Maintenance (Canada Summer Jobs)- Pittock Conservation Area

Have you always wanted to work with the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority?

Do you want to work with a dynamic team of experts committed to improving environmental health? We have great news – now is your chance! We have one opportunity for Maintenance at Pittock Conservation Area in Woodstock. 

This seasonal, full time position will start July 7 and will go to August 30. 

Who Are We? 

The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority’s (UTRCA) mission statement is Inspiring a Healthy Environment. The 17 municipalities within the Upper Thames River watershed appoint representatives to the UTRCA’s Board of Directors who represent the local urban and rural communities, deciding policies and programs that will lead to a healthy watershed. Our programs and services focus on five key areas:

• Protecting people and property and supporting safe development
• Delivering landowner stewardship
• Providing natural spaces and recreational opportunities 
• Making science based decisions
• Empowering communities and youth 

The Upper Thames River watershed encompasses an area of 3,421 square kilometers, and is mainly rural but includes the urban centres of London, Stratford, and Woodstock. The UTRCA serves a total population of approximately 539,500 residents. UTRCA Conservation Areas provide outdoor recreational opportunities that aim to educate and promote conservation messages to a large audience in an effort to improve the watershed’s natural environment

Who Are You? 

As a member of the UTRCA team you will contribute to the mission of Inspiring a Healthy Environment through your skill and expertise, but also through your passion for the environment and calling to support change and make an impact. You will collaborate with like-minded colleagues to facilitate innovative approaches to the work you do in a supportive, friendly, and connected environment. The UTRCA embraces togetherness – you’ll know your colleagues, have a great time working together, and feel like you belong here.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! 

What You Will Do

• Perform a wide variety of maintenance tasks and assist with the needs of the users and guests within the Conservation Areas;
• Perform a wide variety of maintenance tasks including grass cutting, tree trimming, facility maintenance, snow removal, garbage collection, recycling collections and other related maintenance duties;
• Maintain good customer service, keep a neat and clean appearance while wearing issued UTRCA uniform; 
• Perform other duties and tasks from time to time as assigned by Superintendent.

What You Will Bring 

• This position is funded through Canada Summer Job Program, therefore candidates must meet the following criteria: 

  o Must be between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive)

  o Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act 

  o Must be legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations

   

• Minimum grade 12 education, or equivalent is required;
• Valid Ontario Driver’s License and valid CPR/First Aid Certificate; 
• A satisfactory police check is required; 
• Working experience in Conservation Area maintenance and operations, or in a related environment is preferred; 
• Experience in equipment operation including tractors, riding mowers, grass trimmers, hand tools is preferred; 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; 
• Ability and desire to assist other staff when required to do so in other work areas of the conservation area; 
• Ability to work varied shifts, including include days, afternoons, nights, and weekends;
• Last, but certainly not least, passion, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn.