Positions: Conservation Assistants (3)
Type: full-time summer job
Organization: The Couchiching Conservancy http://www.couchconservancy.ca
Location: Orillia, Ontario

The Couchiching Conservancy is a recognized member 
of the Ontario Land Trust Alliance and is a non-profit,
non-government organization operating since 1993. During
that time The Conservancy has protected 9,000 acres of
environmentally significant lands in the Couchiching Region.

Reporting relationship: The Conservation Assistant will
report directly to the Stewardship Coordinator.

This summer position is an excellent opportunity to gain
valuable work experience that will help with the development
of a career in the environmental field.

Demonstrated knowledge in the following
* Post secondary education in environmental science, wildlife 
ecology, environmental planning or related field of study,
* Demonstrated environmental knowledge and understanding 
of ecological principles, including ecological management, 
and planning,
* Excellent plant identification skills, familiarity with
field monitoring techniques,
* Familiarity with local forest, grassland and wetland
communities and species,
* Ability to identify species at risk and non-native,
invasive species,
* Ability to conduct early morning avian monitoring program
for species at risk;
* Experience with Ecological Land Classification,
* Excellent time management, communication and interpersonal
skills,
* Ability to work independently and to take initiative on
projects,
* Ability to work outdoors and in adverse conditions,
ability to work evenings and weekends,
* Must have a valid driver's licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities
* Under supervision, assist in the management of nature
reserves, planning and delivering public education events,
* Collection of biological field data for baseline
documentation reports and annual monitoring reports,
* Compilation of data, development and implementation of
property management plans,
* Promote and raise awareness of Conservancy activities and
practices;
* Assist the delivery of programs and projects for multiple
species at risk and other ecological values on conservation
lands,
* Assist with the collection and analysis of field data on
bird populations, species at risk and vegetation assessments,
* Manage and expand the current database for landowners
associated with reserve properties,
* Provide staff support for special events,
* Address other stewardship issues as required.

LOCATION: Grant's Woods Conservation Centre 
1485 Division Road West, Orillia
DURATION: Summer position 3 positions available

During the interview, successful applicants will be required
to complete a test on species identification.

Email application to: steward@couchconservancy.ca
Please indicate Conservation Assistant in the subject field.
Mail: PO Box 704 Orillia Ontario L3V 6K7