Job Opportunities Archives - Hamilton Conservation Authority

Climate Change Coordinator

Post author:BF
Post published:January 17, 2022
Post category:Current HCA News Job Opportunities

The Hamilton Conservation Authority is hiring a Climate Change Coordinator 2-Year Contract position This is a 2-year contract position in the Hamilton Conservation Authority’s (HCA) Watershed Planning and Engineering Department.…

Skilled Labourer

Post author:BF
Post published:January 14, 2022
Post category:Current HCA News Job Opportunities

The Hamilton Conservation Authority currently has a 1 Year Contract opportunity for a Skilled Labourer Job Summary The position assists with a wide range of restoration and construction projects within…

Heavy Equipment Operator/AZ Driver

Post author:BF
Post published:January 14, 2022
Post category:Current HCA News Job Opportunities

The Hamilton Conservation Authority currently has a Full-time opportunity for a Heavy Equipment Operator/AZ Driver Job Summary The position assists with a wide range of restoration and construction projects within…

Wild Waterworks and Lakeland Pool Summer Positions

Post author:BF
Post published:January 11, 2022
Post category:Current HCA News Job Opportunities

Make your summer job a summer to remember! Wild Waterworks outdoor waterpark has begun accepting applications for the 2022 summer season. Experience huge waves of Wild Waterworks’ amazing employee perks…

Climate Change Coordinator

Skilled Labourer

Heavy Equipment Operator/AZ Driver

Wild Waterworks and Lakeland Pool Summer Positions

Ice Status Update

Current Water Levels

Water Level Explanations

Flood Status Explanations

	Normal No low water conditions exist.
	Level 1 Water users are asked to voluntarily reduce consumption by 10 percent. Precipitation totals are less than 80 percent of long-term averages and/or 30-day average streamflows are less than 100 / 70 percent (springtime / otherwise) of the minimum of the long-term average monthly flows for summer months.
	Level 2 Water users are asked to voluntarily reduce consumption by 20 percent. Precipitation totals are less than 60 percent of long-term averages and/or 30-day average streamflows are less than 70 / 50 percent (springtime / otherwise) of the minimum of the long-term average monthly flows for summer months.
	Level 3 There is also potential for economic harm to water takers and/or significant harm to the ecosystem. The Hamilton Water Response Team may ask the province to impose mandatory restrictions on those holding Permits to Take Water. Precipitation totals are less than 40 percent of long-term averages and/or 30-day average streamflows are less than 50 / 30 percent (springtime / otherwise) of the minimum of the long-term average monthly flows for summer months.

	Normal No flood conditions exist.
	Watershed Conditions Statement - Water Safety High flows, unsafe banks, melting ice or other factors that could be dangerous for recreational users such as anglers, canoeists, hikers, children, pets, etc. Flooding is not expected.
	Watershed Conditions Statement - Flood Outlook Early notice of the potential for flooding based on weather forecasts calling for heavy rain, snow melt, high wind or other conditions that could lead to high runoff, cause ice jams, lakeshore flooding or erosion.
	Flood Watch Flooding is possible in specific watercourses or municipalities. Municipalities, emergency services and individual landowners in flood-prone areas should prepare.
	Flood Warning Flooding is imminent or already occurring in specific watercourses or municipalities. Municipalities and individuals should take action to deal with flood conditions. This may include road closures and evacuations.