Conservation Technician - Raisin Region Conservation

Reporting to the Team Lead, Communications and Stewardship, the Conservation Technician is part of a multi-disciplinary team at the Raisin Region Conservation Authority (RRCA). The Technician will support activities related to the RRCA’s conservation lands, stewardship, and outreach.

Details

• Work Locations:
• Cooper Marsh Conservation Area, 20020 County Rd. 2, South Glengarry, ON AND
• Raisin Region Conservation Authority main administrative office, 18045 County Rd. 2, Cornwall, ON
• Summer Contract (4 months)
• Start Date: April 2025
• Hours of Work: Thirty-five (35) hours per week, Monday to Friday with the occasional evening and weekend work required.
• Hourly Wage Rate: $17.50 - $20.50

Main Responsibilities: (This is not an exhaustive list)

• Support RRCA Conservation Lands operations (e.g., property inspections , identification of invasive species, signage inventory, etc.).
• Coordinate invasive species management projects at the RRCA Conservation Lands.
• Support RRCA stewardship programs (e.g., tree planting, habitat restoration/enhancement projects, etc.).
• Support RRCA technical projects, monitoring initiatives and associated reports.
• Support RRCA education and outreach (e.g., tree giveaways, community events, Cooper Marsh Visitors Centre programming, geocache maintenance, invasive species awareness, etc.)
• Research funding opportunities and prepare funding proposals/progress reports.
• Perform work in accordance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and all corporate/departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety.
• Perform other duties as required.

What you offer:

• Enrolled in or recent graduate of a post-secondary institution in ecology, biology, natural resources, environmental science, education, or related field.
• Strong communication skills (oral and written).
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, collaborative decision-making, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work in a team or independently.
• Adaptable to shifts in priorities or processes.
• Strong computer skills, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Bilingualism (English and French) is considered an asset.
• Valid Ontario Glass G Driver's License or equivalent.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please submit your cover letter and resume to josianne.sabourin@rrca.on.ca indicating the position title in the e-mail subject line. Documentation must be submitting as MS Word or PDF.

Application deadline is Friday, February 7, 2025 at 4:00 pm. Applications may be accepted after the deadline, if required. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

The RRCA is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code. The RRCA is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If you require disability related accommodations, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Personal information provided is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Prepared: January 16, 2025