RESOURCE SPECIALIST

Two Year Contract

$53,332- $63,779 (plus benefits)

The Rideau Valley Conservation Authority is the lead intermunicipal agency working to address river-related environmental issues and concerns within the Rideau Valley watershed. Thanks to our many partners, the scope of our environmental protection work includes planning, source water protection, tackling flooding and erosion problems and researching water movement and use in the valley. We help people maintain healthy shorelines, provide advice on development-related issues and report to municipalities, agencies and the public about watershed conditions and trends. We also provide public access to natural waterfront areas, deliver community-based stewardship programs, reduce water pollution and protect fish and wildlife habitat.

Our offices are located in a suburban area just south of Ottawa where public transportation is limited. Candidates should ensure they have reliable transportation prior to applying.

Reporting to the Senior Planner, you will work in partnership with RVCA professionals to satisfy the information needs of clients. On a regular basis, you will assist clients with their property enquiries and explain any potential environmental impact of development and site alteration in regulated areas. You will also help clients understand the relevant regulatory and planning processes and policies. You will assist planning staff with their assessment of various applications under the Planning Act and you will process routine permit applications under Ontario Regulation 174/06, Section 28 of the Conservation Authorities Act. You will research and respond to confidential legal inquiries.

As the ideal candidate, you have a diploma in planning technology, resource management or other earth science field. You have at least two years relevant experience in a customer service environment with exposure to environmental best management practices, resources and environmental programs. Your knowledge of Conservation Authority policies, permit and regulations program will be a definite asset. You must have excellent English verbal and written communication skills; the ability to communicate in French is considered an asset. You have strong negotiation skills and are naturally diplomatic with the ability to interpret technical drawings and maps. You are proficient in using various software applications including Word, Excel and Access. A valid driver’s license is mandatory.

If you have a strong commitment to championing protection of the environment and the safeguarding of land and water resources, please send your resume and covering letter, no later than 8:30 a.m. Monday, April 27, 2015, to:

Human Resources
Rideau Valley Conservation Authority
P.O. Box 599, 3889 Rideau Valley Drive
Manotick, Ontario K4M 1A5
Fax: (613) 692-0831
e-mail: hr@rvca.ca

Visit us on the web at http://www.rvca.ca