Conservation Areas Assistant
Conservation Areas Assistant
Seasonal Position
16 weeks May – August
$16.25 per hour
Competition closes April 1, 2022
We are seeking an energetic and enthusiastic individual for the available position of Conservation Areas Assistant, who will support the Stewardship and Conservation Lands Department in a series of land management activities. This position will involve customer service, routine property maintenance activities, implementing restoration projects for species at risk and invasive species management. The successful candidate will be involved in significant outdoor fieldwork focused on the improvement of our Conservation Lands, promoting an enjoyment of natural areas.
Key Responsibilities:
· Demonstrates exemplary customer service; is solution driven, optimizing customer service through continuous improvements to departmental processes, tools, and communications.
· Implementation of ongoing conservation area operations and maintenance of grounds, facilities, picnic areas, campgrounds, trails with a focus on the improvement of client experience.
· Assist in the construction, maintenance, and improvement of conservation area infrastructure projects.
· Assist in the implementation of habitat restoration projects on conservation lands.
· Assist in the ongoing monitoring, tending and field reporting on current and past restoration projects.
· Ongoing landscaping duties regarding the grounds and administrative office.
· Routine maintenance of equipment, tools, buildings, and vehicles.
· Assist in the maintenance and decommissioning of trails throughout our conservation areas.
· Other assignments as requested pertinent to the position.
Qualifications:
· Must be eligible for the Student Work-Integrated Co-op Program through Eco Canada – https://www.eco.ca/swilp/studentquiz.aspx
· Enrolled in a postsecondary program in ecosystem or natural resource management, Parks and Recreation.
· Knowledge and experience in working with landscaping equipment.
· Knowledge of a variety of restoration techniques.
· Knowledge of field monitoring protocols and note taking.
· Exceptional Oral and written communication skills.
· Solid understanding of workplace legislation such as the Employment Standards Act, WSIB, Occupational Health and Safety, Human Rights Act, and AODA.
· Valid M.T.O. driver’s license.
· Chainsaw certification an asset.
Location: Office and considerable outdoor work.
More Information:
If this position interests you, please review the full details at: Careers and Volunteering – Kawartha Conservation
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening, or an interview will be contacted.
In accordance with Kawartha Conservation’s COVID-19 Policy, all new employees are required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of hire. Successful candidates will be made an offer of employment on the condition of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and will be required to show proof prior to their employment start date. Acceptable proof includes a government-issued vaccine passport or certification. In the event that a candidate is unable to be vaccinated as a result of a grounds protected by the Ontario Human Rights Code, the candidate must submit a written explanation of the ground and any supporting documentation to determine if they are exempt from this requirement.
All personal information is collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Kawartha Conservation is an inclusive employer. Accommodations are available under the Ontario’s Human Rights Code.
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