Job Title: Invasive Species Monitoring Technician – Essex
Application Deadline: March 23, 2025, at 11:59 pm
**Please Note: This position is dependent upon external funding, yet to be received by the OFAH **
Potential Start Date: May 5, 2025 but specific date to be determined (pending funding approval)
Potential End Date: August 22, 2025
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: Essex Region Conservation Authority, Essex, ON
Rate of Pay: $25.11 per hour + 4% vacation pay
Number of Positions: 1
Applicants must be youth between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period, as per the requirements of the Government of Canada’s Canada Summer Jobs Program.
The Invasive Species Monitoring Technician is an exciting opportunity to work within the OFAH Foundation’s Invading Species Awareness Program and Essex Region Conservation Authority. The successful candidate will conduct monitoring and surveillance of invasive species in the Essex Region, including speaking and conducting seminars, workshops, and/or presentations.
Education and Qualifications:
- College or university education in fish and wildlife, biology, environmental science, or equivalent work-related experience in the relevant fields;
- Minimum of two years natural resources monitoring experience;
- Education and outreach experience would be an asset;
- Native and invasive aquatic plant identification skills;
- Between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period;
- Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of employment; and
- Valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
Required Skills and Experience:
- Essential computer and database management skills (MS Office), written and oral communication skills, public relations, public speaking, interpersonal skills, project management, organizational and multi-tasking skills, time management, and problem solving required; and
- Must be proficient with operating/maneuvering a recreational watercraft and vehicle while towing a trailer.
Other Requirements:
- Valid driver’s license (class G);
- Clean driver’s abstract:
- Valid fishing license;
- Valid pleasure craft operators card;
- Valid emergency first aid training with level A CPR and AED certification (as a minimum)
- Valid OFAH membership (required at time of hire); and
- OFAH employees are required to complete a criminal record check every three years.
Please forward in one document an OFAH Invasive Species Monitoring Technician Application Form cover letter, résumé and two references indicating how your skills and qualifications meet each of the requirements of this position to:
Attention: Emma Rupprecht, ISAP Administrator
Ontario Federation of Anglers & Hunters
P.O. Box 2800
Peterborough, Ontario K9J 8L5
E-mail: isap@ofah.org
NO TELEPHONE CALLS PLEASE OR EMAIL INQUIRES PLEASE
The deadline for applications is March 23, 2025 at 11:59 pm
Interviews will be held remotely by video conferencing or in-person in Essex, Ontario
Only candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted.
The OFAH Foundation stays informed in regards to the current public and workplace health and safety measures surrounding infectious diseases from federal, provincial and municipal levels of government, and provides regular updates to our staff. We have a workplace safety plan and training in place for our staff and update our plan and training when workplace health and safety measures are implemented or revised by government and public health officials.
The OFAH Foundation is an equal opportunity and accessible employers. We are committed to providing accessible opportunities for all qualified job applicants. Should you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at aodafeedback@ofah.org.
