Organization: Hamilton Conservation
Authority
Job
Type:
Seasonal
Location: Ancaster, Ontario ON
Deadline: Mar 30, 2015
Website: http://www.conservationhamilton.ca
Organization Description:
Job Description:
The Hamilton
Conservation Authority is currently seeking an Aquatic Resources Technician for
a 14-week position duri
ng the summer of 2015.
TASKS AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.
Perform
fisheries and benthic invertebrate assessments in HCA watercourses
Perform
fisheries and benthic invertebrate assessments in HCA watercourses
2.
Assist
in the evaluation of fish habitat in aquatic systems
Assist
in the evaluation of fish habitat in aquatic systems
3.
Assist
in fish habitat rehabilitation projects
Assist
in fish habitat rehabilitation projects
4.
Aquatic
Resources Technician will report to the Aquatic Resources Technologist and
Staff Ecologist
Aquatic
Resources Technician will report to the Aquatic Resources Technologist and
Staff Ecologist
5.
Other
duties as assigned
Other
duties as assigned
Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants should be:
1.
Eligible
for the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Summer Experience
Opportunities (SEO) Program (aged 15 to 24 years (not yet reached 25 years upon
commencement of employment, Ontario residents and eligible to work in Canada)
Eligible
for the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Summer Experience
Opportunities (SEO) Program (aged 15 to 24 years (not yet reached 25 years upon
commencement of employment, Ontario residents and eligible to work in Canada)
2.
Student
in fisheries or ecology-related studies
Student
in fisheries or ecology-related studies
3.
Knowledge
of and experience with fisheries/benthic monitoring protocols (OSAP/OBBN)
Knowledge
of and experience with fisheries/benthic monitoring protocols (OSAP/OBBN)
4.
Able
to identify southern Ontario stream fishes including cyprinids
Able
to identify southern Ontario stream fishes including cyprinids
5.
Certified
for electrofishing in Ontario (preferred but not essential)
Certified
for electrofishing in Ontario (preferred but not essential)
6.
Able
to work as a team member and with adult volunteers
Able
to work as a team member and with adult volunteers
7.
Valid
Ontario driver’s license and current first aid/CPR certification
Valid
Ontario driver’s license and current first aid/CPR certification
8.
Transportation
to HCA office
Transportation
to HCA office
SALARY AND TERM: This position will pay $11.00
per hour for a 36.25 hour workweek for 14 weeks. Start date is May 19th, 2015.
per hour for a 36.25 hour workweek for 14 weeks. Start date is May 19th, 2015.
Apply To:
CONTACT: Send a
cover letter and resume with a list of references by mail, email or fax by
4:00pm on March 30th, 2015 to:
Lisa Jennings,
Aquatic Ecologist
Hamilton Conservation Authority
838 Mineral Springs Road, P.O. Box 81067
Ancaster, Ontario L9G 4X1
Fax: (905) 648-4622
jobs@conservationhamilton.ca
(Please include job title in email subject line)
Although
we appreciate the interest of all applications, only those selected for an
interview will be contacted. Accessibility accommodations are available for all
parts of the recruitment process; applicants are asked to inform Human
Resources for any disability required accommodations in advance.
we appreciate the interest of all applications, only those selected for an
interview will be contacted. Accessibility accommodations are available for all
parts of the recruitment process; applicants are asked to inform Human
Resources for any disability required accommodations in advance.