Salary Range: $66,495.00 To $77,790.00 Annually
Posting Closing Date: March 28, 2025
Anticipated Start and End Dates: May 12, 2025
Hiring for: 1 Full Time Permanent 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
Reporting to the Specialist, Watershed Monitoring, this position will be responsible for the collection, summary, and management of fish community and geomorphology data for CVC’s Integrated Watershed Monitoring Program (IWMP). This position will also co-lead the collection of water temperature and water chemistry data. In addition, the successful candidate will assist with collection, management, compilation, analysis, and reporting of related abiotic and biotic monitoring data.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Post-secondary education in biology, ecology, environmental science or a related environmental field. Master of Science would be an asset; equivalent experience may be considered.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience related to major tasks.
- Excellent Ontario fish identification skills.
- Demonstrated backpack electrofishing experience.
- CA Level 1 (or equivalent) electrofishing training and experience leading sampling crews.
- Standard First Aid certification with CPR and AED
- Valid Class ‘G’ Driver’s License
- Experience with some, or all, of the following would be an asset: water temperature logger deployment; water chemistry sampling protocols and equipment; fluvial geomorphology sampling techniques, including use of a total station.
- Willingness, ability and experience working in and around fast flowing streams, and in adverse environmental conditions (e.g. biting insects, heat, rain, etc.).
- Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment, with strong organizational and communication (oral and written) skills.
- Proven technical writing skills (examples will be required if an interview is granted), with experience using Microsoft Office Suite Software (Word, Excel, Access). Demonstrated experience and skill with data entry and other components of information management.
SUMMARY OF MAJOR TASKS
Field Data Collection
- Conduct field work for approximately 6 months using standardized methodologies, leading the collection of fish, water temperature, water chemistry and geomorphology data for CVCs Integrated Watershed Monitoring Program.
- Hire and supervise field staff during the monitoring season.
- Conduct pre-monitoring activities such as equipment preparation and maintenance, scheduling, and other logistics.
Information Management
- Lead and conduct data entry and quality control of fish community, water temperature, and geomorphology monitoring data.
- Maintain and organize physical and electronic data sheets and associated files.
Data Reporting and Analysis
- Lead summarization of fish, water temperature, and geomorphology monitoring data.
- Work collaboratively with other members of the monitoring team to analyze and interpret environmental data.
- Prepare sections of annual reports, monitoring protocols and other documents as needed.
- Summarize and share information (i.e. report or presentation) on monitoring protocols and topics relevant to stream ecology or monitoring; adjust style based on audience.
Other duties and projects as appropriate to the position.
To apply for this opportunity, please submit a resume and cover letter in a Word or PDF file, one document preferred, via the ‘Apply’ button on the job posting or on our jobs page at: https://cvc.ca/jobs/.
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.
