Salary Range:$62,159.00 To $72,717.00 Annually
Posting Closing Date: August 5, 2025
Anticipated Start and End Dates: September 15, 2025 To May 1, 2026
Hiring for: 1 Full Time Contract 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
Credit Valley Conservation is looking for a Technician that is pursuing water resources/sciences and has an interest in surface water quality to join the Real-time Water Quality team within the Watershed Knowledge Department. The Technician will support the maintenance of our network of real-time water quality monitoring stations and lead the collection of water quality and flow data at select sites.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Completed Bachelor’s degree or College diploma in water resources, environmental sciences or related discipline
- At least one year’s experience with related tasks listed below
- Experience with different types of water quality and quantity monitoring equipment including flow measurements and water quality sampling
- Ability and willingness to work outdoors under all weather conditions
- Experience with large data Quality Assurance and Quality Control
- Good understanding of water quality, hydrology, and water resources at watershed and sub-watershed scales
- Strong computer skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Experience in time-series data management platforms like Wiski is an asset
- Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Other key abilities include high attention to detail and organizational skills
- Works well in a team environment
- Must possess a valid class “G” Ontario Driver’s License in good standing
- Standard First Aid and CPR is an asset
SUMMARY OF MAJOR TASKS
- Assist with day-to-day operation and maintenance of real-time water quality monitoring network
- Assist in stream flow measurement
- Collect, prepare, and submit water quality samples to accredited labs following set procedures
- Calibrate and deploy water quality sondes according to standardized operating protocols
- Perform rigorous quality control on continuous water quality data
- Prepare data for input into technical reports and fact sheets for project stakeholders
- Support maintenance of an equipment inventory and asset management database
- Perform statistical analyses to summarize results and develop conclusions
- Present status updates at team and department meetings
- Other duties and tasks 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.
