Land Management Technician

at  Upper Thames River Conservation Authority

Job Posting
The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority invites applications for the position of:
Land Management Technician
(Full Time Permanent)
Who Are We?
The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority’s (UTRCA) mission statement is Inspiring a Healthy Environment. The 17 municipalities within the Upper Thames River watershed appoint representatives to the UTRCA’s Board of Directors who represent the local urban and rural communities, deciding policies and programs that will lead to a healthy watershed. Our programs and services focus on five key areas:
§ Protecting people and property and supporting safe development;
§ Delivering landowner stewardship;
§ Providing natural spaces and recreational opportunities;
§ Making science-based decisions;
§ Empowering communities and youth.
The Upper Thames River watershed encompasses an area of 3,421 square kilometers and is mainly rural but includes the urban centres of London, Stratford, and Woodstock. The UTRCA serves a total population of approximately 539,500 residents.
UTRCA Conservation Areas provide outdoor recreational opportunities that aim to educate and promote conservation messages to a large audience in an effort to improve the watershed’s natural environment
Who Are You?
As a member of the UTRCA team you will contribute to the mission of Inspiring a Healthy Environment through your skill and expertise, but also through your passion for the environment and calling to support change and make an impact. You will collaborate with like-minded colleagues to facilitate innovative approaches to the work you do in a supportive, friendly, and connected environment. The UTRCA embraces togetherness – you’ll know your colleagues, have a great time working together, and feel like you belong here. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!
Summary
The Land Management Technician implements the day to day operations and management activities on Authority owned and managed properties as identified through work programs and land management planning. This position focuses on risk management including hazard trees, trail management, encroachment, enforcement and invasive species, and supports the field and administration work for UTRCA land management operations.
Qualifications
Education
§ A college diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution in natural resource management, forestry, parks and recreation or other related environment is required.
§ Chainsaw experience is an asset and chainsaw certification required within 12 months of hire.
§ A Pesticide Exterminator’s licence, issued by the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks is an asset.
§ Level 1 Certified Ontario Tree Marker an asset or ability to obtain.
§ POA designation required within 12 months of hire
§ Valid Driver’s License required.
§ Ability to obtain International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist with ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) is an asset.
§ Valid CPR and First Aid certificate is required
§ A satisfactory police information check is required
Experience, Knowledge and Skills:
§ A minimum of three years working experience in natural resource management, forestry, fish and wildlife, land management, conservation area maintenance, or in a related environment is required.
§ Candidates with forestry, forest management, tree health, tree planting and invasive species management experience are preferred.
§ Previous enforcement experience is an asset.
§ Construction or carpentry experience as asset.
§ Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required;
§ A working knowledge of computer skills in Word, Excel, and the Access data base is an asset
§ Familiarity with GPS and GIS software is an asset.
§ Ability to be designated as a Provincial Offences Act (POA) Officer;
§ Familiarity with the Conservation Authorities Act and Trespass to Property Act and applicable regulations;
§ Familiarity with applicable MNRF hunting legislation and regulations as well as other related understandings of hunter education information, and firearm legislation.
§ Familiarity with risk management issues within natural areas such as hazard tree identification and/or trail and trail structure maintenance.
§ Knowledge of invasive plants and forest management is an asset.
Compensation and Other Information
§ Grade 7: $36.88 to $44.88 per hour;
§ Full time, 35 hours per week;
§ Comprehensive Group Benefits, Pension Plan (OMERS) and Vacation package;
§ Free access to UTRCA Conservation Areas (Fanshawe, Pittock and Wildwood).
Application Information
Qualified candidates are invited to apply by June 20, 2024 at 11:59pm to be considered for this opportunity. Please submit your cover letter and resume to the UTRCA, in confidence, via:
Mail: 1424 Clarke Road, London, ON, N5V 5B9
E-mail: jobs@thamesriver.on.ca
Please indicate the position title in the subject line of your email. While we thank all applications for their interest in the position, only those applications selected for an interview will be contacted.
We are committed to providing a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment that is free from discrimination and fosters belonging. We encourage and welcome applications from qualified members of the four designated groups, and persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
Accommodation is available and will be provided in all aspects of the hiring process as required under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation and as request by applicants. Should you require accommodation in making an application, please contact UTRCA by phone at 519-451-2800 or at the email address above.
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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