Conservation Areas Assistant

** APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH KAWARTHA CONSERVATION WEBSITE**

Conservation Areas Assistant
Seasonal Position – 40 hours per week

April 29 – August 30, 2023
$16.75 per hour, $17.75 per hour for returning students

Competition Closes February 25, 2024 Kawartha
Conservation

Lindsay, Ontario

Are you looking to work with exceptional people in the beautiful environment of the Kawartha Lakes doing important work? Are you inspired by purpose, a professional who enjoys a challenge with a workload that provides variety, creativity, and collaboration? Do you enjoy celebrating collective achievement? We are looking for ambitious people who share our values. If this sounds like a perfect fit, we want to talk to you!

The position
This position is responsible for supporting the advancement of the Conservation Lands programs including property maintenance, trail management and development, planting and monitoring restoration projects, general property maintenance, invasive species control, infrastructure improvements, and contributing to the strategic goals and advancement of the department.

Your attributes
You appreciate that creating opportunities for people to connect to nature involves a variety of pieces including nature interpretation, clean and sanitary facilities, safe trail networks, and experiential programs.

You demonstrate an ability to work with a variety of grounds keeping equipment including safe operations, general care and maintenance.

You possess the knowledge and experience relevant to the management and maintenance of trail networks, property restoration projects, and infrastructure repair and maintenance.

You are a motivated individual who enjoys contributing to the attainment of excellent customer service, supporting the organization in achieving commitments and using your skills for successful project implementation.

You appreciate working in a team environment where supporting the success of others is just as important as your own success.

You appreciate the freedom to make independent technical decisions within the scope of your expertise and in keeping with provincial and Kawartha Conservation policies, guidelines, and procedures.

It is important to you to hold oneself accountable for effectively meeting and exceeding organizational program goals.

Conservation Areas Assistant
Seasonal Position – 40 hours per week

April 29 – August 29, 2024
$16.75 per hour, $17.75 per hour for returning students

Competition Closes February 25, 2024
Kawartha Conservation

Lindsay, Ontario

Conditions of employment
Prior to the start date, the successful candidate is required to complete a satisfactory drivers abstract and Canadian
Criminal Record Check.

You are eligible for the Student Work-Integrated Co-op Program through Eco Canada https://www.eco.ca/swilp/studentquiz.aspx.

More information
If this position interests you, please review the full details at: Careers and Volunteering – Kawartha Conservation. We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening, or an interview will be contacted.

All personal information is collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy
Act. Kawartha Conservation is an inclusive employer. Accommodations are available under the Ontario’s Human Rights
Code

Job Type: Seasonal

Salary: $16.75-$17.75 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person