Job Opportunities Archives - Hamilton Conservation Authority

Conservation Area Attendant – Dundas Valley Conservation Area

Post author:sarahgauden
Post published:September 22, 2020
Post category:Job Opportunities

The Hamilton Conservation Authority has the following casual employment opportunity: Conservation Area Attendant - Dundas Valley Conservation Area The Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) is currently seeking a part time casual…

Job Opening: Conservation Planner

Post author:Lindsay
Post published:September 18, 2020
Post category:Job Opportunities

Job Description – Conservation Planner Status: Full time, Permanent Reports to: Manager, Watershed Planning Services Summary: As part of the Watershed Planning and Engineering Division, the Conservation Planner is responsible…

Employment Opportunity: Water Resources Technician

Post author:bb
Post published:February 18, 2020
Post category:Current HCA News / Job Opportunities

Water Resources Technician Summer Student Position Posted February 18, 2020 This is a summer position in Hamilton Conservation Authority’s (HCA) Watershed Planning and Engineering Department. This position reports to HCA…

Employment Opportunities: Summer Employment at HCA Conservation Areas

Post author:bb
Post published:January 21, 2020
Post category:Current HCA News / Job Opportunities

Summer Employment at HCA Conservation Areas Posted January 21, 2020 Join our team this summer and contribute to the environment and your community. Life in the outdoors is always fun…

Conservation Area Attendant – Dundas Valley Conservation Area

Job Opening: Conservation Planner

Employment Opportunity: Water Resources Technician

Employment Opportunities: Summer Employment at HCA Conservation Areas

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Water Level Explanations

Flood Status Explanations

	Normal Generally indicates low flow to base flow conditions. It should be noted that during Normal flow conditions, the inherent risk to personal safety associated with flowing water still exists.
	Level 1 Flows are below 70 percent of their normal summer low flow. Water users are asked to reduce their consumption by 10 per cent.
	Level 2 Flows are below 50 percent of their normal summer low flow. Water users are asked to reduce their consumption by 20 per cent.
	Level 3 Flows are below 30 percent of their normal summer low flow and there is potential for economic harm to water takers and/or significant harm to the ecosystem. The Water Response Team may ask the province to impose mandatory restrictions on those holding Permits to Take Water.

	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.