Stewardship Assistant

2 weeks ago

Mississauga, Canada The Riverwood Conservancy Full time

Stewardship Assistant

The Riverwood Conservancy (TRC) is a volunteer
- and member-based charity in Mississauga that provides programs to the community in nature and environmental education, natural areas stewardship / conservation and gardening.

In this full-time, experience-rich, career-path summer position, the Stewardship Assistant (SA) improves the ecosystem health of Riverwood. Under the supervision of the Conservation Manager, the SA supports the Stewardship and Volunteer programs, and when needed, the Gardens Program. The SA schedules, supervises and leads volunteer secondary school students in conservation activities, which protect and restore Riverwood’s ecosystems, and allow students to fulfill their 40-hour community service requirements.

Position responsibilities
- supports conservation activities at Riverwood;
- revitalizes degraded areas to improve and protect Riverwood ecology, habitat and wildlife (plant and animal) biodiversity;
- manages populations of invasive plants; helps map their populations;
- maintains and monitors public trails; reports safety issues;
- maintains and monitors bird feeders and nesting boxes;
- plants native trees, shrubs and perennials, helps monitor their success;
- supports volunteer groups performing stewardship restoration activities;
- keeps the grounds tidy and litter-free;
- organizes, schedules, tracks hours, supervises, and leads secondary students in conservation activities;
- works with community organizations and volunteers of diverse ages and abilities;
- supports public education programs, special events and aquaria care.

Skills and qualifications
- interest and some experience in ecology, environmental science/studies, biology, botany, geology or related studies;
- some hands-on conservation experience and ability to identify flora and fauna are assets;
- sense of humour and excellent communication, organizational and multi-tasking skills;
- demonstrated leadership skills, and ability to adapt to changing work plans;
- ability to work safely as a team and independently with mínimal supervision;
- ability to work with and lead volunteers of diverse backgrounds;
- appreciation of the environment and out-of-doors work;
- a valid Vulnerable Sector Check is required, or the ability to acquire one;
- experience in ArcGIS and GPS use is an asset; some computer skills are an asset;
- training in emergency first aid and CPR is an asset, or training will be provided;
- able to work from home and be able to attend virtual meetings while doing so;

Deliverable
- A professional written report summarizing your experiences, accomplishments, and with recommendations for future management of the site and program.

Start date is expected to be June 19th with an end date of September 1st. The hourly wage is $16.00 per hour; work-week is Monday to Friday.

Brian Packham

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