Organizational Overview:
Trout Unlimited Canada (TUC) is a registered Canadian charitable organization that has been improving Canadians’ lives and health since 1972. A water and fisheries protection leader, TUC’s renowned professional staff works with volunteers and partners to protect natural spaces and improve Canadian resources. Science-based and volunteer-driven, Trout Unlimited Canada puts more work on the ground than any other national freshwater conservation organization. Our mission is “to conserve, protect and restore Canada’s freshwater ecosystems and their coldwater resources for current and future generations.” Our programs have a watershed focus and are implemented directly by staff and through the engagement of our local chapters, volunteers, and partners. Our programs and projects focus on assessment, monitoring, and restoration work on freshwater systems, ensuring healthy water quality and quantity, healthy habitats, and healthy freshwater fish communities. This is a unique opportunity to work with such a renowned organization.to conserve, protect and restore Canada’s freshwater ecosystems and their coldwater resources for current and future generations.” Our programs have a watershed focus and are implemented directly by staff and through the engagement of our local chapters, volunteers, and partners. Our programs and projects focus on assessment, monitoring, and restoration work on freshwater systems, ensuring healthy water quality and quantity, healthy habitats, and healthy freshwater fish communities.

Starting Wage: $19/hr
Location: Guelph, ON
Hours: 40 hrs/week; mid-September to late-November; Possibility of extension depending on funding.

Position Mandate:
This job is physically demanding and requires various tasks, including lifting, digging, dragging, and carrying weighted items and operating equipment and hand tools, often in peri-urban or rural settings, sometimes under inclement weather conditions. If you’re ready for a challenge, this position is for you. This position is based in Guelph, but work will be conducted in riparian areas throughout Southern Ontario. Some overnight travel is expected.

Major Responsibilities:
This position requires basic field skills, experience, and excellent teamwork and communication skills. Working under the supervision and direction of the Cooling Streams Coordinator and Conservation Crew Lead, responsibilities include:

• Assist in executing daily work plans, including invasive species removal, site preparation, tree planting, and post-planting maintenance and monitoring.
• Collaborate with the Crew Lead and fellow crew members to ensure project objectives are met safely and efficiently.
• Operate equipment and tools under supervision, always adhering to safety protocols.
• Participate in community outreach events and assist in creating outreach materials.
• Support fish and fish habitat monitoring and assessment efforts.
• Collect data and assist in report preparation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience or knowledge of forestry and ecological restoration
• Post-secondary degree or diploma in forestry, ecology, biology, environmental science, or natural resource management is preferred.
• Good interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency with chainsaws, brush cutters, and hand tools
• Dependable, flexible, and resourceful with excellent teamwork skills.
• Knowledge about freshwater ecology and conservation is an asset.
• Experience working with non-profit organizations is an asset.
• Class G Driver’s License with good driving record.
• Chainsaw Operator’s Training & Certification.
• Forestry Exterminator License is an asset.
• Standard First Aid and CPR certification required.

 Deadline for Submission: 11:59 pm (EST) September 22 or until a suitable candidate is found

Submit your resume and cover letter as a single document electronically to dfields@tucanada.org with the subject line: Conservation Crew Member

 Trout Unlimited Canada is an equal opportunity employer and employs personnel regardless of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, language, citizenship, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, physical and/or mental ability or financial status.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in Trout Unlimited Canada; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.