Monitoring Lead

Contract Type - Full Time, Contract (1 Year w/possible extension)

Flexible work arrangement: Hybrid

Work location: Conservation Halton Administration Office/Remote

Posting Start Date: January 10, 2025

Posting End Date: January 26, 2025

Your Opportunity

Reporting to the Coordinator, Restoration and Development Monitoring, this position will implement overarching program direction provided by the Coordinator and lead planning, coordination, and development of the field based FFS Program/Watershed Monitoring Program. The Monitoring Lead participates fully in field data collection, ecological inventories, and monitoring in accordance with monitoring strategies for the watershed and CH lands.

• Support development of overall program direction and identification of monitoring needs and methods assessments
• Lead planning, coordination, and scheduling of the monitoring field schedule
• Support the preparation of various project correspondence including project briefs and backgrounders, external communications, and reports of a general and technical nature, and track project progress
• Prepare timely and accurate project progress updates to the Coordinator
• Inventory, maintain, and inspect equipment necessary to conduct field work, and identify equipment needs
• Provide recommendations to the Manager and Coordinator regarding equipment needs and arrange all details related to samples to be processed (e.g., chain of custody documents for water quality)
• With the Coordinator, prepare field manuals for all programs and maintain them in an accessible and discoverable archive on SharePoint for field procedures. Write post-program reviews for the field manuals as appropriate
• Support the Coordinator with sampling permit application and permit report submission
• Undertake selected literature reviews, data analysis and reporting (e.g., graphs, calculations, and statistical analysis
• Review internal reports and provide advice concerning water quality or ecological implications
• Identify, assess and pilot new tools and technologies for collecting field data

Your Qualifications

• Degree or diploma from a post-secondary institution in biology, ecology, natural resources management or similar discipline with a minimum of 4 years' experience
• Broad experience performing ecological monitoring using standardized protocols
• Experience coordinating multiple, concurrent field programs
• Experience training and supervising field staff during data collection
• Experience in air photo interpretation, GIS and GPS
• Knowledge of relevant federal and provincial legislation (e.g., Conservation Authorities Act, Endangered Species Act, Species at Risk Act, Migratory Birds Convention Act, etc.)
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with other department teams and across several departments as well as with external agencies.
• Class 2 backpack electrofishing certification
• First Aid and CPR certification
• Natural Heritage Information Centre Data Sensitivity Training

Your Reward

• Starting at $76,951 annually based on a 35-hour work week
• You will work in an inspiring setting with views of the Niagara Escarpment and no traffic lights for several miles
• You will work with a creative, talented and solutions-focused team
• You will work for an organization that provides flexible work arrangements and places tremendous value on professional development and wellness of its employees
• Free access to Conservation Halton and Conservation Ontario parks
• Season passes to Glen Eden
• Discounts on Conservation Halton/Glen Eden services, food and merchandise

Our Core Values

Diversity and Inclusion - We endeavor to understand, accept and appreciate the value of our differences and encourage authenticity.

Learning and Innovation - We embrace the need for continuous improvement, the opportunity to learn from others and the benefits of sharing knowledge.

Person-Centered Service - We make people a priority through customer-centred engagement, predictive problem-solving and high-quality service.

Collaboration - We seek out and trust in the skills, expertise and experience of others in order to achieve our common ambition.

Sustainability - We consider the environmental impact of everything we do and always keep future generations in mind when making decisions.

Integrity - We make decisions with accountability, transparency and a strong sense of personal responsibility for our choices and actions.

Resilience - We are positive and proud of our ability to quickly and effectively respond to change.

To Apply

Please email your application to careers@hrca.on.ca by January 26, 2025.

Your application should include:

1. Your resume and cover letter in one pdf document
2. Reference your name and the position title in the subject line
3. In the body of your email, please indicate where you heard about this opportunity

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Conservation Halton will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

Pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information provided through the recruitment, selection, and onboarding process is collected under the authority of the Conservation Authorities Act R.S.O. 1990, c. C.27, s. 18 (1), as amended, for the purpose of determining eligibility for employment and volunteer positions with Conservation Halton. Personal information is collected and managed in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Questions about the collection of information can be directed to the Freedom of Information Coordinator, Office of the President & CEO, 2596 Britannia Road West, Burlington, Ontario, L7P 0G3, 905-336-1158 ext. 2236, admin@hrca.on.ca.