Careers & Volunteers at NVCA
Careers
Regulations Technician (full-time, permanent)
As part of the regulations team, this position is responsible for implementing the environmental regulations under the Conservation Authorities Act.
Key responsibilities include providing technical review and response to permit applications. You will also be responsible for processing public and legal enquiries, and identifying violations under the Act. Applications under the Niagara Escarpment Planning & Development Act and Environmental Assessment Act are processed as required. Site visits are required to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
Ideally, the incumbent has a diploma/degree in natural resource management, environmental sciences, geography or other related field combined with 2 years’ experience and has their Provincial Offences Officer designation or ability to obtain. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and computer skills and the ability to work both independently and in a team. Knowledge of GIS would be an asset and you must have a valid Ontario driver’s license.
This is a permanent full-time position. The NVCA offers a competitive benefit package including OMERS. Annual salary rate is $56,238 to $68,304 (Grade 5) based on a 35 hour work week (commensurate with qualifications).
To Apply: Email your resume to
careers@nvca.on.ca. Your application must be received by 2:00p.m. on June 19, 2019.
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.
Camp Counsellor (summer student)
NVCA is currently seeking individuals looking for a rewarding employment experience to join us in the summer student role of Camp Counsellor.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the direct supervision and leadership of individual day camper groups. For a full list of duties and details, please see the job posting below:
To Apply: Email your resume to careers@nvca.on.ca. Your application must be received by 2:00p.m. on June 19, 2019.
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.
Careers at NVCA & Accessibility
NVCA welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Volunteers
Tree Planting
Please see our events page for a complete listing of volunteer opportunities!
Thanks to all our volunteers their ongoing support of our community tree planting program! Special thanks to the landowners that welcomed us to their property for the plants - together we are working to restore the health of our rivers and streams.
Thanks also to The UPS Foundation and to TD Friends of the Environment for their generous support of NVCA's community tree planting program.
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!
Other Events
Visit our
Events Page for upcoming community events near you.
