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Last updated January 11, 2012
SUMMER JOB POSTINGS (Term Positions)
- Conservation Assistant
- Resource Management Assistant - Valley Steward
- Canoe Tour Guide
- Interpreter Assistant (Beaver Creek Conservation Area)
- Interpreter Assistant ( Meewasin Valley Centre)
- Conservation Labourer
- Conservation Labourer (French Requirement)
- Environmental Stewardship Coordinator - Partners for the Saskatchewan River Basin
A. Conservation Assistant (Term Position)
PURPOSE
- Participate in the planning and implementation of the resource conservation program throughout Meewasin Valley with emphasis on restoration of natural landscapes.
- Prepare site analysis and inventories including field work, written and graphic reports.
- Assist in sheep grazing operation including constructing and moving fences and pens, and watering.
- Restoration work on damaged sites in the valley.
- Co-ordinate volunteers.
- Must be able to perform heavy physical work in outdoor conditions.
- Evening and weekend work required.
- Full-time enrolment in a post-secondary program in resource management, biology, agriculture or a related discipline. Familiarity with biological and physical components of natural areas in the Saskatoon region.
- Experience with controlled burning, brush cutting, fencing, machine operation, and/or spraying would be an asset.
- The ability to identify native plants would be an asset.
- Knowledge of GIS (AutoDesk MAP, ArcGIS), Excel, Word, Access and photography is a definite asset.
- Report writing skills are essential.
- Ability to work effectively with people, including volunteers.
- Organizational skills are very important.
- A valid driver's license is required.
Salary: $16.37 per hour
Candidates must be full-time students, returning to school in the fall.
Please submit resume by March 1, 2012 to the Director of Operations at the address below. Preference will be gien to full-time students retruning to school in the fall.
Only applicants to be interviewed will be contacted. We would like to thank you in advance for taking the time to submit an application.
The Meewasin Valley Authority is a conservation agency established to protect and develop the natural and cultural heritage resources of the river in the Saskatoon area and promote a better understanding of valley resources.
Meewasin Valley Authority
402 Third Avenue South,
Saskatoon, SK
S7K3G5.
B. Resource Management Assistant - Valley Steward (Term Position)
PURPOSE- Under the supervision of the Resource Planning Manager, to promote good use of the Meewasin Valley through regular and timely visits to sites, site cleanups, sign and other asset maintenance, and communication with Valley residents and visitors about good stewardship behaviours.
- Visit and monitor rural and urban recreation and habitat sites in the valley.
- Clean-up Meewasin designated sites as required and report incidences of vandalism.
- Promote site conservation and stewardship through the distribution of information material to the public.
- Meet with the public to explain stewardship and provide information in regard to Meewasin Bylaws; City and Rural Municipality Bylaws; RCMP, City Police, Corman Park Police and Fire and Protective Services protocols, and the laws of Saskatchewan and Canada.
- Report criminal and maintenance issues to relevant authorities according to Meewasin protocols.
- Visit high schools to to place posters and communicate with youth to discourage parties within the Valley
- Photograph sites to enhance the existing photo library and up date photo monitoring program
- Carry out site inspection for development review conditions
- Address wildlife complaints and liaise with Provincial conservation officers
- Install boating signage and maintain eco - canoe tour guide posts
- Maintain regulatory signage
- Liaise with river users
- Work includes evening and weekend hours
- A valid driver's license is required
- Valid pleasure craft operations card is required
- Willing to work flexible hours, evenings and weekends
- Demonstrated ability to work with the people
- Knowledge of Excel, Word, Access, mapping software, and photography is an asset
- Ability to work effectively with people including volunteers
- Ability to assess risk and deal with conflict
- Organizational Skills are very important
- Report writing skills are essential
- Must be self-motivated and able to work independently
Salary: $16.37 per hour
Candidates must be full-time students, returning to school in the fall.
Please submit resume by March 1, 2012 to the Director of Operations at the address below. Candidates must be full-time students, returning in the fall. Please sumbit one resume for each postition you apply for. Only applicants to be interviewed will be contacted. Thank you in advance for taking the time to submit an application.
The Meewasin Valley Authority is a conservation agency established to protect and develop the natural and cultural heritage resources of the river in the Saskatoon area and promote a better understanding of valley resources.
Meewasin Valley Authority
402 Third Avenue South,
Saskatoon, SK
S7K3G5.
