This position is the primary Flood Duty Officer (24×7), maintaining flood operations and contingency strategies in accordance with Provincial and local service delivery standards. The position is responsible for issuing media releases as per the flood contingency plan and for being the media contact for interviews regarding flooding status.
The NVCA has 3 major dams and numerous water gauges that this position maintains. Site visits are required to ensure control structural operations and maintenance of equipment as well as the use of Visual Basics for data input/review.
Typically, the incumbent has a Degree or Technologist Diploma in Water Resources Engineering or related discipline, with 3 years experience. Knowledge of Excel, Visual Basics and GIS would be an asset. You have excellent communication and computer skills and the ability to work both independently and in a team. You must have a valid Ontario driver’s licence.
The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority’s watershed is one of the fastest growing in Ontario and we are committed to providing a high quality of service to our clients. We offer a competitive benefit package, including Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement Plan (OMERS), within a pay for performance culture. Salary range is (2011) $48,412 – $58,822, 35/hr. week, and is currently under review.
We invite you to review a detailed job description on our website at http://www.nvca.on.ca . Please e-mail your resume to srichards@nvca.on.ca, Human Resources. Your application must be received by noon on Friday, February 24, 2012.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates under consideration will be contacted
The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA), located near Barrie, Ontario, is a public agency dedicated to the preservation of a healthy environment providing the expertise to help protect our water and land, and spans approximately 3700 sq.km. Our jurisdiction includes 18 municipalities in the County of Simcoe, County of Dufferin, Grey County, and the western part of the City of Barrie. Our watershed includes significant landform features, such as the Minesing Wetlands, the Niagara Escarpment, and the Oak Ridges Moraine.
NVCA, John Hix Conservation Administration Centre, Tiffin Conservation Area, 8195 8th Line, UTOPIA, Ontario, L0M 1T0.
