Thames Talbot Land Trust ,Stewardship intern Jobs in Canada

Organization:
Thames Talbot Land Trust

Job
Type: Contract/Project/Temporary

Location:
London

Posting
Date: Apr 20, 2015

Deadline:
Apr 26, 2015

Organization
Description:

Job
Description:

The
stewardship Intern will participate in all aspects of the project, working
closely with the Conservation Property Manager. The expected results of the
project are: (1) improved know

ledge of TTLT’s lands (including detailed
mapping), (2) strategies for management of threats and enhancement of
biodiversity, (3) monitoring and evaluation programs for stewardship actions,
(4) strategies for engagement of local communities in stewardship, (5)
strategic implementation of management actions to reduce threats on four focal
TTLT properties.

Major
Duties and Responsibilities:

1.
Map and inventory important species (e.g. Species At Risk, rare species) and
threats to biodiversity (e.g. invasive species) on TTLT lands. Organize and
manage data and mapping products. Report data to appropriate agencies (e.g.
Natural Heritage Information Centre).

2.
Develop and implement management strategies for identified threats on a subset
of properties

a. Assist in data collection and preparation of Property Management
Plans

b. Removal of invasive plant species from properties (hand
pulling, cutting using hand tools and pesticide application under proper
supervision)

c.Seed collection, processing and planting

3. Research
and develop effective monitoring programs to track and evaluate stewardship
actions.

4. Engage
local communities in stewardship by organizing work-days and participating in
outreach events.

a. Assisting in the preparation of educational materials and
events (e.g. trail guides, pamphlets, signs, web pages)

b. Working with volunteer property stewards and TTLT staff on
property management tasks as required (e.g. replacing signs, garbage
removal, assisting with public events)

c. The creation and maintenance of trails and trail
structures

5. Other
duties:

a.
Maintaining a daily log of activities and achievements

b. Reporting
project progress to the Conservation Property Manager in a timely manner

c. Creating
a final report to be delivered to the Executive Director

d. Performing
other similar and related activities as required

Physical
Effort:

A
large part of the job will take place in the field in remote locations
Use
of hand tools (loppers, hand saws, spades etc), physical effort to remove
invasive species and assisting qualified chainsaw operators and licensed
pesticide operators will be required.

Qualifications:

Must
be between 18 and 30 years of age (inclusive)
Must
be a graduate of a post-secondary institution (University, College, CEGEP
(collège d’enseignement général et professionnel), etc.)
Must
be a Canadian Citizen, have permanent Canadian residency status, or have
been granted refugee status in Canada and are legally entitled to work in
Canada
Cannot
have participated as an intern in Science Horizons or any other Youth
Employment Strategy (YES) Career Focus program before
Should
be unemployed
A
valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle with
appropriate insurance coverage required
Basic
First Aid training and WHMIS certification will be an asset

Experience:

Previous
experience working with environmental conservation projects preferred.

Abilities
& Skills:

Good
research, synthesis and writing skills
Excellent
oral communication, attentive listening, tact and discretion and
experience working with staff, volunteers and community partners
Physically
fit enough to do physical labour outdoors in all weathers and conditions
(e.g. rain, heat, mosquitoes)
Good
knowledge of the flora and fauna of southern Ontario so that invasive
species or sensitive species (including species at risk), will be
recognized in the field
Familiarity
with variety of stewardship activities such as invasive species removal
techniques, survey techniques, seed collecting, etc.
Experience
with mapping tools such as GPS and GIS an asset
Personality
to develop and maintain good working relationships with volunteers
Excellent
planning, organization and time management skills
Attention
to detail, excellent record keeping and experience with data management
Imagination,
forethought and sense of humour dealing with unprecedented stewardship
requirements

Apply
To:

To
apply please email a cover letter and resume, indicating the position title you
are applying for in the subject line, to: daria.koscinski@ttlt.ca
by April 26, 2015.

If
you do not have access to email, you may submit your resume by mail to:

Daria
Koscinski, Conservation Property Manager

Thames
Talbot Land Trust

PO
Box 25054

London,
ON N6C 6A8