Organization:
Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority
Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority
Job
Type: Contract/Project/Temporary
Type: Contract/Project/Temporary
Location:
Newmarket, Ontario ON
Newmarket, Ontario ON
Deadline:
Apr 01, 2015
Apr 01, 2015
Website:
http://www.lsrca.on.ca
http://www.lsrca.on.ca
Organization
Description:
Description:
Job
Description:
Description:
What
you will do:
you will do:
- The
issuance of permits in accordance with the regulations passed under
Section 28 of the Conservation Authorities Act. - Provide
advice to the public regarding the Conservation Authority’s mandate,
regulations, permits, development policies and environmentally significant
areas. - Conduct
site inspections as required and investigate and negotiate a resolution
related to permits issued by the Conservation Authority. - Assist
in the Authority’s Flood Warning and Forecasting System as required. - Consult
with land use planning agencies regarding LSRCA policies and procedures on
various land use planning and regulation issues. - Perform
other related duties as directed by the Manager, Planning, Regulations and
Enforcement.
Start
Date: ASAP
Date: ASAP
Hours
of work: 35 hour work week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm
of work: 35 hour work week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm
Qualifications:
What
you offer:
you offer:
- A
post-secondary education in Environmental Sciences, Geography or other
related fields and three to five years experience. - A
working knowledge of Section 28 of the Conservation Authorities Act and
regulation and other environmental legislation, planning statements and
technical guidelines. - Knowledge
and experience in evaluation of construction plans and technical reports
such as - Environmental
Impact Statements and ability to relate them to development applications. - Experience
with Conservation Authorities, Municipalities or Government Agencies an
asset. - Strong
interpersonal, communication and written abilities are required. - Applicants
must have a strong background and related job experience with the
Microsoft Office software suite, and use of digital mapping software. - As
this position works in a fast-paced team environment, team building skills
and the ability to deal with change are essential. - A
valid driver’s license.
Apply
To:
To:
Please
forward a single pdf document that includes a résumé and covering letter to
LSRCA’s Human Resources, referencing Competition #5-2015, by 4:00 pm on April
1, 2015 to careers@LSRCA.on.ca.
forward a single pdf document that includes a résumé and covering letter to
LSRCA’s Human Resources, referencing Competition #5-2015, by 4:00 pm on April
1, 2015 to careers@LSRCA.on.ca.
The
LSRCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Accessibility accommodations are
available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to
make their needs known in advance.
LSRCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Accessibility accommodations are
available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to
make their needs known in advance.
Personal
information collected through the recruitment process will be used solely to
determine eligibility for employment. We thank all applicants for their
interest in the LSRCA; however, only those candidates selected for an interview
will be contacted.
information collected through the recruitment process will be used solely to
determine eligibility for employment. We thank all applicants for their
interest in the LSRCA; however, only those candidates selected for an interview
will be contacted.
