Who we are?
North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA) is a community based
unionized environmental organization. We are dedicated to conservation, restoration
and sustainable development on a watershed basis, considering human, economic
and natural environment needs together in an integrated watershed management
approach. NBMCA’s area of jurisdiction equals over 2,900 square kilometres and is
based on identified watersheds within the Lake Nipissing and the Ottawa River
Basins.

Position Overview
Reporting to the Foreperson, Lands & Stewardship, the Technician, Lands &
Stewardship is responsible as team lead for training field crews and performing the
daily maintenance of NBMCA conservation areas, properties, facilities, fleet vehicles,
and equipment. The position supports project planning, ensures safe work practices,
and performs a variety of maintenance and construction activities on NBMCA-owned
lands.

Your Opportunity
This position:

• Ensures the safe operation and daily inspection, and maintenance of NBMCA
  owned and operated equipment (grass cutting equipment, hand tools,
  vehicles and trailers).
• Assists the Manager, Lands & Stewardship in the development of NBMCA
  standard operating procedures and other administrative support, as required.
  Carries out general construction duties, performs conservation lands
  maintenance, and ensures operational procedures are adhered to.
• Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions and be available to work
  weekends and holidays as required.
• Performs all duties in a safe manner in compliance with NBMCA health and
  safety policies and procedures and the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
  15 Janey Avenue North Bay, ON P1C 1N1 P: (705) 474-5420 nbmca.ca

Your Qualifications

• Minimum two years post-secondary diploma in environmental science
  programs, forestry, parks, or resource management. Other related postsecondary education will be considered.
• Minimum two years experience directly related to park operations, winter
  maintenance, land care and facility maintenance.
• Must possess a valid Class “G” Driver’s license with clean driver’s abstract.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public and staff through oral
  expression and in a team environment.
• Strong work ethic and collaborative problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook etc.).
• Ability to lift heavy items up to 60lbs.
• Ability to lead teams of summer staff, assign work, give instructions and hold
  staff accountable for outcomes.
• Ability to operate a variety of hand tools and power equipment (ATV, brush
  saw, leaf blower, pickup truck, trimmer etc.).
• CPR & Standard First Aid certification.
• Chainsaw operator certification, pleasure craft operator certificate, and ATV
  operation certifications would be considered an asset.

Compensation
Salary Range - $27.81- $32.53 per hour, based on a 35-hour work week.
Full-time employment (unionized).
Benefits package and participation in OMERS defined benefit pension plan.

NBMCA was founded in 1972 by the Province of Ontario. As a community-based, non-profit environmental organization, NBMCA is dedicated to conserving, restoring, developing and managing renewable natural resources on a watershed basis. NBMCA is one of 36 Conservation Authorities who are members of Conservation Ontario.