator, practicing or retired geologist, or geoscience graduate student to spend two weeks at a National Park delivering geoscience outreach and interpretation to visitors and staff. Established in 2022, the Geologist in Residence program at Pukaskwa National Park is now in its fifth year and will be offered again in 2026. Applications will open in March and the successful volunteer will be selected in early June.

 

We have an exciting announcement regarding the program coming soon, so follow our social media channels and keep checking back!

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Application Process

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Applications for the 2026 season will open in March.

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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.

 

Read more about the experience of our 2025 Pukaskwa National Park Geologist-in-Residence, Mark Smyk, in his article for the APGO Education Foundation’s Beneath Your Feet; a Geoscience Blog.

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