Full job description
The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (the Conservation Authority), an internationally recognized leader in watershed management, is seeking to fill two (2) positions for:
Integrated Watershed Management Assistant
Bradford, Ontario
8-month Contract
Hourly Wage Range: $19.70 – $24.63
Reporting to the Acting IWM Implementation Coordinator, you will be responsible for assisting on a wide variety of projects related to climate change and watershed management.
What you offer
· Successful completion or enrollment in a post-secondary program related to environmental science, forestry, geography, biology, or other related disciplines.
· Experience with biological data collection.
· Ability to identify tree and shrub species found in the Greater Toronto Area of Southern Ontario.
· Ability to publicly represent LSRCA and our partners in a professional manner.
· Excellent time management and organizational skills.
· Strong communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
· An interest in climate change resilience and watershed ecology and management.
· Proficient in the use of MS Office Suite products.
· Valid G class driver’s license in good standing.
· Experience using data collection and mapping software (e.g. ArcMap, Collector, GPS) would be considered an asset.
· First Aid certification would be considered an asset.
What you will do
· Assist in field research assessing carbon sequestration rates in habitat restoration projects in the Lake Simcoe watershed.
· Carry out data collection on trees and understory vegetation at forest sites including tree species identification and measurement of tree diameter at breast height and height.
· Carry out data collection on non-woody species at grassland and marsh sites, including plant identification and harvesting.
· Ensure that data collection is carried out efficiently and according to protocol.
· Complete lab work to prepare and process plant and soil samples.
· Complete data management, quality assurance and control, and report writing.
What we offer you
· Hourly rate range of $19.70 – $24.63.
· Enrollment in OMERS pension plan.
· Conservation Ontario Pass providing free access to most Conservation Areas in Ontario.
Start Date
May 5, 2025
Hours of work
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Please forward a single pdf document that includes a résumé and covering letter to the Conservation Authority’s Human Resources, referencing Competition #15-2025, by 4:00 pm on March 28, 2025, to careers@LSRCA.on.ca.
The Conservation Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, the Conservation Authority will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If you are contacted regarding this competition and you require disability related accommodations, please inform Human Resources.
This job advertisement is for an existing vacancy. All personal information is collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. We thank all applicants for their interest in the Conservation Authority; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 8 months
Pay: $19.70-$24.63 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- On-site parking
Flexible language requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2025-03-28
Expected start date: 2025-05-05
