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JUNIOR DATABASE ANALYST – 4 MONTH CONTRACT

The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA), located near Barrie, Ontario, is a public agency dedicated to innovative watershed management supporting a healthy environment, communities and lifestyles. Our jurisdiction includes 18 municipalities in the County of Simcoe, County of Dufferin, Grey County, and the western part of the City of Barrie and spans approximately 3700 sq. km. Our watershed includes significant landform features, such as the Minesing Wetlands, the Niagara Escarpment, and the Oak Ridges Moraine.

The NVCA is currently seeking an experienced and dynamic individual looking for a rewarding, exciting and great employment experience to join us in the role of Junior Database Analyst.

Reporting to the Manager, Information Management & Technology, this position is responsible for supporting and maintaining the Authority's environmental monitoring database applications and NVCA's source water protection data management platform.​

Key responsibilities include populating and configuring monitoring data application, designing user-friendly web-based data entry forms, migrating content of historical data and creation of user manuals and guides for application designed. 

Ideally, the incumbent has a diploma in computer programming with a minimum of 2 years' experience. The successful candidate will have excellent communications and computer skills including knowledge of .NET, SQL and Web developme​nt. 

This is a 4-month contract position.  Salary is $18.00 per hour with a 35-hour work week. 

We invite you to check out a detailed job description on our website at nvca.on.ca. Please e-mail your resume to careers@nvca.on.ca. Your application must be received by 12:00 p.m. on June 30, 2021. 

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.  We will accommodate the needs of applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.  Please advise us to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.​

Junior Database Analyst.pdf

CORP - Junior Database Analyst.pdf

JUNIOR PLANNER – 5 MONTH CONTRACT​

The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA), located near Barrie, Ontario, is a public agency dedicated to innovative watershed management supporting a healthy environment, communities and lifestyles. Our jurisdiction includes 18 municipalities in the County of Simcoe, County of Dufferin, Grey County, and the western part of the City of Barrie and spans approximately 3700 sq. km. Our watershed includes significant landform features, such as the Minesing Wetlands, the Niagara Escarpment, and the Oak Ridges Moraine.

The NVCA is currently seeking an experienced and dynamic individual looking for a rewarding, exciting and great employment experience to join us in the role of Junior Planner for a 5 month contract with the possibility of an extension.

Reporting to the Manager, Planning Services, this position is responsible for providing review and commenting on applications related to planning and development and provide assistance to the planning services team.

Key responsibilities include assisting the Planning program in the preparation of background information, providing technical review and response and assist with the provision of technical review and processing of permit applications under the Conservation Authorities Act.

Ideally, the incumbent has a degree in Geography, Urban Planning, Environmental Studies; or diploma in planning technician with a minimum of 1-2 years' experience. The successful candidate will have excellent communications and computer skills and the ability to work both independently and in a team.  Ability to pursue membership in Ontario Professional Planner Institute (RPP) and/or the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) is considered an asset.  You must have a valid Ontario driver's license.

This is an approximately 5 month contract position.  Salary range is $$18.00-$21.50 per hour with a 35-hour work week, commensurate with experience.

We invite you to check out a detailed job description on our website at nvca.on.ca. Please e-mail your resume to careers@nvca.on.ca. Your application must be received by 12:00 p.m. on July 5 , 2021.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.  We will accommodate the needs of applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.  Please advise us to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.​

Junior Planner - Job Advertisment.pdf

Junior Planner - Job Description.pdf

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​​​​Careers at NVCA & Accessibility

NVCA welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on ​request​​ for candidate​s taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Volunteers

​Schools & ​Groups​

If your school class or group is looking to help with a fun, outdoor community project, contact Shannon Stephens at 705-424-1479 ext 239 or sstephens@nvca.on.ca.

Volunteer Groups

NVCA's "Friends" groups work to maintain and enhance specific conservation areas. These active groups are always looking for new volunteers!

• Friends of Historic ​Fort Willow
  
• Friends of Minesing Wetlands
  
• Friends of Utopia Park and Gristmill
  
  

Other Events

Visit our Events Page for upcoming community events near you.​​
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