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Position: Swim Guide Data Assistant
Type: age 30 & under / summer
Organization: Swim Drink Fish
Location: Ideally located in Toronto, Kingston, Niagara Region, or elsewhere on the Great Lakes. For the right candidate we *may* consider a different location.

• Position Type: 18-week contract, 37.5 hours/week. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required. One position available.
• Wage Range: $21/hr
• Start Date: May 05th

Do you want to make a positive impact in your community?

Are you excited about working towards swimmable, drinkable, fishable waters for everyone?

About Swim Drink Fish

Swim Drink Fish Canada is a charity dedicated to ensuring swimmable, drinkable, fishable water for everyone. By using community science and storytelling, we inspire millions of people to know and safeguard their waters. We have teams across Canada.

Swim Drink Fish is always looking to grow its movement of passionate water stewards. We need someone to help us manage our Swim Guide app and the data and information for more than 8,000 beaches in 11 countries.

Swim Drink Fish is a Great Place to Work

• You get to make a meaningful, positive impact on the environment
• You get to work with an extremely talented team who you can learn from and lean on
• We are committed to your professional development
• We value your creativity!
• We value your input and we want to know what you think

Swim Drink Fish is an equal opportunity employer; we are committed to having a skilled and diversified workforce. Indigenous Peoples, members of a visible minority group, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, and people from other historically marginalized backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Job Description

The Swim Guide Data Assistant will work with our Technology team to ensure beach water quality information on Swim Guide is accurate and up-to-date. You will be reporting to our Manager of Technology and Innovation and working alongside other staff and volunteers. We work as a team and are always willing to help each other.

This is a work-from-home position. Reliable internet access is important.

Here’s what you need to do…

• Connect with Swim Guide partners across North America through phone and email.
• Enter water quality data into our Swim Guide app, ensuring accuracy
• Add new sites to our Swim Guide database
• Research and write beach descriptions for new beaches
• Manage and update beach and water quality information
• Respond to community inquiries
• Assist with online communications, including blog and social media
• Analyze and report on user data through GIS products
• Assist with the Blue Flag Program, which may include site visits
• Assist with Swim Drink Fish outreach and engagement events
• Assist with other Swim Drink Fish initiatives as required

Here’s what you need to have…

• Excellent social and communication skills
• A passion for water stewardship and conservation
• Attention to detail (this role includes a lot of data entry)
• Experience working collaboratively with a team
• A post-secondary background in science, environmental studies or a related discipline
• Be motivated and able to work independently

Bonus points if you…

• Are a map person with GIS experience
• Love data and spreadsheets
• Love helping people take long walks on the beach
• Know (or have now googled) what Beach Action Values (BAVs) are
• Love the water!

Important Note: Donʼt meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and racialized people of every gender are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Swim Drink Fish, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you have some of these qualities and believe this is the position that will make you excited to come to work every day, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the person we are looking for!

How To Apply

Email the following information in one attachment to Megan (she/her) at megancoad@swimdrinkfish.ca with the subject “Swim Guide Data Assistant - Your Name”.

• Cover letter, highlighting why you best fit this position.
• Resumé, highlighting relevant experience, skills, and training related to the position.
• Include the names and contact information for three references.

Please mention you saw this at GoodWork.ca.

Application deadline is 12:00 pm EST on Friday, April 4, 2025.

**If you are a person with a disability and require assistance during the application process, please don't hesitate to reach out! We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including those with disabilities. If you require accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

This position is subject to funding by the Canada Summer Jobs program, which requires the candidate to:

• Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment;
• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person with refugee protection;
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number and be legally entitled to work in Canada.

*Applicants must be legally permitted to work in Canada.

Swim Drink Fish Canada is committed to having a skilled, diversified workforce reflective of our community, and to the equitable representation of women, Indigenous peoples, LGBTQ2+ individuals, and members of visible minority groups.

Sorry, but we can only respond to those candidates selected for an interview.