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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

Full Time Opportunities

Compliance Officer and Permitting Technician
Permanent full-time (35 hours per week)
$71,000 – $85,000 per year
Competition Closes April 11, 2025
Kawartha Conservation
Lindsay, Ontario


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

This position is responsible for the delivery of the regulatory compliance program including compliance monitoring and enforcement activities, reviewing and processing permit applications, maintaining files within our information management system, liaising with community members, landowners, municipal partners and professional networks, and contributing to the strategic goals and advancement of Kawartha Conservation.

Your attributes:

You believe that enforcement requires a balanced approach that prioritizes collaboration and voluntary compliance whenever possible.
You are a motivated individual who enjoys contributing to the attainment of excellent customer service, supporting the organization in achieving commitments and using your skills for successful project implementation.

You possess strong project management and time management skills and appreciate the challenge of working on multiple projects simultaneously.

You demonstrate an ability to work with and communicate complicated legislation and regulations in an accessible and easy to understand manner.

You possess knowledge and experience in compliance record keeping, enforcement documentation such as Violation Notices, Compliance Authorizations, Remediation Agreements, Certificates of Offences, etc.

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.

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

More information

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening, or an interview will be contacted.

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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