Assistant, Invasive Species Mgmt

at  Credit Valley Conservation Authority

Posting Closing Date: February 26, 2025
Anticipated Start and End Dates: May 5, 2025 To November 7, 2025
Hiring for: 4 Full Time Hourly Positions (35 hours per week)

SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS

CVC has a strong history of working with landowners and other partners to further the conservation and restoration of the Credit River Watershed. Through the support of our watershed municipalities and others we are able to offer a wide and growing range of stewardship services to our rural and urban communities. You can be part of this dynamic and committed team as part of our Ecosystem Restoration and Stewardship (ERS) Program.
Reporting to the Terrestrial Restoration Technicians, these positions support CVC’s Invasive Species Strategy by assisting with the implementation of the Invasive Species Management Program. This includes invasive species removal work on public lands as well as mapping and monitoring. Additional activities include supporting other restoration programs with tree/shrub planting, aquatic fencing removal, building and installation of habitat structures, and nursery operations.
These positions are based out of the Warwick Conservation Centre in Caledon and work throughout the watershed.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Post-secondary studies in botany, biology, ecology, environmental science, or natural resource management are preferred.
• Knowledge of the issues and impacts of invasive species on natural systems within Ontario.
• Outdoor work experience necessary. Ability to work under inclement conditions (i.e.: bugs and weather).
• Some after-hours or weekend work may be required.
• Good native and non-native plant species identification and knowledge.
• Experience with navigation using orthophotos and GIS apps.
• Experience with the collection of field data.
• Some non-native invasive forest insect pest and disease identification and knowledge.
• Good computer skills including use of MS Word and Excel.
• Experience with the safe operation of landscape/farm equipment or chainsaw an asset.
• Pesticide Applicators License with Forestry or Landscape certification an asset.
• Experience with tree/shrub planting as well as plant nursery-related maintenance an asset.
• Access to reliable transportation and a valid class “G2” Ontario Driver’s License required (“G” License an asset). The successful applicant will be required to provide a MTO Driver’s Abstract.

• Work as part of a team implementing invasive species control projects on public lands including chemical and mechanical control methods.
• Work outdoors and away from amenities on a daily basis.
• Field identification of flora and fauna (native and invasive) under the direction of technicians.
• Accurately fill out and post pesticide signage under the supervision of technicians.
• Use basic field techniques to assist with forestry operations including planting trees, nursery operations, wetland restoration, building and installation of habitat structures as well as other Ecological Restoration and Stewardship (ERS) division-related projects.
• Assist with the implementation of early detection monitoring, including for hemlock woolly adelgid or oak wilt.
• Assist with the implementation of TreeAzin injections to ash trees.
• Safe operation of mechanical equipment including brush saws, hedge trimmers, wood chippers, water pumps, ATVs, loading/unloading trailers, farm tractors, and chainsaws (if licenced).
• Collect data on invasive plants to update CVC’s management plans.
• Collect restoration performance monitoring data.
• Assist with the organization and staging of occasional volunteer workdays and events.
• Accurately complete daily data collection sheets.
• Conduct work in a safe manner, ensuring all CVC health and safety policies and procedures are adhered to at all times.
• Other duties and projects as appropriate to the position.
  To apply for this opportunity, please submit a resume and cover letter in a Word or PDF file, one document preferred, via the ‘Appy’ button on the job posting or on our jobs page at: https://cvc.ca/jobs/.
  We thank all applicants for their interest. However only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.
  CVC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005), CVC will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If you require disability – related accommodations, please inform the Human Resources (HR) staff. All personal information is collected under the authority of the municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act