Organization: Credit Valley Conservation
Website: http://www.creditvalleyca.ca
Location: Mississauga, GTA/Peel Region, Ontario
Natural Heritage Technician
1 Permanent
Reporting to the Ecologist – Watershed Science, this position will
support the watershed science team, including the scientific support
for the Credit River Watershed Natural Heritage System. Major roles
include analysis and research support, as well as scientific support
to develop tools for restoration and protection of the natural
heritage system.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
• Post-Secondary education in biology, geography, ecology,
environmental studies, physical sciences or related field
• A Master’s degree or more than two years of experience is a strong asset
• Familiarity with the ecology, flora and fauna of the Credit River
watershed and southern Ontario
• Demonstrated knowledge in interdisciplinary and environmental
sciences, landscape ecology and resource management principles,
natural heritage systems and watershed planning
• Experience with analysis of complex ecological datasets
• Ability to research and report on topical scientific issues
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the
production and review of technical science based documents
• Willing and able to work occasionally in some adverse field
conditions including on steep and even terrain, in watercourses and
wetlands, inclement weather, insects and water hazards in a safe
manner
• Good working knowledge of word-processing, data base management and
other office computer software including basic GIS applications
• Valid Class G Ontario Driver’s License
SUMMARY OF MAJOR TASKS
• Support the implementation of the CVC’s Natural Heritage System Strategy
• Conduct research and analyses to support the Natural Heritage System
(e.g. multivariate terrestrial or aquatic data analysis, barrier
analysis, road ecology, trail guidelines, grassland strategy
development)
• Support the development of methodologies and procedures to
operationalize the Natural Heritage System (e.g. buffer guidelines)
• Responsible for landscape monitoring, including reporting on habitat
size, composition and connectivity in the watershed
• Tool development to transfer natural heritage data to external
departments and agencies
• Analysis, interpretation and application of information related to
natural heritage from scientific documents and grey literature
• Participate in committees and technical teams to transfer watershed
science information across groups
• Respond to data requests on the natural heritage system
• Work closely with GIS staff on the development of mapping products
• Administrative tasks include data and file management, health and
safety support for watershed science team, input to workplans and
reporting
• May be required to train, develop and supervise assistants as required
CVC offers a competitive salary and full benefit package including
health, dental, life and disability insurance, pension plan and a
staff identification pass which entitles you to free entry into all
conservation areas! CVC also offers its employees flex-hours and a
beautiful view of the Credit River.
Anticipated Start Date: May 25, 2015
Annual Salary Starting at: $53,748
Forward resume and cover letter by May 1, 2015 to:
Credit Valley Conservation
Fax (905) 670-2210
or E-mail: hrcvc@creditvalleyca.ca