Positions: Conservation Technician
Organization: The Nature Conservancy of Canada
NUMBER OF POSITIONS: Up to 20 (funding dependent)
TYPE OF POSITION: Seasonal (4 or 6 month contracts between April – November);
Note: 16 week contracts will be from ~May – August
LOCATIONS: Elgin (Frontenac Arch), Napanee, Roseneath, Barrie, King City, Ferndale, London, Walsingham
The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is a private, non-profit organization that prides itself on its entrepreneurial, science-based approach to achieving conservation success through direct action. Since 1962, NCC and its supporters have protected more than 2.8 million acres (1.1 million hectares) of ecologically significant land across Canada.NCC focuses on conservation through private action and has a strong track record of partnering with individuals, corporations, community groups, conservation groups and government bodies to create win-win solutions that benefit nature.
PURPOSE AND GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Conservation Technicians will work closely with NCC Coordinators – Conservation Biology across Ontario to support conservation programs. The Conservation Technicians will assist in the implementation of the stewardship and management program for significant natural lands protected by NCC across Ontario by working closely with NCC staff, partner organizations, local stewards and volunteers.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
This posting is targeted to individuals possessing the following skills:
The following additional skills and abilities would be assets in these positions:
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
TO APPLY
To be considered for these positions, please ensure your:
Applications that do not fulfil these submission requirements will not be considered.
Application Deadline: Tuesday, February 19, 2019 (11:59 PM EST)
Late applications will not be considered.
No telephone calls please. We thank everyone who applies for their interest in the Nature Conservancy of Canada; however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
At the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) we strive to promote diversity in the workplace and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
NCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, we will provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.
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Current status: Open/apply now. Date posted: Jan 21 2019 ID: 50570