Posting Closing Date: March 2, 2026Vacancy: Existing Hourly Rate: $21.56 per hourHiring for: 1 Full Time Hourly Position (35 hours/week)Anticipated Start and End Dates: May 19, 2026 To December 4, 2026Who 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 to 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 ROLEReporting to the Natural Heritage Inventory Specialist, you will be a supporting member of a two-person field crew that spends most days of the field season (June to October) conducting biological inventories of vegetation communities using Ecological Land Classification (ELC) and flora in natural areas throughout the Credit River Watershed.



The inventories are conducted on public and private lands; most is off-trailand awide variety of field conditions are encountered. Database entry of field data, and support to analysis and reporting functions are additional office-based components of this position.We are looking for someone who is keen to expand their foundation species identification skills and their experience with ELC. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work closely with our flora expert and to learn about the watershed's species in depth. Our Natural Heritage Inventory team does extensive work in ELC and as a part of our team, you will gain valuable experience in its application, building on the foundation you have gained in the classroom. This is one of the best opportunities out there to gain hands-on, field experience with ELC from experts.QUALIFICATIONSCompletion of a post-secondary program such as biology, ecology, botany, environmental science, fish and wildlife, ecosystem management, or natural resource management. Field work experience necessary.Ability to work under inclement conditions (i.E. bugs, weather, and wetlands) off-trail and using boats, canoes or kayaks as required, all day and on a daily basis. Some of the inventory work may require early morning hours for part of the field season. Ability to accommodate these hours is required.Good organizational skills are necessary. Teams often have multiple projects in-progress so data and mapping must be well organized.Good flora identification skills. Bird identification (sight and song) is an asset.Working experience with field inventory protocols, particularly Ecological Land Classification, is an asset.Experience with data entry using MS Access and with spreadsheets in MS Excel are assets.Customer service or landowner contact experience is an asset. Valid Class "G" Ontario driver's license in valuable standing.



The successful applicant will be required to provide an MTO Ontario Driver's Abstract. Current Standard First Aid/CPR certification.SUMMARY OF MAJOR TASKS Working as a supporting member of a small field crew conducting inventory of natural areas following the Ecological Land Classification protocols throughout the Credit River Watershed. Site navigation using orthophotos and GPS unit.Assist with field identification of flora (trees, shrubs, herbaceous plants including grasses and sedges) and other field data collection. Accurate record-keeping of field data.Assist with in-office identification and verification of flora using dichotomous keys and botanical manuals.Responsible for the accurate entry of field data into MS Access database. Plant sample collection and herbarium specimen preparation. You will be given an individual project to work on over your term that supports our office-based work.Other duties and tasks as appropriate to the positionTo 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.

📌 Assistant, Natural Heritage Inventory - C$21.6 An Hour (Mississauga)
🏢 Credit Valley Conservation
📍 Mississauga