Central Ontario East Conservation Technicians
Taking care of our environment has never been more important than it is today. The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is looking for Conservation Technicians to join a team committed to protecting our most important natural areas and the species they sustain.
Since 1962, NCC and its supporters have protected 15 million hectares of ecologically significant land across Canada. NCC takes a collaborative, science-based approach to achieve conservation success for the sake of nature and Canadians. With a national office in Toronto and local offices across the country, NCC delivers results you can walk on.
Purpose and General Description:
Are you passionate about conserving some of Central Ontario East’s most important natural spaces? Do you want to have a positive, lasting impact on nature? Are you looking for a well-rounded position to kick-start your conservation career with hands on experience? We want to hear from you!
NCC is looking for passionate people to join the Central Ontario East stewardship team as a Conservation Technician. Working closely with NCC’s Coordinators of Conservation Biology, these internship positions will help the stewardship team conduct fieldwork, process field data, and prepare reports for NCC’s stewardship projects in the Rice Lake Plains – Lake Iroquois Plain, Eastern Lake Ontario Coast, and Napanee Plain natural areas. There are also opportunities to work closely with partner organizations, local stewards, and volunteers. This position is intended to provide an inspiring, learning-focused environment for a junior professional.
Duties and Responsibilities:
– Participate in a variety of fieldwork on NCC properties across the Rice Lake Plains – Lake Iroquois Plain, Eastern Lake Ontario Coast, and Napanee Plain natural areas including:
- Classifying ecosystems by identifying vegetation communities;
- Conducting property inspections to check for natural disturbances, vandalism, trespassing, emerging threats, and risks and liabilities;
- Removing invasive plant species using manual and chemical control methods;
- Monitor biodiversity targets (e.g. species at risk, vegetation communities) and threats (e.g. invasive species);
- General property maintenance including trail monitoring and sign installation.
– Data entry, analysis, research and reporting using Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and an internal database system;
– Assist with volunteer and property steward management;
– Assist with compliance monitoring of conservation easements.
Required Skills and Attributes:
This posting is targeted to individuals possessing the following skills:
- Enthusiastic about conserving nature;
- Adaptable/ flexible with day-to-day plans;
- Comfortable hiking/working in remote wilderness locations without trails (dense forest with mosquitoes / ticks etc.) for extended periods in various weather;
- Enjoys working as part of a team, and has a sense of humour, compassionate, good-natured, positive attitude;
- Clear, professional and thoughtful communicator to landowners, public, colleagues;
- Reliable, punctual, and responsible;
- Willingness to learn and follow protocols;
- Self-motivated to work independently;
- Excellent organizational skills;
- Proficient with data management and spreadsheet software;
- Physical work will be required (e.g., strenuous hiking, carrying a heavy backpack, etc.);
- Valid class “G” driver’s license, ability to rent a vehicle and comfort driving on highways and rough roads.
The following additional skills and abilities would be assets in this position but are not required to apply. Training will be provided by NCC to further develop these skills:
- Basic knowledge of plants, wildlife, and birds;
- Navigational skills including understanding of GPS devices or applications, compass, and air photo interpretation;
- Experience engaging with members of the public or volunteers;
- Standard First Aid – Level C CPR or Remote First Aid certification.
Terms of Employment:
1. Subject to funding, there are two 7-month positions from April 29, 2024 until November 29, 2024 and one 6-month position from April 29, 2024 until October 25, 2024
2. Compensation: $20.70/hour;
3. Position locations:
– 1 position: Rice Lake Plains – Lake Iroquois Plain natural area, (south of Rice Lake, north of Cobourg, ~45 km southeast of Peterborough) – based out of NCC’s Hazel Bird Nature Reserve (south of Harwood, ON)
– 1 position: Rice Lake Plains – Lake Iroquois Plain natural area, (south of Rice Lake, north of Cobourg, ~45 km southeast of Peterborough) while supporting some stewardship work in Eastern Lake Ontario Coast natural area – based out of NCC’s Hazel Bird Nature Reserve (south of Harwood, ON)
– 1 position: Eastern Lake Ontario Coast / Napanee Plain natural areas – based out of Belleville
4, Access to a vehicle or arranged transit to get to daily meeting place is required (e.g. Hazel Bird Nature Reserve for Rice Lake Plains – Lake Iroquois Plain); Primary meeting locations for fieldwork may be in rural areas and not accessible by public transit. The successful candidate will be required to arrange their own transportation to and from an agreed-upon meeting location.
5. Evening and weekend work may be required but is infrequent.
6. Positions will include “office work” that will be completed in a work from home setting.
To Apply:
NCC is an equal opportunity employer. If you are interested in joining our team, please submit your application through our Conservation Internship Program page in our Career Centre. Please upload your cover letter and resume together under the Curriculum Vitae field in a single pdf document.
NCC welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
We value and incorporate diverse traditions, heritage, knowledge and experiences in our mission and in our workplaces. We celebrate the full participation of people from all walks of life as we work towards common goals. We strive for a conservation movement in which equity, diversity and inclusion are the norm. This is our continuous commitment: to promote healthy people, healthy communities and a healthy planet for everyone.
Application Deadline: March 13, 2024, 11:59 p.m. ET
Interviews to be held virtually in March.
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