You will work at the Baxter Conservation Area located just south of Kars. There is no public transportation to the worksite; candidates should ensure they have reliable transportation prior to applying.
Work schedule is 35 hours a week, Monday through Friday. Hours may vary based on program dates and bookings. Occasional evening, weekend and overtime work may be required. Flexible start date (May, June, or July to end of August 2024) – Please indicate preferred start date when you apply.
Positions are based at the Baxter Conservation Area located just south of Kars.
The Rideau Valley Conservation Authority is the lead intermunicipal agency working to address river-related environmental issues and concerns within the Rideau Valley watershed. Thanks to our many partners, the scope of our environmental protection work includes planning, source water protection, tackling flooding and erosion problems and researching water movement and use in the valley. We help people maintain healthy shorelines, provide advice on development-related issues and report to municipalities, agencies and the public about watershed conditions and trends. We also provide public access to natural waterfront areas, deliver community-based stewardship programs, reduce water pollution and protect fish and wildlife habitat.
For start dates in May or June:
You will assist the Baxter Conservation Area Supervisor and outdoor educators with the planning, delivery and evaluation of Forest School and outdoor and environmental education programs during May and June. You will assist with day camps in July and August as a day camp counsellor and lifeguard. You will act as the lifeguard for camp during camp swimming time at Baxter’s waterfront. You will also act as a resource person in the Interpretive Centre, and you will assist in delivering services to visitors such as selling park passes and monitoring for valid park passes. You will also assist with light cleaning and maintenance of our park trails and facilities.
For start dates beginning July 2:
You will assist with day camps in July and August as a day camp counsellor and lifeguard. You will act as the lifeguard for camp during camp swimming time at Baxter’s waterfront. You will also act as a resource person in the Interpretive Centre, and you will assist in delivering services to visitors such as selling park passes and monitoring for valid park passes. You will also assist with light cleaning and maintenance of our park trails and facilities.
As the ideal candidate, you are a mature secondary or post-secondary school student or recent graduate who takes initiative with previous experience working with school-aged children. Previous experience designing and delivering programming for school-aged children in an educational or recreational setting is an asset. You must have Standard Level First Aid and CPR certification and life guarding certification (NLS minimum requirement). The successful candidate will be required to provide a negative “Vulnerable Sector Check”.
If you enjoy working in the great outdoors and have an enthusiastic attitude towards working with children; if you have a strong commitment to the environment and the protection of land and water resources, please send us your resume and cover letter, indicating your preferred start date by May 10th, 2024 to: e-mail:
Visit us on the web at www.rvca.ca/careers
If you are currently a student, please indicate the program in which you are enrolled, your year of study and the year you will graduate in the subject line of your email.
Human Resources
Rideau Valley Conservation Authority
P.O. Box 599, 3889 Rideau Valley Drive
Manotick, Ontario K4M 1A5
Fax: (613) 692-0831
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Visit us on the web at www.rvca.ca.
The Rideau Valley Conservation Authority is an equal opportunity employer. The Rideau Valley Conservation Authority is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applications; however, we will contact only those candidates selected for consideration. We are committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you are selected for an interview and you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.
