Environmental Field Technician
Environmental Field Technician
May – October 2021 (to be funded through Canada Summer Jobs.)
35 hrs per week
Compensation – $15/hr
We are seeking a dynamic and committed individual for the seasonal position of Environmental Field Technician. The successful candidate will support the Integrated Watershed Management team to deliver across the program areas of water quality, water quantity, groundwater monitoring, biomonitoring and our special projects on behalf of our municipal partners.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support and assist with water quality field sampling and analysis, including use of YSI multiparameter probe.
- Support and assist with stream discharge/base flow measurements including data analysis.
- Collect and document field data, translating information and inputting the data into spreadsheets/database programs.
- Support with assessment of stream, fisheries and other aquatic site conditions.
- Support and assist with technical training and educational events and material.
- Exemplary client and customer service delivery.
Qualifications:
- Please note this position is subject to an employment grant from Eco Canada. Candidates must ensure their eligibility and register as a student through the Eco Canada portal. https://www.eco.ca/employment-programs/student-placement/
- Attendance or graduation from a University or College in one of the following subject areas: Water Quality, Limnology, Hydrology, Water Resources, Fisheries or Environmental Science.
- Experience or working knowledge in a variety of relevant field sampling techniques and monitoring protocols.
- Experience of managing data using a variety of software programs would be an asset.
- Ontario Benthos Biomonitoring Network and Ontario Stream Assessment Protocol qualifications an asset.
- Fish & wildlife and native vegetation identification skills an asset.
- Proficiency in Microsoft applications including spreadsheet and databases.
- Valid M.T.O. driver’s license.
- Pleasure Craft Operators Card required.
- Valid First Aid/CPR certification, or ability to obtain prior to employment.
Location: A combination of field, office and remote work.
Applicants are required to electronically submit a cover letter that specifically demonstrates how they meet the position qualifications above, with a resume in one MS WORD or ADOBE PDF, no later than March 19, 2021 to: IWMresumes@kawarthaconservation.com – Re: Environmental Field Technician.
Please note that due to the Pandemic situation, interviews may be carried out virtually rather than face to face. We will accommodate the needs of applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise us to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.
We appreciate the interest of all applicants however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
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