lt;span style=quot;font-size:12ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Arial,quot;gt;Have you always wanted to work with the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority?amp;nbsp; Do you want to work with a dynamic team of experts committed to improving environmental health? We have great news amp;ndash; now is your chance!lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;br /gt;
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lt;span style=quot;font-size:12ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Arial,quot;gt;We have multiple opportunities for:lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;br /gt;
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lt;span style=quot;font-size:12ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Arial,quot;gt;lt;stronggt;CONSERVATION AREA SECURITY lt;/stronggt;lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;br /gt;
lt;span style=quot;font-size:12ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Arial,quot;gt;lt;stronggt;Fanshawe (6), Wildwood (3) and Pittock (2) Conservation Areaslt;/stronggt;lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;br /gt;
lt;span style=quot;font-size:12ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Arial,quot;gt;lt;stronggt;Seasonal, Full Timelt;/stronggt;lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;
lt;h1gt;lt;stronggt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:14ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Arial,quot;gt;Who Are We?lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/stronggt;lt;/h1gt;
lt;span style=quot;font-size:12ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Arial,quot;gt;The Upper Thames River Conservation Authorityamp;rsquo;s (UTRCA) mission statement is Inspiring a Healthy Environment. The 17 municipalities within the Upper Thames River watershed appoint representatives to the UTRCAamp;rsquo;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:lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;
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lt;ligt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Arial,quot;gt;Protecting people and property and supporting safe developmentlt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/ligt;
lt;ligt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Arial,quot;gt;Delivering landowner stewardshiplt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/ligt;
lt;ligt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Arial,quot;gt;Providing natural spaces and recreational opportunitieslt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/ligt;
lt;ligt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Arial,quot;gt;Making science based decisionslt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/ligt;
lt;ligt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Arial,quot;gt;Empowering communities and youthlt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/ligt;
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lt;span style=quot;font-size:12ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Arial,quot;gt;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.lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;br /gt;
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lt;span style=quot;font-size:12ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Arial,quot;gt;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 watershedamp;rsquo;s natural environmentlt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;
lt;h1gt;lt;stronggt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:14ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Arial,quot;gt;Who Are You?lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/stronggt;lt;/h1gt;
lt;span style=quot;font-size:12ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Arial,quot;gt;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 amp;ndash; youamp;rsquo;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!amp;nbsp;amp;nbsp;lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;
lt;h1gt;lt;stronggt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:14ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Arial,quot;gt;What You Will Dolt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/stronggt;lt;/h1gt;
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lt;ligt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Arial,quot;gt;Assist with the enforcement of policies and regulations within the Conservation Areas to help ensure user and guest satisfaction; lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/ligt;
lt;ligt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Arial,quot;gt;Assist with the enforcement of the following: lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/ligt;
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lt;span style=quot;font-size:12ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Arial,quot;gt;amp;nbsp; amp;nbsp; amp;nbsp; amp;nbsp; amp;nbsp; a) Conservation Authorities Act and Conservation Area Regulations;lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;br /gt;
lt;span style=quot;font-size:12ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Arial,quot;gt;amp;nbsp; amp;nbsp; amp;nbsp; amp;nbsp; amp;nbsp; b) Trespass to Property Act;lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;br /gt;
lt;span style=quot;font-size:12ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Arial,quot;gt;amp;nbsp; amp;nbsp; amp;nbsp; amp;nbsp; amp;nbsp; c) Conservation Area policies/regulations;lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;br /gt;
lt;span style=quot;font-size:12ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Arial,quot;gt;amp;nbsp; amp;nbsp; amp;nbsp; amp;nbsp; amp;nbsp; d) Criminal Code of Canada;lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;
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lt;ligt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Arial,quot;gt;Respond to complaints, assisting the general public and ensure that proper action is taken;lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/ligt;
lt;ligt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Arial,quot;gt;Provide excellent customer service by being proactive where possible;lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/ligt;
lt;ligt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Arial,quot;gt;Assist local Police Services and other enforcement agencies as required;lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/ligt;
lt;ligt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Arial,quot;gt;Attend court when required;lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/ligt;
lt;ligt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Arial,quot;gt;Maintain good customer service, keep a neat and clean appearance while wearing issued UTRCA uniform;lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/ligt;
lt;ligt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Arial,quot;gt;Assist with general park maintenance, facility maintenance, and other duties as required;lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/ligt;
lt;ligt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Arial,quot;gt;Relieve Customer Service Representative staff during their breaks and lunch. lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/ligt;
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lt;h1gt;lt;stronggt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:14ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Arial,quot;gt;What You Will Bringlt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/stronggt;lt;/h1gt;
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lt;ligt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Arial,quot;gt;One year certificate from an accredited College in Park or Enforcement related discipline; lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/ligt;
