Minesing Wetlands Conservation Technician

Taking care of our environment has never been more important than it is today. The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is looking for a Conservation Technician to join a team committed to protecting our most important natural areas and the species they sustain.

Since 1962, NCC and its supporters have protected 15 million hectares of ecologically significant land across Canada. NCC takes a collaborative, science-based approach to achieve conservation success for the sake of nature and Canadians. With a national office in Toronto and local offices across the country, NCC delivers results you can walk on.

**Purpose and General Description**:
Are you passionate about conserving some of Central Ontario’s most important natural spaces? Do you want to have a positive, lasting impact on nature? Are you looking for a well-rounded position to kick-start your conservation career with hands-on experience? We want to hear from you

NCC is looking for a passionate person to join the Central Ontario West stewardship team as a Conservation Technician. Working closely with NCC’s Coordinator of Conservation Biology, this internship position will help the stewardship team conduct fieldwork in Simcoe County and the eastern Georgian Bay coast with a special emphasis on the Minesing Wetlands; the intern will also help process field data and prepare reports. There are also opportunities to work closely with partner organizations, local stewards, and volunteers. This position is intended to provide an inspiring, learning-focused environment for a junior professional.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Participate in a variety of fieldwork on NCC properties across Central Ontario West including:

- Conducting property inspections to check for natural disturbances, vandalism, trespassing, emerging threats, and risks and liabilities;
- Removing invasive plant species using manual and chemical control methods;
- Monitor biodiversity targets (e.g. species at risk, vegetation communities) and threats (e.g. invasive species);
- Classifying ecosystems by identifying vegetation communities;
- General property maintenance including trail monitoring and sign installation;
- Data entry, analysis, research, and reporting using Microsoft [MM1] Office and an internal database system;
- Support partnerships and collaborative project success;
- Assist with volunteer and property steward management;
- Assist with compliance monitoring of conservation easements.

**Required Skills and Attributes**:
**This posting is targeted to individuals possessing the following skills**:

- Passionate about conserving nature;
- Love for being outdoors and the ability to work for extended periods in various weather conditions and over rough terrain;
- Willingness to learn and follow protocols;
- Comfort working remotely and self-motivated to work independently;
- Excellent organizational skills;
- Proficient with data management and Microsoft Office;
- Physical work will be required (e.g., strenuous hiking, carrying backpack sprayer, etc.);
- Valid class “G” driver’s license, ability to rent a vehicle and comfort driving on highways and rough roads.

**The following additional skills and abilities would be assets in this position but are not required to apply. Training will be provided by NCC to further develop these skills**:

- Basic knowledge of plants, wildlife and vegetation communities as well as experience using identification keys;
- Experience engaging with First Nations communities, members of the public or volunteers;
- Standard First Aid - Level C CPR certification or Wilderness/Remote First Aid.

**Terms of Employment**:

- Subject to funding, this is a 6-month position from May 1, 2023, until November 3, 2023;
- Compensation: $19.40/hour;
- Access to a vehicle to get to field sites or a meeting place is required;
- The position may require occasional weekend and evening work;
- Positions will include “office work” that will be completed in a work from home setting.

**To Apply**:
We value and incorporate diverse traditions, heritage, knowledge and experiences in our mission and in our workplaces. We celebrate the full participation of people from all walks of life as we work towards common goals. We strive for a conservation movement in which equity, diversity and inclusion are the norm. This is our continuous commitment: to promote healthy people, healthy communities and a healthy planet for everyone.

**Application Deadline**: February 15, 2023, 11:59 pm EST

Interviews to be held virtually during the week of February 27 - March 3, 2023