Conservation Lands Student - South Nation River Conservation Authority

At South Nation Conservation (SNC) you will be immersed in a diverse professional environment, where you can grow in a multi-disciplinary community that includes engineers, planners, biologists, foresters, and GIS technicians, among others.

SNC’s strength lies in our fantastic relationships and our diverse experience applying watershed science and research at the community level. Our entrepreneurial culture is a dynamic combination of government and private sector, in which you will have the scope to lead projects to protect and enhance our local environment.

Conservation Lands Student

• Contract: 4 Months (16-weeks)
• Hours: Monday-Friday (8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.)
• Salary Range: Commensurate with Program/Year
• Start Date: May 5th, 2025

POSITION DETAILS:

The incumbent will work in a multi-disciplinary team environment. Responsibilities are to assist in the completion of activities concerning the Authority’s property management. This includes maintaining, monitoring, and inspecting SNC facilities and Conservation Areas. This position reports to the Managing Director, Property, Conservation Lands, and Community Outreach.

WHAT YOU OFFER:

• Attending college or university; studying environmental, business or a related field.
• Experience completing outdoor work and projects.
• Experience with multiple projects and interdepartmental communications is an asset.
• Previous experience with environmental projects is an asset.
• Experience with computers, including Microsoft Office programs.
• Experience working with the public.
• Knowledge of basic conservation principles.
• Strong communication skills (both oral and written).
• Bilingualism (French/English) is an asset.
• Reliable transportation to and from the office.
• Valid Class “G” Driver’s License.

LOCATION:

The SNC office is in a rural location in Finch, Ontario, southeast of Ottawa. The successful candidate must have reliable transportation.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Forward resumes, a writing sample and references by 8:00 am on January 13th, 2025 to:

Hannah Jackson, Accounting and Human Resources Specialist

Email: hjackson@nation.on.ca

• Please quote ‘Conservation Lands Student’ in the subject line.
• Submitted resumes must be in Word or pdf format.

Thank you for your interest in South Nation Conservation; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. This position is funding dependent, the number of positions will be dependent on the amount of funding received. This position is for an existing vacancy.