C. Canoe Tour Guide (Term Position)
DUTIES- Lead canoe day tours in a ten-person Voyageur Canoe
- Assist in the development and delivery of cultural and natural heritage education an interpretation programs for children and adults
- Greet and orient visitors, make them aware of river regulations and provide general information about city-wide attractions, facilities and special events
- Plan and maintain displays and program materials
- Undertake research and prepare reports as required
- Distribute information to the public through direct means and media
- Organize special events, including promotion, public awareness, volunteer co-ordination
- Evaluate and report on programs
- Evening and weekend work required
- National Lifeguard Certification (Royal Life Saving Society) - only those with current certification will be considered
- Canoeing certification from Paddling Canada
- First Aid and CPR Certification
- Full-time enrollment in a post-secondary program with a focus on education, natural sciences, or human history
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team with children and adults
- Well developed written and oral communication skills
- Background in the natural (flora and fauna) and cultural (history of the South Saskatchewan River System)
Salary: $16.37 per hour
Please submit resume by March 1, 2012 to the Director of Operations at the address below. Candidates must be full-time students, returning to school in the fall. Please submit one resume for each peosition you apply for.
Only applicants to be interviewed will be contacted. We would like to than you in advance for taking the time to submit an application.
The Meewasin Valley Authority is a conservation agency established to protect and develop the natural and cultural heritage resources of the river in the Saskatoon area and promote a better understanding of valley resources.
Meewasin Valley Authority
402 Third Avenue South,
Saskatoon, SK
S7K3G5.
D. Interpreter Assistant - Beaver Creek Conservation Area (Term Positions)
DUTIES- Assist in the development and delivery of cultural and natural heritage education and interpretation programs for school children and adults.
- Greet and orient visitors, make them aware of site regulations and provide general information about city-wide attractions, facilities and special events.
- Plan, construct and maintain displays and program materials.
- Undertake research and prepare reports as required.
- Distribute information to the public through direct means and media.
- Organize special events, including promotion, public awareness, volunteer co-ordination.
- Evaluate and report on programs.
- Evening and weekend work required.
- Full-time enrolment in a post-secondary program with a focus on education, natural sciences, or human history.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team with children and adults.
- Well developed written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the natural environment through skills and/or experience.
- Preference may be given to candidates with the training and/or skills to develop and deliver environmental education programs for child and family audiences using story-telling, drama, puppetry and art.
- Must possess a valid driver's license.
- Candidates with knowledge of first aid will be given preference (First Aid and CPR certification).
- Computer literate candidates with knowledge of "MS Office" software will be given preference.
- Candidates with National Lifeguard Certification or Canadian Recreational (canoeing) may be given preference.
- Candidates with related interpretive experience may be given preference.
Salary $16.37 per hour
Candidates must be full-time students, returning to school in the fall.
Please submit resume by March 1, 2012 to the Director of Operations at the address below.
Only applicants to be interviewed will be contacted. We would like to thank you in advance for taking the time to submit an application.
The Meewasin Valley Authority is a conservation agency established to protect and develop the natural and cultural heritage resources of the river in the Saskatoon area and promote a better understanding of valley resources.
Meewasin Valley Authority
402 Third Avenue South,
Saskatoon, SK
S7K3G5.
E. Interpreter Assistant - Meewasin Valley Centre (Term Position)
DUTIES- Assist in the development and delivery of cultural and natural heritage education and interpretation programs for school children and adults.
- Greet and orient visitors, make them aware of site regulations and provide general information about city-wide attractions, facilities and special events.
- Plan, construct and maintain displays and program materials.
- Undertake research and prepare reports as required.
- Distribute information to the public through direct means and media.
- Organize special events, including promotion, public awareness, volunteer co-ordination.
- Evaluate and report on programs.
- Evening and weekend work required.
- Full-time enrolment in a post-secondary program with a focus on education, natural sciences, or human history.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Well developed written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrate knowledge of local history and the natural environment through skills and/or experience.
- Preference may be given to candidates with the training and/or skills to develop and deliver public programs for child and family audiences using story-telling, drama, puppetry, video and art.
- Candidates with knowledge of first aid may be given preference (First Aid and CPR certification).
- Computer literate candidates with knowledge of "MS Office" software will be given preference.
- Candidates with related interpretive experience may be given preference.
Salary $16.37 hour
Please submit resume by March 1, 2012 to the Director of Operations at the address below. Candidates must be full-time students, returning to school in the fall.
Only applicants to be interviewed will be contacted. We would like to thank you in advance for taking the time to submit an application.
The Meewasin Valley Authority is a conservation agency established to protect and develop the natural and cultural heritage resources of the river in the Saskatoon area and promote a better understanding of valley resources.
Meewasin Valley Authority
402 Third Avenue South,
Saskatoon, SK
S7K3G5.
