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Posting Closing Date: February 22, 2026 Vacancy: Existing Hourly Rate: $21.56 per hour Hiring for: 1 Full Time Hourly Position (35 hours/week) Anticipated Start and End Dates: May 19, 2026 To December 4, 2026 Who are we? Credit Valley Conservation is one of Ontario''s 36 conservation authorities dedicated to protecting, restoring and enhancing our local natural environment. We care for the Credit River, its streams and tributaries from the headwaters in Orangeville to the shores of Lake Ontario in Mississauga. We are scientists, engineers, researchers, educators, environmentalists, stewards, planners, foresters, recreation experts and much more. We create connections between people and nature, knowledge and action. We inspire appreciation for the role of nature in keeping people connected, healthy and happy. We''re leaders and explorers. We are professional and we''re inspired. We know our stuff, and we work every day to make a difference. Who are you? You want to be part of an organization with an environmental goal. You get up every day and go to work with purpose. You accept that you may not change the world, but you''ll try to make an impact in your corner. You like to partner with skilled people across many professions. It''s as natural for you think about the outdoors as it is to think out of the box. You''re passionate, responsible and approachable. You do what''s right, not just what''s easy. You care, and it shows. Why work for us? We offer competitive public sector pay. We have a good employee benefits program. We''re members of the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) pension fund. We have flexible work hours for many positions. We find time to have fun and celebrate successes. You''ll have free access to our parks and discounts on recreational equipment rentals. You''ll know your co-workers by name and will make fast friends. You''ll like being at work. ABOUT THE ROLE The primary function of this position is to provide technical field and sample processing assistance to the benthic macroinvertebrate component of the Integrated Watershed Monitoring Program (IWMP). The successful candidate will also provide assistance to other aquatic and terrestrial components, as required. QUALIFICATIONS Must be currently enrolled in or have completed a college/university diploma or degree program specializing in biology, ecology, environmental science or a related environmental field. Must have a valid Class ''G'' Driver''s License. The successful applicant will be required to provide a MTO Driver''s Abstract. Must be willing to work under adverse environmental conditions and for extended periods in a laboratory. Experience in sampling, sorting and identification of benthic macroinvertebrates. Must be able to identify benthic invertebrates to at least the OBBN 27-group level, to family level is preferred. Ontario Stream Assessment Protocol (OSAP), Ontario Benthos Biomonitoring Network (OBBN) and Society for Freshwater Science (SFS) Taxonomic Certifications are considered assets. Experience in data collection in any of the following areas is considered an asset: water quality, electrofishing and fish identification, fluvial geomorphology, tree health and frogs. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite Software (Word, Excel, Access). Standard first aid and CPR preferred SUMMARY OF MAJOR TASKS Perform the following tasks under limited direction. Sample, sort and identify benthic macroinvertebrates from monitoring sites within the Credit River Watershed. Entry and Qa/Qc of benthic macroinvertebrate data. Provide field and data management assistance to the other components of the IWMP (water quality, fisheries, geomorphology, and terrestrial), or other CVC projects as required. To apply for this opportunity, click on the ''Apply'' button and submit a resume and cover letter in one Word or PDF file, and upload using only the ''Resume'' option. To view other job opportunities, visit our Jobs page at: Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005), CVC will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If you require disability related accommodations, please inform the Human Resources (HR) staff. All personal information is collected under the authority of the municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. ADP''s recruiting platform includes optional AI-driven tools, such as Candidate Relevancy and Profile Relevance. While CVC has access to these features through ADP, CVC does not use or rely on any AI-based screening, scoring, or decision-support tools in its hiring process. All applications are reviewed manually, and all hiring decisions are made by the hiring team. This position is deemed critical for business continuity. We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.