Posting Start Date: March 18, 2024
Posting End Date: April 1, 2024
Contract Type – Full Time, Permanent
Flexible work arrangement: Hybrid
Work location: Conservation Halton Administration Office/Remote
Your Opportunity
Reporting to the Manager, Science & Monitoring, the Coordinator, Water & Biodiversity Monitoring is responsible for coordinating, assessing, and reporting on Conservation Halton’s water and biodiversity monitoring in support of the watershed monitoring program. This includes leading the Watershed Monitoring Program, informing the planning and management of CH lands, and supporting the Watershed-based Resource Management Strategy (Watershed Strategy) and watershed planning program.
We are looking for a collaborative, committed candidate to take initiative and advance the watershed monitoring program. This position will work with the Manager, Science & Monitoring, to renew the program, identify program gaps and appropriately address them.
- Project Management Oversight and Execution for collection, quality control, and integration of various data sets and inventory work as outlined in the watershed monitoring plan or assigned by the Manager.
- Data collection and inventory work includes water quality monitoring through the Provincial Stream Monitoring program, as well as CH’s terrestrial and aquatic inventory and monitoring activities.
- Plan field schedules and staffing to ensure field work is completed according to schedule/protocol, considering weather conditions, staff availability and other commitments.
- Analyze and assess watershed monitoring data and inventories using innovative tools and technologies.
- Create appropriate documentation to clearly and concisely, outline the steps taken for data analyses and assessments in easily understood ways.
- In conjunction with the Conservation Halton Information Management/Technology team, identify dependencies and interrelationships (cause-effect); draw evidence-based conclusions about the resource status, trends, and drivers of change; and inform Conservation Halton’s watershed management programs and services.
Your Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of related work experience and a bachelor’s degree related to Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, or related field
- Knowledge of relevant federal and provincial legislation (e.g., Conservation Authorities Act, Endangered Species Act, Species at Risk Act, Migratory Birds Convention Act, etc.)
- Training and experience in water resources, biological and ecological principles, monitoring, management and analytical tools and techniques.
- Strong working knowledge of the natural resources of the watershed, including classification and identification skills (i.e. aquatic species, flora, and fauna)
- Understanding of fluvial geomorphology and stream processes
- Knowledge of databases and experience in data management, including quality assurance and quality control
- Working knowledge of statistical analysis including statistical modeling, spatial analysis, and machine learning
Your Reward
- Starting at $96,193 annually based on a 35-hour work week
- You will work in an inspiring setting with views of the Niagara Escarpment and no traffic lights for several miles
- You will work with a creative, talented and solutions-focused team
- You will work for an organization that provides flexible work arrangements and places tremendous value on professional development and wellness of its employees
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Participation in the OMERS defined benefit pension plan, with generous employer-matching
- Free access to Conservation Ontario parks
- Season passes and lift tickets for the Glen Eden ski and snowboard area
- Discounts on Conservation Halton services, food and merchandise
Our Core Values
Diversity and Inclusion – We endeavor to understand, accept and appreciate the value of our differences and encourage authenticity.
Learning and Innovation – We embrace the need for continuous improvement, the opportunity to learn from others and the benefits of sharing knowledge.
Person-Centered Service – We make people a priority through customer-centred engagement, predictive problem-solving and high-quality service.
Collaboration – We seek out and trust in the skills, expertise and experience of others in order to achieve our common ambition.
Sustainability – We consider the environmental impact of everything we do and always keep future generations in mind when making decisions.
Integrity – We make decisions with accountability, transparency and a strong sense of personal responsibility for our choices and actions.
Resilience – We are positive and proud of our ability to quickly and effectively respond to change.
To Apply
Please email your application to careers@hrca.on.ca by April 1, 2024.
Your application should include:
- Your resume and cover letter in one pdf document
- Reference your name and the position title in the subject line
- In the body of your email, please indicate where you heard about this opportunity
We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Conservation Halton will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.
Personal information provided is collected under the authority of The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