F. Conservation Labourer (Term Position)
PURPOSE
- Under the supervision of a foreman, the conservation labourer will perform manual labour work in support of wide variety of landscape maintenance, construction, horticulture, and resource conservation projects throughout the Meewasin Valley, with an emphasis on habitat areas and parks.
- Perform a wide variety of manual tasks of limited complexity requiring the us of standard construction and planting techniques and commonly used tools
- Understand and follow oral instructions
- Respect work-site safety
- The positions would be of particular interest to students enrolled in a post-secondary program in resource management, horticulture, agriculture, landscape design, recreation, or a related discipline.
- Candidates with experience in construction, horticulture, or a related discipline.
- Must be able to perform heavy physical work in outdoor conditions.
- Training in first aid, occupational health, or equipment operation is an asset. Please provide a list of such training with dates.
Skills: Ability to work effectively with people, including volunteers
Duration: May 1 to August 31, 2012
Salary: $16.37 per hour
Requirement: Candidates must be students returning to studies in the fall.
Please submit resume by March 1, 2012 to the Director of Operations at the address below. Preference may be given to full-time students returning to school in the fall.
Only applicants to be interviewed will be contacted. We would like to thank you in advance for taking the time to submit an application.
The Meewasin Valley Authority is a conservation agency established to protect and develop the natural and cultural heritage resources of the river in the Saskatoon area and promote a better understanding of valley resources.
Meewasin Valley Authority
402 Third Avenue South,
Saskatoon, SK
S7K3G5.
G. Conservation Labourer (First Language French) (Term Position)
Purpose- Under the supervision of a foreman, the conservation labourer will perform manual labour work in support of wide variety of landscape maintenance, construction, horticulture, and resource conservation projects throughout the Meewasin Valley, with an emphasis on habitat areas and parks
- Perform a wide variety of manual tasks of limited complexity requiring the use of standard construction and planting techniques and commonly used tools
- Understand and follow oral instructions
- Respect work-site safety
- The positions would be of particular interest to students enrolled in a post-secondary program in resource management, horticulture, agriculture, landscape design, recreation, or a related discipline
- Candidates with experience in construction, horticulture, or agriculture will be preferred.
- Must be able to perform heavy physical work in outdoor conditions
- Training in first aid, occupational health, or equipment operation is an asset. Please provide a list of any such training with dates.
Duration: May 1 to August 31, 2012
Salary: $16.37 plus a Transportation and Participant's Mobility Expenses Allowance (if eligible)
Please submit resume by March 1, 2012 to the Director of Operations at the above address or by email to gcharman@meewasin.com. Only French first language, full-time students returning to school in the fall will be considered. This position is made possible by a grant from Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages.
Only applicants to be interviewed will be contacted. We would like to thank you in advance for taking the time to submit an application.
The Meewasin Valley Authority is a conservation agency established to protect and develop the natural and cultural heritage resources of the river valley in the Saskatoon area and promote a better understanding of the valley.
Meewasin Valley Authority
402 Third Avenue South,
Saskatoon, SK
S7K3G5.
H. Environmental Stewardship Coordinator - Partners FOR the Saskatchewan River Basin (Term Position)
Partners FOR the Saskatchewan River Basin (PFSRB) works to increase awareness, understanding and stewardship of the resources of the Saskatchewan River Basin, extending over the three prairie provinces.
Duties- Assist with marketing, communications, administration, and delivery PFSRB programs, including State of the Basin Report, Envirothon, Click on Climate, Water Watchdog, and Moopher's Amazing Journey to the Sea
- Assist in developing funding proposals for PFSRB programs
- Assist in developing and enhancing partnerships from organizations
- Assist in identifying and developing new PRSRB programs
- General communications, research and marking activities, to increase awareness about PFSRB and the program that it delivers.
Full-time enrollment in a post-secondary program with experience in communications, marketing, and/or environmental education. Preference will be given to students with Aboriginal Status or of a visible minority if they state so on their cover letter. Everyone is encouraged to apply.
Skills- Well developed written and oral communications skills
- Experience in working with environmental or stewardship initiatives
- Knowledge and experience in marketing and communications
- Strong research skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software, including Word, Access, Excel
- Knowledge of web design software an asset
- Must possess a valid driver's license
- May involve some evening and weekend work
Salary: $16.37 per hour
Please submit resume by March 1, 2012 to
Partners FOR the Saskatchewan River Basin
402 Third Avenue South
Saskatoon, SK S7K 3G5
Email: partners AT saskriverbasin DOT ca
Only applicants to be interviewed will be contacted. We would like to thank you in advance for taking the time to submit an application.
