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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

GIS Specialist

Full Time, Permanent - 35 hours per week

$65,963-78,343 annually

Competition closes July 17, 2022

 

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 a key member of our team. You will be responsible for managing and maintaining spatial data, undertaking analysis, generating summary statistics and mapping using environmental datasets in a range of projects related to natural hazard delineation, regulatory enforcement, and watershed planning. The GIS Specialist will manage and maintain geospatial repository and its associated web services. The GIS Specialist will create presentations and information material for corporate web pages, public open houses, board meetings and community events. This position will also work closely with water monitoring staff to create efficient systems to improve efficiency and reduce data entry requirements as well as ensure data access and reporting functions are working effectively.

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 are a motivated individual who enjoys contributing to the attainment of excellent customer service, supporting the organization in achieving business commitments and using your skills for successful project management.

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.

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Accountant and Business Analyst

Full Time, Permanent - 35 hours per week

$65,963-78,343 annually

Competition closes June 26, 2022

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 an integral member of the finance team. You will be responsible for the full accounting cycle and performing complex financial analysis, reports, forecasting, performance measurements, asset management and strategy, and other financial and accounting related tasks to ensure compliance with public sector accounting standards and best practices. The Accountant and Business Analyst will provide expertise, guidance, and assistance to the Leadership team and provide input and assistance in the production of the corporate budget. You will be responsible for continuing to advance our financial technology, digitization of corporate records and reviewing, improving, and documenting business policies, programs, and procedures.

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 are a motivated individual who enjoys contributing to the attainment of excellent customer service, supporting the organization in achieving business commitments and using your skills for successful project management.

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.

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Director, Planning and Development

Full Time, Permanent
Competitive Salary and Benefits

Competition closes June 26, 2022

 

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 leads by example, can foster growth, success and celebrate 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 position is responsible for leading and administering the Planning and Development department, including the review of planning articles, the permitting process, engineering services, regulatory aspects, associated special projects and providing input regarding watershed and land management planning. As an important member of the Leadership Team, you will provide advice and recommendations on matters such as strategic initiatives, programs, work plans. You will be responsible for the management of the department budget and creating a committed and engaged staff complement

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 enjoy utilizing networks and working relationships to identify strategic opportunities and potential partnerships.

You appreciate the freedom to make independent management and technical decisions within keeping with provincial and Kawartha Conservation policies, guidelines, and procedures.

It is important to you to hold oneself and others accountable for effectively meeting and exceeding organizational and program goals, to act as a role model or coach for others to drive positive results and establish challenging goals.

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More information

If this position interests you, please review the full details at: Careers and Volunteering – Kawartha Conservation. 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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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. 243 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.

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Our ongoing volunteer programs include the following:

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There are currently no other volunteer opportunities available.

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