Resource Technician, Rideau Valley Conservation Authority

[timouse]

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Position: Resource Technician

Organization: Rideau Valley Conservation Authority

http://www.rideauvalley.on.ca

Location: Manotick (Ottawa), Ontario

Reporting to the Watershed Ecologist, you will provide

technical assistance in the implementation of the RVCA

aquatic, terrestrial and surface and groundwater monitoring

programs and activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Collect samples and data for various monitoring networks

in accordance with established protocols.

2. Install, operate, and maintain automated and manual

scientific monitoring and sampling equipment for field data

collection.

3. Establish new monitoring locations as directed in the

on-going development of monitoring networks.

4. Conduct field and lab identification of various

biological features and organisms.

5. Conduct stream flow and water level measurements and

assist in the flood forecasting and warning program.

6. Complete desktop assignments in the management and

interpretation of data and information.

7. Coordinate community-based volunteer monitoring

networks, including training, communication and scheduling

of assigned volunteer activities.

8. Liaise with stakeholders and partners on various

monitoring activities and networks: private landowners,

NGOs, federal, provincial and municipal governments and

other Conservation Authorities.

9. Communicate and collaborate with staff of other agencies

and landowners to obtain data, information and services to

meet RVCA program objectives.

10. Participate in training of seasonal employees and

supervise field activities throughout the sampling period.

11. Assist in program/project reporting as required.

As the ideal candidate, you will hold a diploma in a

program related to environmental sciences. You will have at

least one year of relevant experience and you are physically

capable of performing field tasks, sometimes under adverse

conditions. You have good communication skills in English.

A valid Ontario driver's license is mandatory.

If you have a strong commitment to championing protection

of the environment and the safeguarding of land and water

resources, please send your resume and covering letter,

no later than 8:30 a.m. Monday, April 30, 2007 to

rosie.maclean@rideauvalley.on.ca or fax it to 613-692-0831

or mail it to 1128 Mill Street, Box 599, Manotick, ON, K4M 1A5

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Listing ID: 4271

[Calamity Jane]

tell me that you, yourself, applied for this position?????????????????????????

there are numerous RVCA spots where we hang out over the summer and where we drop the canoe in the river.

Tim..................please move HERE!!!