Love fieldwork and making the great outdoors your workplace?Are you passionate about environmental science and eager to make a tangible impact? Join our team and work on Ontario's lakes and waterways.
• Work from Boats on Ontario's Lakes: Enjoy the unique experience of conducting field work on the water, surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty.
• Travel Opportunities: Experience different parts of Ontario.
• Collaborative and Supportive Team Environment: Work alongside dedicated professionals who share your passion for environmental protection and sustainability.
• Professional Growth: Enhance your skills and knowledge through diverse and challenging projects.
• Environmental Stewardship: Play an important role in monitoring environmental conditions.
• Community Contribution: Your work will directly contribute to the health and sustainability of lakes and waterways, benefiting both the environment and the communities that rely on these vital resources.
Join us in our mission to protect and preserve Ontario's lakes and waterways. Apply today and be part of a team that makes a difference!
NOTE: we are currently seeking to fill one seasonal position in Dorset, however the results of this competition may be used to fill future seasonal opportunities in Etobicoke, Sudbury or Kenora
About the job
You will:
• Assist in the collection, analysis, and interpretation of environmental data from various field sites.
• Participate in field operations for the investigation of environmental conditions, including water, sediments, fish and other biota.
• Support investigations of environmental conditions to assess the impacts of contaminant discharges, climate change, invasive species, and the effectiveness of control measures.
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
• The position requires the successful candidate to have a valid class G driver's license or equivalent. Proof of a valid driver's license will be required prior to candidate being hired
Knowledge:
• theoretical knowledge of aquatic biology and aquatic chemistry,
• experience with technical/specialized environmental sampling methodologies, data collection procedures, proper handling of samples, and technical reporting standards,
• applied knowledge of water, sediment, fish and benthic macroinvertebrate collection equipment, limnological sampling equipment and methodological and hydrologic equipment
Analytical and Problem-solving skills:
• problem-solving skills to develop and test novel field methodologies and techniques, perform data quality checks/edits, conduct general troubleshooting of sampling equipment and propose solutions
• experience conducting analysis/research of water quality projects and design surveys, including sampling protocols and site selection.
• ability to select appropriate techniques for unique environmental considerations and interpret survey and research results.
Project management, Communication and Leadership skills:
• demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, and lead environmental monitoring and research projects, coordinate activities with partners and lead a team of crew staff
• communication skills to present/discuss technical information and ideas, provide expertise, write technical reports and make presentations
Computer proficiency:
• proficiency with database management, statistical, word processing, and graphics software to: develop and maintain databases, ensure data quality, produce analyses and prepare reports on findings.
Don't meet every qualification?
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's
Human Rights Code and the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer
accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please
contact us.Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace: