Job Posting
Maintenance - Wildwood Conservation Area
Have you always wanted to work with the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority? Do you want to work with a dynamic team of experts committed to improving environmental health? We have great news – now is your chance!
We have one opportunity for Maintenance at Wildwood Conservation Area in St. Marys. This seasonal, full time position will start early July and will go to October 19.
Who Are We?
The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority’s (UTRCA) mission statement is Inspiring a Healthy Environment. The 17 municipalities within the Upper Thames River watershed appoint representatives to the UTRCA’s Board of Directors who represent the local urban and rural communities, deciding policies and programs that will lead to a healthy watershed. Our programs and services focus on five key areas:
- Protecting people and property and supporting safe development
- Delivering landowner stewardship
- Providing natural spaces and recreational opportunities
- Making science based decisions
- Empowering communities and youth
The Upper Thames River watershed encompasses an area of 3,421 square kilometers, and is mainly rural but includes the urban centres of London, Stratford, and Woodstock. The UTRCA serves a total population of approximately 539,500 residents.
UTRCA Conservation Areas provide outdoor recreational opportunities that aim to educate and promote conservation messages to a large audience in an effort to improve the watershed’s natural environment
Who Are You?
As a member of the UTRCA team you will contribute to the mission of Inspiring a Healthy Environment through your skill and expertise, but also through your passion for the environment and calling to support change and make an impact. You will collaborate with like-minded colleagues to facilitate innovative approaches to the work you do in a supportive, friendly, and connected environment. The UTRCA embraces togetherness – you’ll know your colleagues, have a great time working together, and feel like you belong here. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!
- Ability to work varied shifts, including include days, afternoons, nights, and weekends;
- Last, but certainly not least, passion, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn.
What We Will Do for You
- Provide a great salary: $19.64 per hour, plus 4% in vacation pay;
- Provide a professional, safe, and fun working environment. You’ll get to work outside and enjoy all that spring and summer have to offer, alongside great people and co-workers;
- Schedule you to work full-time (35 hours per week) throughout the contract;
- Provide paid Health and Safety, as well as position-specific task training. We want you to succeed and work safe!
- Ensure you have what you need to work. This includes providing you with a free uniform;
- Give you free access to UTRCA Conservation Areas;
- Get you started as soon as possible and continue your work throughout the summer. End dates for contracts will vary by Conservation Area.
How You Can Apply
Qualified candidates are invited to apply by June 30, 2025 at 4:00pm to be considered for this opportunity. Please submit your cover letter and resume to the UTRCA, in confidence, via:
Mail to 1424 Clarke Road, London ON, N5V 5B9
