HELP WANTED: Environmental Technician

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Lower Trent Conservation is seeking an Environmental Technician to assist with implementation activities of the Bay of Quinte Remedial Action Plan (BQRAP). The Environmental Technician will report to the Watershed Management Coordinator.

JOB TASKS:
1. Assist with delivery of the BQRAP Habitat Enhancement Program including:
a. Providing advice and assistance to landowners regarding shoreline naturalization and habitat enhancement
b. Assisting with promotion of the program and implementation of demonstration projects
2. Airphoto interpretation and field verification of natural heritage features to assist with the development of the BQRAP Natural Heritage Strategy
3. Assist with other inventories and ecological studies, as required
4. Development and delivery of a septic system care program (data collection and distribution of materials)
5. Prepare written reports, as required
6. Catalogue BQRAP information/data
7. Complete other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:
- Post-secondary education in environmental sciences or related field
- Minimum 2 years experience related to the major job tasks
- Strong oral, written, analytical, and decision-making skills
- Able to work independently and in a team environment
- Air photo interpretation
- Understanding and use of ESRI Geographic Information systems software
- Strong terrestrial and wetland plant identification skills
- Valid Province of Ontario driver’s licence

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Contract to December 31, 2012 # full-time (40 hours/week) # $22.77/hour
- Potential for contract renewal

DEADLINE:
Forward your cover letter specifying how you learned about this job opportunity, clearly marked Environmental Technician@, along with a resume by July 26, 2012 at 4:00 PM via email to:
Anne Anderson, Watershed Management Coordinator
Lower Trent Conservation # 714 Murray Street, RR 1, Trenton, Ontario K8V 5P4
Websites: www.ltc.on.ca # www.bqrap.ca Email: information@ltc.on.ca