Local recruitment: Source Protection Program Coordinator via Indeed

Grand River Conservation Authority

Cambridge, ON, Canada 🇨🇦

Full Job Description

The Lake Erie Source Protection Region is one of 19 regions in Ontario created to carry out drinking water source protection planning under the Clean Water Act, 2006. The region encompasses the jurisdictions of four conservation authorities: Grand River, Long Point Region, Catfish Creek, and Kettle Creek. The region covers about 10,600 square kilometres, extending along the Lake Erie shoreline from roughly Port Stanley in the west to the community of Dunnville in the east, and north along the Grand River Watershed to the Village of Dundalk. With a population of over one million people in 55 upper and lower-tier municipalities and two First Nations, the region is a mix of urban cities and smaller rural towns where 80% of municipal drinking water supplies come from approximately 250 groundwater wells, and the remaining supply coming from surface water sources.

General Accountabilities
The Source Protection Program Coordinator reports to the Source Protection Program Manager. This role provides effective and confidential program coordination, financial reporting, research, report writing, and project support to the Source Protection Program Manager and the Chair of the Source Protection Committee.

Specific Accountabilities

1. Assist in implementation of the drinking water source protection program under the Clean Water Act, 2006 in the Lake Erie Source Protection Region, comprised of the watersheds of Catfish Creek, Grand River, Kettle Creek, and Long Point Region.

2. Prepare updates and amendments to Source Protection Plans and research, compile, and prepare briefings on technical, policy and procedural matters relating to source water protection, with Conservation Authority and municipal staff.

3. Coordinate consultation on amendments, including early engagement of provincial ministries, pre-consultation with affected municipalities and ministries, public consultation, website updates, and records management.

4. Prepare agendas and coordinate assembly of reports for meetings of the Source Protection Committee, Lake Erie Region Management Committee and municipal working groups. Prepare and present written reports and record meeting minutes.

5. Prepare budgets and progress reports, including financial reports required by provincial funding agreements, with direction from the Source Protection Program Manager.

6. Act as liaison for Source Protection Committee members, municipal staff, and the public, providing information and assistance as required, or directing to the appropriate person.

7. Participate in municipal, Conservation Authority, and Provincial working groups that impact or inform the source protection program.

8. Assist in providing support to municipalities and other agencies in the implementation of Source Protection Plans. This may include organizing and assisting in the facilitation of workshops and working group meetings with the purpose of assisting municipalities in understanding their responsibilities with respect to obligations under the Clean Water Act, 2006.

9. Support and facilitate the integration of source protection planning, the Clean Water Act, 2006 regulations, etc., with other Federal and Provincial policies and programs affecting the Conservation Authorities, municipalities and partners in the Lake Erie Source Protection Region.

10. Coordinate collection of data, compile responses, and develop conclusions to prepare annual progress reports, with input from Conservation Authority and municipal staff, and direction from the Source Protection Program Manager

11. Responsible to ensure all agendas, minutes, source protection reports, and web content are AODA-compliant.

12. Perform other duties as assigned.

Technical Accountabilities

1. Honour`s Bachelor degree in Environmental Studies, Science, Geography, or Planning, or a related field with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience.

2. Working knowledge of resource management.

3. Demonstrated analytical, research and technical report writing skills.

4. Proven communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.

5. Ability to exercise professional judgment and discretion in dealing with confidential information.

6. Excellent problem solving and organizational skills.

7. Ability to work with minimal supervision and within tight deadlines.

8. Advanced computer skills and full knowledge and competency with Microsoft Office suite (e.g.. MS Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).

9. Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat and AODA requirements for customer service, written communication, and document management.

10. Valid Ontario driver`s licence and ability to travel to various locations within the Lake Erie Source Protection Region

Competencies and Abilities:

Professional Judgement

Demonstrated ability in the area of critical thinking, analysis and assessment of implications, making connections of underlying issues and ownership of the outcome. Sound judgment resulting in fair, efficient and effective decision making, bringing clarity and resolution to complex and ambiguous situations. Recognize when to escalate appropriate situations to the next higher level of expertise. Able to make decisions in a timely manner. Make decisions after contemplating various available courses of action, other perspectives, and relying on experience and wisdom.

Integrity/Ethics

The willingness to hold oneself and others accountable for acting in ways that are consistent with stated values, principles and professional standards. Maintaining impartiality, objectivity, confidentiality and fairness when dealing with employees, stakeholders and special interest groups. Complete work in a timely manner and stick to commitments.

Goal/Action Oriented

Does not shy away from challenges and seldom gives up, especially in the face of resistance, setbacks or change. Seizes opportunities; takes initiative and is self-motivated. Organizes work, plans activities and sets priorities in a manner that meets competing needs and timely resolution of matters. Maintains high level of productivity and self-direction. Strong organization, project, and time management skills, including ability to meet deadlines and balance competing interests within timelines. Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously, while producing quality work. Interested in providing suggestions for improvements to the services offered or department. Aware of what legislation is relevant to the work/organization

Team Work

Interacts with people respectfully and effectively. Able and willing to share and receive information. The ability to gather facts and pertinent information to gain an understanding before drawing conclusions, taking action or resolving conflict. Succinct written and verbal communication skills, enabling the message to be received accurately achieving the desired effect. Gather facts and pertinent information to gain an understanding before drawing conclusions. Knows when it is necessary and appropriate to seek out further information. Commitment to sharing ideas and working together; open to input and suggestions. Look for common ground amongst differences of opinion.

Customer Focus

Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers. Develop and maintain partnerships with other employees with whom you work with. Build appropriate rapport; using diplomacy and tact to build constructive and effective relationships.

The annual salary range for this position is Job Level G $67,717 to $82,389 working 35 hours per week

Approximate Start Date: April 2023

To Apply

Please send a resume and covering letter to careers@grandriver.cainMS Word or PDF format andquote “Source Protection Program Coordinator” in the subject line.

Deadline for Applications: 4:00pm April 4, 2023

The GRCA strives to provide a collaborative and respectful work environment. We value the health and well-being of our employees and prioritizes Health and Safety in our workplace. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision care, Participation in the OMERS defined benefit pension plan, with generous employer-matching and a pass for free entry into GRCA conservation areas. We currently provide an option to work a flexible schedule and/or hybrid to balance the demands of both work and home.

We thank you for your interest, however only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

GRCA is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. If you require any accessibility accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact us. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $67,717.00-$82,389.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Dental care
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Flexible schedule
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision care
  • Work from home

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Education:

  • Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Experience:

  • resource management: 3 years (preferred)
  • technical report writing skills: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • driver’s licence (required)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 2023-03-27
Expected start date: 2023-04-24


POSITION TYPE

EXPERIENCE-LEVEL

DEGREE REQUIRED

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