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Would you like to work within the natural beauty and tranquility of the Kawartha Lakes region? Join a team of dedicated and talented individuals committed to our mission of providing “leadership in watershed management and conservation.” Explore our current career and volunteer opportunities and apply today.

Career opportunities

Are you looking to work with exceptional people in the beautiful environment of the Kawartha Lakes doing important work? Are you inspired by purpose, a professional who enjoys a challenge with a workload that provides variety, creativity, and collaboration? Do you enjoy celebrating collective achievement? We are looking for ambitious people who share our values. If this sounds like a perfect fit, we want to talk to you!

The position

The primary duties of the RMO (Risk Management Official)/Source Protection Technician include negotiating Risk management Plans (RMP's), and the issuance of orders, notices, and reports on related activities with various stakeholders. This position will be responsible for compliance activities in consultation and interaction with Kawartha Conservation, and municipal officials to ensure effective implementation with local Source Protection Plans. In addition, the RMO/Source Protection Technician will help deliver local source protection programming, support local implementing bodies (particularly municipalities) in their implementation efforts, and undertake technical work required to support the source protection plan and implementation activities.

Your attributes

You possess the knowledge and experience relevant to the responsibilities of the position and have a positive, professional, and credible reputation both internally and externally.

You appreciate working in a team environment where supporting the success of others is just as important as your own success.

You appreciate the freedom to make independent technical decisions within the scope of your expertise and in keeping with provincial and Kawartha Conservation policies, guidelines, and procedures. 

It is important to you to hold oneself accountable for effectively meeting and exceeding organizational program goals.

Conditions of employment

Prior to the start date, the successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record check.

All personal information is collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Kawartha Conservation is an inclusive employer. Accommodations are available under the Ontario’s Human Rights Code.  

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To apply for a job at Kawartha Conservation, click the Apply Now button in the job description.

We are pleased to accommodate any individual needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodation throughout the hiring process, please contact 705-328-2271, ext. 233 to make your needs known in advance.

We thank all applicants in advance, however, only those selected for interviews will be acknowledged. Personal information is collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for the purpose of this employment opportunity.

Volunteer opportunities

Our ongoing volunteer programs include the following:

There are currently no other volunteer opportunities available.

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