Crew Member, Watershed Monitoring (Flora)

Posting Closing Date: February 28, 2025

Anticipated Start and End Dates:  May 20, 2025 To October 31, 2025

Hiring for: 1 Full Time Hourly Position (35 hours/week)

Who are we?

Credit Valley Conservation is one of Ontario’s 36 conservation authorities dedicated to protecting, restoring and enhancing our local natural environment. We care for the Credit River, its streams and tributaries from the headwaters in Orangeville to the shores of Lake Ontario in Mississauga. We are scientists, engineers, researchers, educators, environmentalists, stewards, planners, foresters, recreation experts and much more. We create connections between people and nature, knowledge and action. We inspire appreciation for the role of nature in keeping people connected, healthy and happy. We’re leaders and explorers. We are professional and we’re inspired. We know our stuff, and we work every day to make a difference.

Who are you?

You want to be part of an organization with an environmental goal. You get up every day and go to work with purpose. You accept that you may not change the world, but you’ll try to make an impact in your corner. You like to partner with skilled people across many professions. It’s as natural for you think about the outdoors as it is to think out of the box. You’re passionate, responsible and approachable. You do what’s right, not just what’s easy. You care, and it shows.

Why work for us?

We offer competitive public sector pay. We have a good employee benefits program. We’re members of the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) pension fund. We have flexible work hours for many positions. We find time to have fun and celebrate successes. You’ll have free access to our parks and discounts on recreational equipment rentals. You’ll know your co-workers by name and will make fast friends. You’ll like being at work.

SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS  

The primary function of this position is to complete vegetation surveys in forest, wetland and grassland habitats as part of the Integrated Watershed Monitoring Program (IWMP). The successful candidate may also assist with forest breeding bird surveys and other aquatic components of IWMP, as required (e.g. electrofishing, benthic macroinvertebrates, water quality sampling).

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Must be currently enrolled in or have completed a college/university diploma or degree program specializing in biology, ecology, environmental science, or a related field.
• Must have a valid Class ‘G’ Driver’s License. The successful applicants will be required to provide an MTO Driver’s Abstract.
• Good plant identification skills of Southern Ontario flora.
• Ability to work under adverse environmental conditions (heat, rain, biting insects).
• Ability to collect, enter, and manage data carefully and accurately.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite Software (e.g. Word, Excel, Access).
• Good communication, teamwork, and organization skills.
• Ability to use GPS equipment and basic navigation with a compass.
• Standard first aid and CPR training preferred.
• The following are considered assets:
  • Field work experience in biology/ecology.
  • Knowledge of Ecological Monitoring and Assessment Network (EMAN) and/or Vegetation Sampling Protocol (VSP).
  • Knowledge of tree health assessment protocols.
  • Knowledge of Southern Ontario fauna (birds, frogs).

SUMMARY OF MAJOR TASKS

Perform the following tasks:

• Field work at monitoring stations in forests, wetlands and grasslands throughout the Credit River Watershed.
• Field identification of local flora (trees, shrubs, herbaceous plants, grasses and sedges).
• Implementation of ecological monitoring protocols (i.e. EMAN) in the field.
• Carefully enter and perform quality control of vegetation data using Microsoft Excel and Access.
• Conduct information management tasks related to organization of digital and paper files.
• Provide field and data management assistance to the other components of the IWMP (forest breeding birds and aquatics), or other CVC projects as required.

To apply for this opportunity, please upload your cover letter and resume in a Word or PDF file, one document preferred.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.

CVC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005), CVC will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If you require disability – related accommodations, please inform the Human Resources (HR) staff. All personal information is collected under the authority of the municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.