Salary Range:$67,825.00 To $79,346.00 Annually
Posting Closing Date: August 6, 2025
Anticipated Start and End Dates: September 15, 2025
Hiring for: 2 Full Time Permanent Positions (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
Under the guidance and direction of the Senior Coordinator, in the Stormwater Science and Guidance Program, this position implements project needs and monitoring of integrated stormwater infrastructure. This includes the collection of water quality and flow data, data organization, reporting, equipment installation, identifying and rectifying maintenance issues, conducting site inspections, and construction oversight. This position conducts specialized technical data management, evaluation, and quality control for a variety of projects. This position works to solve problems and complete tasks in a manner that is flexible, innovative and can deliver on multiple initiatives in a fast and dynamic team environment.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Post-secondary education in water resources, environmental sciences or related discipline
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in environmental monitoring, data QA/QC, data analysis, technical and non-technical report writing.
- Experience in stormwater and groundwater quality and quantity monitoring
- Experience with different types of monitoring equipment (continuous flow and data loggers, autosamplers, water quality sondes)
- Experience working with and manipulating large water quality and quantity data sets
- Experience with water resources modelling, GIS, data processing software or database considered an asset
The successful candidate would possess the following skill sets:
- Solid understanding of watershed processes and stormwater management
- Field experience with water quality and flow monitoring
- Experience with troubleshooting and problem-solving equipment and general fieldwork issues
- Experience in water quality and quantity data collection, handling, and organizing a database
- Skilled in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, knowledge of Access/WISKI/GIS an asset
- Experience in statistical analysis of water quality and quantity data
- Strong skills in writing technical reports, fact sheets, and bulletins
- Effective coordination skills including working on project teams
- Strong communications and interpersonal skills
- Experience with other types of monitoring activities such as surveying, GIS mapping, urban vegetation assessments or collection of climate data is beneficial.
- Must possess a valid class “G” Ontario Driver’s License in good standing
- Standard First Aid and CPR certification is an asset
SUMMARY OF MAJOR TASKS
The successful candidate would be responsible for the following tasks:
- Conduct hydrologic and water quality field monitoring including the installation, operation, and maintenance of sampling and monitoring equipment such as flow loggers, automated water samplers, flow meters, water quality probes, temperature loggers, and meteorological equipment;
- Conduct low impact development and green infrastructure inspections and data tracking for innovative stormwater facilities
- Prepare and plan for field activities in collaboration with program staff by preparing supplies and equipment and conducting initial equipment testing
- Conduct data quality assurance and quality control using an established protocol: this includes adjusting data, interpreting results, troubleshooting, and critically reviewing program data
- Perform basic statistical analysis to summarize results and develop conclusions on performance
- Prepare data for inclusion into technical reports for the technical community
- Work collaboratively with CVC staff, Steering Committees and External Partners.
- 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.
