The Hamilton Conservation Authority has a seasonal opportunity for a
Ecological Land Classification Technician
(Summer Position)
The Hamilton Conservation Authority is currently seeking Ecological Land Classification (ELC) Technician, for the Hamilton Natural Areas Inventory Project (NAI) for a 16-week position.
The Natural Areas Inventory (NAI) project is an inventory of significant natural areas in the City of Hamilton, and is being undertaken so that current information on plant and wildlife species, vegetation communities, and site boundaries is available for agencies which are responsible for protecting and enhancing natural features and biodiversity. NAIs have been completed every ten years, since 1993. The current NAI will build on earlier work and focus on data gaps in order to provide a baseline for measuring the state of Hamilton’s biodiversity, including the impacts of climate change.
This is a summer position in Hamilton Conservation Authorities (HCA) Watershed Management Services Department. Responsibilities include assistance with a variety of ecological surveys and monitoring programs in City of Hamilton watersheds as part of the Hamilton Natural Areas Inventory (NAI). This will include conducting biological inventories of vegetation communities, and flora in natural areas in Hamilton. The work is conducted mostly off-trail and in a wide variety of field conditions. This position will also assist with reporting, entering field data and data management. This position reports to the ELC Coordinator and NAI Coordinator.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist with vegetation surveys, following the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources’ Ecological Land Classification (ELC) protocols. This will be completed under the guidance of qualified field staff
- Site orientation using aerial photos and GPS unit
- Assist with in-office identification of flora
- Accurate record keeping of data
- Assist with entering data, data management and report writing
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Enrolled or graduated from University or College program with focus in environmental science or Biology/Ecology-related studies
- Good flora identification skills
- Ability to work in inclement conditions (bugs, heat, rain), and field work experience is an asset
- Working experience with field inventory protocols, particularly Ecological Land Classification, is an asset
- Able to work as a team member
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
- Valid Ontario driver’s license and
- Transportation to HCA office
Working Conditions
The Ecological Land Classification Technician (Summer Position) will be based at the Hamilton Conservation Authority’s main office in Ancaster, Ontario; however, the majority of time will be spent in the field. Working hours will total 37.5 per week, Monday through Friday inclusive.
Work Term and Rate of Pay
This is a 16-week casual position with an anticipated starting date of Monday, June 2, 2025 an anticipated completion date of Friday September 19, 2025. The rate of pay level is $18.53 per hour.
Application Process
Interested applicants are to send their cover letter and resume in PDF or MS Word format via email by 4 PM April 28, 2025 to: jobs@conservationhamilton.ca (Please include job title in email subject line)
Although we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process; applicants are asked to inform Human Resources for any disability required accommodations in advance.
