Muskoka Conservancy ,Stewardship and Monitoring Technician Jobs in Canada

Organization: Muskoka Conservancy

Job
Type:

Contract/Project/Temporary

Location: Bracebridge

Deadline: Mar 30, 2015

Website: http://muskokaconservancy.org/

Organization Description:
Job Description:

Contract

May 4 – October 2,
2015 (with opportunity for extension)

35 hours/week

Muskoka Conservancy
is a growing Land Trust based out of Bracebridge Ontario. We protect 36
properties throughout the Muskoka watershed. We also provide a number of
stewardship and educational programs within our community to support private
landowners in their efforts to care for their land. Working as part of a team,
the Stewardship and Monitoring Technician will support the implementation of
the Stewardship and Property Monitoring programs for Muskoka Conservancy. This
position will require a responsible and efficient person who will work closely
with the Property Monitoring and Stewardship Coordinator and a variety of
volunteers in order to deliver these programs. There is a possibility for
extension of this contract based on funding and job performance. This position
reports to the Executive Director.

General
Duties (include but not limited to):

  • Deliver
    the Shoreline Stewardship program and the Healthy Trees program, currently
    funded through the Ontario Trillium Foundation
  • Provide
    technical advice to property owners regarding shoreline habitat and tree
    health
  • Host
    and deliver educational workshops on various stewardship issues
  • Support
    the development and delivery of the Forest Festival and Working Around
    Water Symposium
  • Work
    with the Stewardship Committee to implement stewardship and education
    programs including Envirothon, Nature Quests and others
  • Report
    writing and file management including completion of funding reports and
    landowner visit reports
  • Identify
    new stewardship programs and project opportunities to support the
    strategic plan
  • Conduct
    property monitoring with the assistance of volunteers
  • Complete
    field documentation reports and checklists for submission to the Property
    Monitoring and Volunteer Coordinator
  • Event
    support
  • Assist
    with the completion of funding applications
  • Assist
    with the implementation of the communications plan
  • Other
    duties as assigned
Qualifications:

Qualifications:

  • Post
    secondary education, or currently enrolled in, environmental studies,
    ecology, forestry, ecosystems management, or other related program
  • Knowledge
    and experience working with property owners on stewardship projects
  • Ability
    to work effectively and courteously with volunteers and the public
  • Strong
    public speaking skills
  • Strong
    organizational and file management skills
  • An
    understanding of health and safety in office and field environments
  • Orienteering
    and GPS skills
  • Identification
    skills related to flora and fauna typical in the Muskoka region
  • Field
    note taking and documentation skills
  • Strong
    interpersonal and communication skills
  • Creative
    thinking
  • A valid
    drivers’ licence and access to a vehicle

For more information
about our organization and our programs, visithttp://www.muskokaconservancy.org.

All submissions must
include a resume and cover letter that addresses the above qualifications.
Applications must be received no later than Monday March 30th, 2015 at
4:00pm
. Late submissions will not be considered.

Submissions can be
emailed to Kristie Virgoe at:
kvirgoe  muskokaconservancy.org

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