PETERBOROUGH JOBS

Job Title: Assistant Conservation Areas Technician
Organization: Otonabee Conservation
Location: Peterborough, Ontario

Duration: 16 Week Contract (May – Sep. 6, 2021)
Reports to: Manager, Conservation Lands Program
Hourly Rate: $14.25

Purpose

Responsible for the operation and maintenance of Otonabee Conservation owned properties.

Primary Responsibilities (This is not an exhaustive list)

• Carry out daily operations and maintenance of conservation areas (grounds, facilities, beaches, picnic areas, campgrounds, trails, waste/recycling activities, washroom cleaning), and related record keeping
• Work under supervision of the Manager, Conservation Lands Program
• Work in compliance with the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and any other safety related legislation, as well as related organizational health and safety policies and practices
• Perform basic repairs to buildings, furniture, and other elements of park infrastructure as required
• Undertake routine maintenance of equipment, tools, buildings, and vehicles
• Provide good customer service and problem solve for visitors as required
• Adhere to operating policies and practices to ensure the safety of both staff and visitors
• Assist with duties pertaining to forest management, restoration projects and ecological monitoring
• Participate in orientation and training programs as required
• Assist with conservation area activities and events when required
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned

Skill

• Post-secondary experience in in Parks and Recreation, Forestry, Landscaping, or other area related to natural resources management or demonstrated work experience in conservation areas/parks related maintenance an asset
• Self-motivated and able to work effectively as part of a team or independently with minimal supervision
• General knowledge of maintenance/repair of grounds, buildings and equipment
• Carpentry, grounds maintenance, and small power equipment skills and experience
• General knowledge of/experience with grounds and buildings maintenance tasks and the
• operation of equipment such as riding and push lawn mowers, weed eaters, side-by-sides,
• power/manual tools, etc.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office required, GIS experience is an asset)
• Effective communications and customer service skills, comfortable in dealing with the public
• Knowledge of applicable regulations, laws and bylaws an asset
• Customer service skills including conflict management and resolution
• Chainsaw Operator Certificate and chainsaw experience an asset
• Valid Ontario Class G driver’s license with a clean driving record. An Ontario Ministry of
• Transportation 3-year driver’s record (uncertified) must be provided
• A police record check must be provided in accordance with the Ontario Police Record
• Checks Reform Act (vulnerable sector check, which includes a criminal record check)
• Emergency First Aid and CPR Certificate required (training is provided)

Effort

• May be required to work weekends and statutory holidays throughout contract duration
• Fatigue resulting from managing multiple tasks and priorities
• Required to lift or move up to 27 kg/60 lbs. (e.g. move materials including
• gravel/limestone/rocks, move construction materials, emptying garbage barrels, and
• moving picnic tables)
• Able to traverse/work on irregular or uneven surfaces and terrain, wet or slippery surfaces

Working Conditions

• Interaction with the general public within the conservation areas
• Occasionally required to extend or modify hours of work in response to high/low visitor
• volumes, emergencies, attendance at training sessions or other work related activities
• Outdoor work is required: this will include exposure to variable weather conditions
• (especially summer heat) and other workplace hazards e.g. insects, poison ivy, and wild
• animals, domestic dogs, etc.
• Use of workplace hazardous materials such as cleaning products, fuels and lubricants,
• construction materials, etc.
• Handling of workplace waste and recycling materials
• Significant use of equipment such as riding/push mowers, and trimmers
• Significant use of small tools such as hammers, drills, and saws
• Travel to conservation areas using corporate vehicles required

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please email your cover letter/resume as one file (.pdf or Word doc.) to humanresources@otonabeeconservation.com with the subject heading that includes the work location, name of position, and your name.

Please indicate you saw this posting at GoodWork.

Example Email Subject: Conservation Lands | Assistant Conservation Areas Technician | Taylor Smith

Applications for all positions are due by noon on Friday, March 5, 2021