Field Assistant, Terrestrial - Woodbridge, Canada - Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)

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Woodbridge, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Position Details:

Current Rate of Pay:
Min = $19.87/hr, Max = $21.54/hr

Employment type:
Seasonal

Duration of employment:
May 2023 to August 2023

Hours of work:
hrs/week

Work location:
Earth Rangers

Division:
Development and Engineering Services

Business unit:
Watershed Planning and Ecosystem Science

Travel: 15 to 25%

Remote Work:
None

Seasonal Hire TRCA - 2023

By working at TRCA you will:

Work outdoors during the spring and summer in beautiful natural areas.
Gain valuable experience working at a conservation authority.
Get a free Conservation Ontario annual pass.
Get access to TRCA's Reciprocal Program (discounts across various Ontario attractions).

How you will contribute as part of the TRCA team:

The Field Assistant, Terrestrial Inventories & Monitoring is responsible for assisting in various field monitoring and data collection activities in support of TRCA's environmental monitoring programs and projects.

This position participates in surveying terrestrial vertebrate fauna utilizing environmental monitoring instruments and equipment and following standardized protocols. This position also involves equipment maintenance and care, and environmental data entry. Health and Safety is a requirement of this position.

Major Responsibilities:

Perform the following tasks under supervision:

Assist with monitoring and inventory surveys for bats following specific protocols.
Perform data entry to transfer data from field sheets into spreadsheet or database format
Use various types of monitoring equipment, including: GPS units; bat acoustic monitoring devices and infrared camera
Assist with field observations, data recording, and data management.
Ensure safety in the field (e.g. use of PPE).
All activities are expected to be performed in a safe manner, in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its Regulations, along with Corporate Safety policies, procedures and programs. All necessary personal protective equipment (will be provided by TRCA) must be used and maintained in good condition.

What will you need to succeed:
Education (degree/diploma/certifications)

Actively pursuing or possess a postsecondary education in biology, ecology, forestry, environmental science or a related field.
Valid G Class Driver's License in good standing and own vehicle (requirement to travel outside of public transit hours).

Experience

Previous experience related to environmental monitoring and data collection using bat acoustics would be an asset.

Knowledge/Skill/Ability

Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions and various times of day (e.g. late evenings)
Strong interest in the ecology and vertebrate fauna of the Greater Toronto Area. Ability to identify common fauna species found in the Toronto area would be an asset.
Strong verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team setting.
Computer literacy in Microsoft Office software programs, specifically Word and Excel. Experience working with GIS software an asset.

While the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) thanks all applicants for their interest, only those under consideration will be contacted for interviews.

Please be advised that successful incumbent(s) may be required to undergo a vulnerable sector screening and/or driver's abstract check as a part of the final step in the hiring process.

Personal information you provide through the TRCA recruitment, selection and onboarding process is collected under the authority of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O.

1990, c. C.27.

Collection of this personal information is necessary for the proper administration of this recruitment process for employment and volunteer positions with TRCA.

Personal information is protected from disclosure pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Any questions regarding this collection activity should be directed to the Supervisor of Records, 101 Exchange Avenue, Vaughan, Ontario, L4K 5R6, extension 5216.