Organization: EcoSpark (formerly Citizens’ Environment Watch)
Location: Port Hope, Ontario
Position Description:
We are seeking a GIS Technician to assist in the completion of the Check Your Watershed Day (CYWD) data amalgamation and reporting project. CYWD is a volunteer stream survey to determine baseflow and barriers to fish movement in small streams throughout an entire watershed. It has taken place since 2006 in watersheds across southern Ontario.
This position will be working out of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority administrative office in Port Hope located 2216 County Rd 28 (County Rd 28 and the 401). Some travel to Toronto will be required.
Position Responsibilities/Tasks:
• CYWD Data compilation
• CYWD Data analysis (ArcHydro)
• CYWD Map production
• Work with other team members to produce communication products
• Work under direction of GRCA staff
• Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
• University/college course work in GIS, environmental sciences, engineering, hydrology
• Knowledge of GIS software (ArcInfo, ArcGIS) and import, export and translation protocols required
• Working knowledge of databases and spread sheets required
• Working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Acrobat an asset
• Ability to adapt to an environment of change
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• A drivers license and regular access to a vehicle
Eligibility Requirements:
This internship is part of Canada Summer Jobs program. Please ensure that you meet these requirements before applying. Applicants must:
• be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment;
• have been registered as a full-time student in 2010-2011 and intend to return to school on a full-time basis in 2011-2012;
• be Canadian citizens, permanent residents or persons to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; and,
• be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations.
EcoSpark Backgrounder:
EcoSpark (formerly Citizens’ Environment Watch) works with communities and schools, providing them with the knowledge and tools to monitoring their environment and take action for positive environmental change. For more information, visit http://www.ecospark.ca .
Application Deadline: Friday, June 24, 2011 at 5 p.m.
Employment: Full-time, summer 2011
Start Date and Duration: 7 weeks from July 11 to August 26, 2011
Location: Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority administrative office; some travel to Toronto required
Compensation: $12.00/hr, based on a 35-hour work week
This position is funded through Canada Summer Jobs through Service Canada.
Application Process:
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to:
• Email — jobs@ecospark.ca
• Mail — #204-147 Spadina Avenue, Toronto, ON M5V 2L7
Interviews will take place on June 29th and 30th at the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority administrative office.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. EcoSpark is an equal opportunity employer.
