The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority is currently accepting resumes for the permanent, full-time position of Forestry & Restoration Technician.

Responsibilities

The Forestry & Restoration Technician is responsible for implementing technical aspects of a comprehensive forestry program and vegetation assessment on private, Authority owned, and other public lands that further the natural resource restoration activities and services of the Authority designed to achieve and maintain a healthy watershed ecosystem.

See https://thamesriver.on.ca/about-us/contact-us/employment-opportunities/ for further details.

Qualifications (Skill)

Education, (degree, diploma, certificates, licenses)

· A college diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution in forestry, restoration ecology, natural resource management or other related environment is required

· A Forestry Exterminator License issued by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment.

· Provincially certified tree marker.

· A chainsaw operator’s certificate is required within 6 months of hiring.

· Valid Driver’s License required.

Experience

· At least 1 year of demonstrated ability and progressive experience in forestry and extension work.

· Familiarity with habitat assessment and restoration techniques.

· Experience with computer systems and software to related responsibilities.

Skills

Excellent communication skills involving community, staff, natural resource agencies and other stakeholders.

Compensation and Other Information

$34.43 to $41.89 per hour – 35 hours per week

OMERS Pension Plan, Comprehensive Group Insurance Plan

Start Date: as soon as possible

As per UTRCA’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, all UTRCA employees are required to be fully vaccinated. As a condition of hire, successful candidates will be required to show acceptable proof of vaccination prior to their start date unless medically exempt or otherwise exempt under the Ontario Human Rights Code.

How to Apply

Deadline for Applications: September 30, 2022, at 3:00 p.m.

Please submit cover letter and resume to: jobs@thamesriver.on.ca indicating the position title in the subject line of your email.

If you do not have access to email, please submit cover letter and resume to:

Sharon Viglianti, HR Administrator

Upper Thames River Conservation Authority

1424 Clarke Road, London, ON N5V 5B9

Applicants will be contacted ONLY if an interview is required.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority is an equal opportunity employer.

Personal information collected in relation to the recruitment process is collected under the authority outlined in the Conservation Authorities Act R.S.O. 1990, c. C.27, s. 18 (1) and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to: General Manager, Upper Thames River Conservation Authority, 1424 Clarke Road, London, ON N5V 5B9, 519-451-2800.

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