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Position: Program Associate - Watershed Monitoring - Summer Position (Union/Student)
Type: 4 Month Summer Position (Union/Student)
Organization: Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority
Location: NPCA Main Office - 3350 Merrittville Hwy, Thorold, ON; with travel within the watershed 

Please apply online at: Careers | Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority. Please mention you saw this at GoodWork.ca.

As a community-based natural resource management agency, the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority envisions a healthy and vibrant natural environment with shared greenspace and clean water for all.

NPCA’s work supports the conservation, enhancement, and sustainability of healthy watersheds with programs and services that focus on drinking water source protection, flood and hazard management, endangered species protection, ecosystem restoration, community stewardship, education, and land management.

NPCA is the caretaker of 41 conservation areas within the Niagara Peninsula watershed held in public trust for recreation, heritage preservation, conservation, and education. These natural and shared greenspaces marry nature, culture, and adventure to create limitless opportunities for discovery.

Why Work for the NPCA?

• Professional Development: Opportunity for further training and skills development.
• Meaningful Work Experience: Gain hands-on experience, contributing to real projects and making a tangible impact.
• Inclusive and Collaborative Culture: An opportunity to be part of a highly engaged and passionate team of professionals.
• Competitive Benefits: Voluntary enrollment in the OMERS pension plan.
• Access to Niagara Peninsula Conservation Area locations!

Summary of Duties

The Program Associate – Watershed Monitoring holds an important organizational role as a team member responsible for assisting with the program implementation of the Watershed Monitoring and Reporting Division.

This position is funded in part through the Canada Summer Jobs program and candidates must be between the ages of 15-30 and eligible under this program: (have Canadian Citizenship, Permanent Residency or Refugee Protection under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; have a valid social insurance number; and be legally entitled to work in Canada).

Duties and Responsibilities

The Program Associate – Watershed Monitoring will assist with:

• The collection and entry of monitoring data, which may be related to one of more of the following: surface water chemistry, benthic macroinvertebrates, fisheries groundwater, terrestrial, geomorphology, meteorology, and water quantity
• Use and maintenance of specialized equipment in the collection of the data

Qualifications

• Knowledge and interest in Biology / Chemistry / Engineering / Environmental Science / Geography
• Good understanding of computer skills (MS Excel, Access, Power Point and Word)
• Willing to work outdoors, in different or adverse environmental conditions
• Self-motivated and can take initiative for assigned work
• Must possess a valid Ministry of Transportation Class “G” driver’s license
• Must be able to work safely in accordance with the NPCA Health and Safety Policies

Salary: $18.00-$18.50/hour up to 35 hrs/week

Location: NPCA Main Office - 3350 Merrittville Hwy, Thorold, ON; with travel within the watershed 

The NPCA is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace. We do not condone or tolerate discrimination on the basis of citizenship, race, place of origin, ethnic origin, colour, ancestry, disability, age, creed, sex, gender identity, gender expression, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, or record of offence.

Our hiring policies help ensure a consistent, diverse and objective hiring process that is non-discriminatory in nature, and compliant with the Employment Standards Act, Human Rights Code, Occupational Health & Safety, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act as well as any other related legislation ensuring equal employment opportunities.

We can provide accommodation for a disability in all employment activities, in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation, please contact recruitment@npca.ca .