Monitoring Technician

Conservation Halton was created to protect, restore and manage the natural resources in our watershed but we have grown to become so much more. Today, we protect our communities and conserve our natural environment through planning, education and recreation and to support our partners in the creation of sustainable communities within our watershed.

We are looking to build our team with the kind of inspired, ambitious, and strategic people that are not satisfied with the status quo, are excited by the opportunity in every challenge and are driven by meaningful, measurable results. If you are looking to join an environmentally focused and socially conscious community organization, then we are looking for you

Conservation Halton is proud to be recognized as one of Hamilton-Niagara’s Top Employers.

**Contract Type - **Full Time, Permanent

**Flexible work arrangement**:Hybrid

**Work location**:Conservation Halton Administration Office/Remote

**Posting Start Date**:October 28, 2024

**Posting End Date**:November 10, 2024

**Your Opportunity**:
Reporting to the Coordinator, Water and Biodiversity Monitoring, this position is responsible for undertaking data collection, ecological inventories, and monitoring in accordance with monitoring strategies for the watershed and CH lands.
- Lead and assist in field data collection and undertake terrestrial and aquatic surveys using approved protocols
- Perform daily field and in office quality assurance and quality control (QAQC) of collected data and assist in data management of long-term monitoring data
- Identify, assess and pilot new tools and technologies for collecting field data
- Inform the Monitoring Lead of equipment needs and maintenance of field equipment
- Safeguard sensitive species at risk information
- Supervise, train and mentor seasonal staff
- Support the Coordinator to undertake data management, analysis and reporting (e.g., graphs, calculations, and statistical analysis)
- Prepare draft reports, draft accessible science communication, and prepare literature reviews
- Represent Conservation Halton on external committees
- Maintain relationships with sample laboratories, landowners, and external partners where directed by the Coordinator

**Your Qualifications**:

- Degree or diploma from a post-secondary institution in biology, ecology, natural resources management or similar discipline with a minimum of 3 years’ experience
- Broad experience performing ecological monitoring using standardized protocols (e.g., Ontario Stream Assessment Protocol, Backpack Electrofishing, Ontario Benthic Biomonitoring Network, Provincial Water Quality Monitoring Network sampling, Vegetation Quadrants, Timed Botanical Inventories, Forest Health Protocols, Forest Bird Monitoring Protocol, Marsh Monitoring Protocol, Breeding Birds, Species at Risk, etc.)
- Experience in or working knowledge of air photo interpretation, ArcGIS, and handled GPS\
- Knowledge of relevant federal and provincial legislation (e.g., Conservation Authorities Act, Endangered Species Act, Species at Risk Act, Migratory Birds Convention Act, etc.)
- Understanding of hydrological and ecological principles
- Strong species identification skills, and knowledge of habitats, requirements, and threats (i.e., benthic macroinvertebrates, fish, flora and fauna, species at risk).
- Understanding of monitoring associated with fluvial geomorphology, and stream processes
- Knowledge and experience with technological sampling equipment such as electrofisher, water quality metres, ISCO automated samplers and submersible dataloggers

**Your Reward**:

- Starting at $67,128 annually based on a 35-hour work week
- You will work in an inspiring setting with views of the Niagara Escarpment and no traffic lights for several miles
- You will work with a creative, talented and solutions-focused team
- You will work for an organization that provides flexible work arrangements and places tremendous value on professional development and wellness of its employees
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Participation in the OMERS defined benefit pension plan, with generous employer-matching
- Free access to Conservation Halton and Conservation Ontario parks
- Season passes to Glen Eden
- Discounts on Conservation Halton/Glen Eden services, food and merchandise

**Our Core Values**:
**Diversity and Inclusion** - We endeavor to understand, accept and appreciate the value of our differences and encourage authenticity.

**Learning and Innovation** - We embrace the need for continuous improvement, the opportunity to learn from others and the benefits of sharing knowledge.

**Person-Centered Service** - We make people a priority through customer-centred engagement, predictive problem-solving and high-quality service.

**Collaboration** - We seek out and trust in the skills, expertise and experience of others in order to achieve our common ambition.

**Sustainability** - We consider the environmental impact of everything we do and a