Program Associate - Welland, Canada - Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority

Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority

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Welland, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Program Associate

Environmental Stewardship

Seasonal OPSEU Union Position

The Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority (NPCA) is a community-based natural resource management agency that works to protect, enhance, and sustain healthy watersheds.

With 60 years of experience, the NPCA offers watershed programs and services that focus on flood and hazard management, source water protection, species protection, ecosystem restoration, community stewardship, and land management.

The NPCA is one of 36 Conservation Authorities in the Province of Ontario.

With 41 Conservation Areas within the Niagara Peninsula watershed, the NPCA manages lands that are held in public trust for recreation, heritage preservation, conservation, and education.

These natural and shared greenspaces marry nature, culture and adventure to create limitless opportunities for discovery.

Summary of Duties

Key Responsibilities

Assist with delivering environmental outreach and engagement activities with the community including native tree/wildflower planting events, invasive species removal, pollinator garden maintenance, presentation, and guided walks/hikes within the watershed jurisdiction;
Support the delivery of communitybased educational programming for youth such as Yellow Fish Road, Envirothon, Niagara Children's Water Festival;
Attend community outreach events to promote NPCA programs and services;
Support the coordination of outreach and engagement activities related to the Niagara River Remedial Action Plan program;
Assist with volunteer coordination by reviewing submissions, responding to inquiries, collecting/maintaining uptodate volunteer data (e.g., volunteer hours and contact information)
Support the coordination of the annual Conservation Awards to recognize NPCA volunteers;
Support daytoday administrative tasks such as ordering tree and plant materials, submitting invoices for approval, data entry & tracking, and basic recordkeeping;

Qualifications

Knowledge and interest in environmental science, biology, geography or a related discipline
Experience with environmental education, outreach, and/or engagement activities
Knowledge of the native trees and plants in the NPCA watershed
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and computer use
Willing to work outdoors in various weather conditions
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to work some irregular hours and weekends
Valid G driver's licence & criminal record check

Salary:
$ $18.00 per hour; up to 35 hrs per week

Location:
NPCA Main Office-250 Thorold Rd W, Welland; with travel within the watershed and opportunity for hybrid work.

Application Deadline:
February 28th, :00pm

The NPCA is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace.

We do not condone or tolerate discrimination on the basis of citizenship, race, place of origin, ethnic origin, colour, ancestry, disability, age, creed, sex, gender identity, gender expression, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, or record of offence.

Our hiring policies help ensure a consistent, diverse and objective hiring process that is non-discriminatory in nature, and compliant with the Employment Standards Act, Human Rights Code, Occupational Health & Safety, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act as well as any other related legislation ensuring equal employment opportunities.