Invasive Species Monitoring Technician

The Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters is hiring an Invasive Species Monitoring Technician for a position based in Georgina, ON, from May to August 2025, pending funding. The role involves monitoring invasive water soldier populations and conducting outreach. Candidates must be youth aged 15-30, with relevant education and experience. Pay is $25.11 per hour for 35 hours per week. Applications are due by March 23, 2025.
Job Title: Invasive Species Monitoring Technician - Georgina

Application Deadline: March 23, 2025 at 11:59 pm
• *Please Note: This position is dependent upon external funding, yet to be received by the OFAH **

Potential Start Date: May 5, 2025 but specific date to be determined (pending funding approval)

Potential End Date: August 22, 2025

Hours: 35 hours per week

Location: Georgina, ON

Rate of Pay: $25.11 per hour + 4% vacation pay

Number of Positions: 1

Applicants must be youth between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period, as per the requirements of the Government of Canada’s Canada Summer Jobs Program.

The Invasive Species Monitoring Technician is an exciting opportunity to work within the OFAH Foundation’s Invading Species Awareness Program. The successful candidate will conduct surveillance, mapping, and management of water soldier populations in Lake Simcoe. Other responsibilities include participating as a member of the Water Soldier Working Group, speaking and conducting seminars, workshops, and/or presentations on invasive species, including water soldier.

Education and Qualifications:

- College or university education in fish and wildlife, biology, environmental science, or equivalent work-related experience in the relevant fields;

- Minimum of two years natural resources monitoring experience;

- Education and outreach experience would be an asset;

- Native and invasive aquatic plant identification skills;

- Between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period;

- Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of employment; and

- Valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

Required Skills and Experience:

- Essential computer and database management skills (MS Office), written and oral communication skills, public relations, public speaking, interpersonal skills, project management, organizational and multi-tasking skills, time management, and problem solving required; and

- Must be proficient with operating/maneuvering a recreational watercraft and vehicle while towing a trailer.

Other Requirements:

- Valid driver’s license (class G);

- Clean driver’s abstract:

- Valid fishing license;

- Valid pleasure craft operators card;

- Valid emergency first aid training with level A CPR and AED certification (as a minimum)

- Valid OFAH membership (required at time of hire); and

- OFAH employees are required to complete a criminal record check every three years.

Please forward in one document an OFAH Invasive Species Monitoring Technician Application Form, (application form can be downloaded from our website, www.ofah.org/about/jobs/), cover letter, résumé and two references indicating how your skills and qualifications meet each of the requirements of this position to:

Attention: Emma Rupprecht, ISAP Administrator

Ontario Federation of Anglers & Hunters

P.O. Box 2800

Peterborough, Ontario K9J 8L5

Fax: (705) 748-9577

E-mail: isap@ofah.org

NO TELEPHONE CALLS PLEASE OR EMAIL INQUIRES PLEASE

The deadline for applications is March 23, 2025 at 11:59 pm

Interviews will be held remotely by video conferencing or in-person in Georgina, Ontario

Only candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted.

The OFAH Foundation stays informed in regards to the current public and workplace health and safety measures surrounding infectious diseases from federal, provincial and municipal levels of government, and provides regular updates to our staff. We have a workplace safety plan and training in place for our staff and update our plan and training when workplace health and safety measures are implemented or revised by government and public health officials.

The OFAH Foundation is an equal opportunity and accessible employers. We are committed to providing accessible opportunities for all qualified job applicants. Should you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at aodafeedback@ofah.org.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Seasonal
Contract length: 4 months

Pay: $25.11 per hour

Benefits:
• Casual dress
• On-site parking

Schedule:
• 8 hour shift

Application question(s):
• Willing to provide a clear criminal record check?
• Number of years of natural resources monitoring experience.
• Number of years of education and outreach experience.

Education:
• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Licence/Certification:
• emergency first aid with level A CPR & AED certification (preferred)
• pleasure craft operators card (preferred)
• OFAH membership (required)
• driver’s licence (Class G) (required)
• fishing licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-03-09
Expected start date: 2025-05-05