lt;ligt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Arial,quot;gt;A valid Security Guard License;lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/ligt;
lt;ligt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Arial,quot;gt;Vulnerable Persons Screening is required;lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/ligt;
lt;ligt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Arial,quot;gt;Valid Ontario Driveramp;rsquo;s License and valid CPR/First Aid Certificate;lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/ligt;
lt;ligt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Arial,quot;gt;Previous work experience in amp;nbsp;Enforcement or Park Operations would be considered an asset;lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/ligt;
lt;ligt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Arial,quot;gt;Experience and comfort in operating a wide variety of equipment and machinery;lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/ligt;
lt;ligt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Arial,quot;gt;Excellent verbal and written communication skills; lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/ligt;
lt;ligt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Arial,quot;gt;Ability to work independently, with limited supervision, as well as part of a team;lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/ligt;
lt;ligt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Arial,quot;gt;Ability and desire to assist other staff when required to do so in other work areas of the conservation area; lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/ligt;
lt;ligt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Arial,quot;gt;Ability to work varied shifts, including include days, afternoons, nights, and weekends;lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/ligt;
lt;ligt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Arial,quot;gt;Last, but certainly not least, passion, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn. lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/ligt;
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lt;h1gt;lt;stronggt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:14ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Arial,quot;gt;What We Will Do for Yoult;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/stronggt;lt;/h1gt;
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lt;ligt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Arial,quot;gt;Provide a great salary: $20.70 to $25.36 per hour, plus 4% in vacation pay; lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/ligt;
lt;ligt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Arial,quot;gt;Provide a professional, safe, and fun working environment. Youamp;rsquo;ll get to work outside and enjoy all that spring and summer have to offer, alongside great people and co-workers;lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/ligt;
lt;ligt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Arial,quot;gt;Schedule you to work full-time (up to 35 hours per week) throughout the contract;lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/ligt;
lt;ligt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Arial,quot;gt;Provide paid Health and Safety, as well as position-specific task training. We want you to succeed and work safe!lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/ligt;
lt;ligt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Arial,quot;gt;Ensure you have what you need to work. This includes providing you with a free uniform;lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/ligt;
lt;ligt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Arial,quot;gt;Give you free access to UTRCA Conservation Areas;lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/ligt;
lt;ligt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:12ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Arial,quot;gt;Get you started as soon as possible and continue your work throughout the summer. End dates for contracts will vary by Conservation Area.lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/ligt;
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lt;h1gt;lt;stronggt;lt;span style=quot;font-size:14ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Arial,quot;gt;How You Can Applylt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;/stronggt;lt;/h1gt;
lt;span style=quot;font-size:12ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Arial,quot;gt;Qualified candidates are invited to apply by lt;ugt;lt;stronggt;February 24, 2023 at 4:00pmlt;/stronggt;lt;/ugt; to be considered for this opportunity.amp;nbsp; Please submit your cover letter and resume to the UTRCA, in confidence, via:lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;br /gt;
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lt;span style=quot;font-size:12ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Arial,quot;gt;Mail to 1424 Clarke Road, London ON, N5V 5B9, orlt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;br /gt;
lt;span style=quot;font-size:12ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Arial,quot;gt;Email to lt;a href=quot;mailto:jobs@thamesriver.on.caquot; style=quot;color:blue; text-decoration:underlinequot;gt;jobs@thamesriver.on.calt;/agt;lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;br /gt;
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lt;span style=quot;font-size:12ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Arial,quot;gt;Please indicate the position title and preferred location in the subject line of your email. While we thank all applicants for their interest in the position, only those applications selected for an interview will be contacted.amp;nbsp;lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;br /gt;
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lt;span style=quot;font-size:12ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Arial,quot;gt;As per our COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, all UTRCA staff members are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. As a condition of hire, successful candidates will be required to show proof of vaccination prior to their start date unless medically exempt or otherwise exempt under the Ontario Human Rights Code.lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;br /gt;
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lt;span style=quot;font-size:12ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Arial,quot;gt;We are committed to providing a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment that is free from discrimination and fosters belonging. We encourage and welcome applications from qualified members of the four designated groups, and persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;br /gt;
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lt;span style=quot;font-size:12ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Arial,quot;gt;Accommodation is available and will be provided in all aspects of the hiring process as required under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation and as request by applicants. Should you require accommodation in making an application, please contact UTRCA by phone atamp;nbsp;519-451-2800amp;nbsp;or email at lt;a href=quot;mailto:jobs@thamesriver.on.caquot; style=quot;color:blue; text-decoration:underlinequot;gt;jobs@thamesriver.on.calt;/agt;. amp;nbsp;amp;nbsp;lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;lt;br /gt;
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lt;span style=quot;font-size:12ptquot;gt;lt;span style=quot;font-family:Arial,quot;gt;Personal information collected in relation to the recruitment process is collected under the authority outlined in the Conservation Authorities Actamp;nbsp;R.S.O. 1990, c.amp;nbsp;C.27, s.amp;nbsp;18amp;nbsp;(1) and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to: General Manager, Upper Thames River Conservation Authority, 1424 Clarke Road, London, ON N5V 5B9, 519-451-2800.lt;/spangt;lt;/spangt;
