timouse Posted April 20, 2007 Report Share Posted April 20, 2007 for any ottawa folk looking for GoodWork...[as posted to GoodWork http://www.GoodWorkCanada.ca ]EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYPosition: Resource TechnicianOrganization: Rideau Valley Conservation Authorityhttp://www.rideauvalley.on.caLocation: Manotick (Ottawa), OntarioReporting to the Watershed Ecologist, you will providetechnical assistance in the implementation of the RVCAaquatic, terrestrial and surface and groundwater monitoringprograms and activities.RESPONSIBILITIES1. Collect samples and data for various monitoring networksin accordance with established protocols.2. Install, operate, and maintain automated and manualscientific monitoring and sampling equipment for field datacollection.3. Establish new monitoring locations as directed in theon-going development of monitoring networks.4. Conduct field and lab identification of variousbiological features and organisms.5. Conduct stream flow and water level measurements andassist in the flood forecasting and warning program.6. Complete desktop assignments in the management andinterpretation of data and information.7. Coordinate community-based volunteer monitoringnetworks, including training, communication and schedulingof assigned volunteer activities.8. Liaise with stakeholders and partners on variousmonitoring activities and networks: private landowners,NGOs, federal, provincial and municipal governments andother Conservation Authorities.9. Communicate and collaborate with staff of other agenciesand landowners to obtain data, information and services tomeet RVCA program objectives.10. Participate in training of seasonal employees andsupervise field activities throughout the sampling period.11. Assist in program/project reporting as required.As the ideal candidate, you will hold a diploma in aprogram related to environmental sciences. You will have atleast one year of relevant experience and you are physicallycapable of performing field tasks, sometimes under adverseconditions. You have good communication skills in English.A valid Ontario driver's license is mandatory.If you have a strong commitment to championing protectionof the environment and the safeguarding of land and waterresources, please send your resume and covering letter,no later than 8:30 a.m. Monday, April 30, 2007 torosie.maclean@rideauvalley.on.ca or fax it to 613-692-0831or mail it to 1128 Mill Street, Box 599, Manotick, ON, K4M 1A5~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~This message will also be posted at one or more of:GoodWork Canada http://www.GoodWorkCanada.caPlanet Volunteer http://www.PlanetVolunteer.netThe Calendar http://Planetfriendly.net/calendar/Any changes or corrections will appear there.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~POST AN ECO-JOB OR OTHER LISTING:Post it with GoodWork: http://GoodWorkCanada.caPost it with PlanetVolunteer: http://PlanetVolunteer.netPost it on the Calendar: http://Planetfriendly.net/calendar/Contact us: http://Planetfriendly.net/inquiry.htmlSUBSCRIBE to GoodWork at: http://www.GoodWorkCanada.caor e-mail to: goodworkcanada-subscribe@yahoogroups.comUN-SUBSCRIBE: the unsubscribe address is found atthe very bottom of this message, and here:http://www.planetfriendly.net/goodworkunsubscribe.htmlGOODWORK RELIES ON your payments and contributions.Please make your cheque payable to: People and Planet,PO Box 21006, RPO Ottawa South, Ottawa ON, Canada K1S 5N1.Or donate online: http://Planetfriendly.net/donate.htmlPay online: http://Planetfriendly.net/goodworkpmt.html(Not tax-deductible. If you want a receipt, please indicate so,and include your e-mail address so we can send you one.)DISCLAIMER: GoodWork/People & Planet does not verify theaccuracy of the messages and listings we distribute. We also donot screen or endorse the organizations or individuals involved.It is the responsibility of the reader to confirm important detailswith the other party/organization, and to take any suitableprecautions before accepting employment, a contract orany other arrangement.--GoodWork Canada http://www.GoodWorkCanada.caPlanetVolunteer http://www.PlanetVolunteer.netPeople & Planet http://www.Planetfriendly.net~ it takes *people* to build a healthier world ~.Listing ID: 4271 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calamity Jane Posted April 21, 2007 Report Share Posted April 21, 2007 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!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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