Student/Seasonal Environmental Technician

The Environment Office Saugeen Ojibway Nation prides itself on being an organization that works daily through our Core Values. These values are tied into all that we do. With WISDOM we can teach. With LOVE we can endure, with RESPECT we can work together even when we don’t agree, with BRAVERY we can achieve, with HONESTY we can act with integrity even when no one is watching, with TRUTH we can trust each other and with HUMILITY we can lift each other up. The Environment Office strives daily to work with our competencies alongside these values and they are woven into the fabric of how we work.  
The Coastal Waters Monitoring Program (CWMP) is a long-term environmental monitoring project focused on increasing our collective knowledge and understanding of the health of the coastal areas of the SON Territory. The Program includes sampling locations across the Territory to identify fish, wetlands/aquatic vegetation, macrobenthic invertebrates, and assess water quality. Those interested in employment in this program can expect full days outdoors in a variety of conditions and physically active work. Days where field work is not feasible, will be spent entering data, repairing gear and equipment, or taking part in training. The Program will be based out of Wiarton and will involve daily travel within the SON Territory. First Aid and Boat Operation and Safety Training (MED-A3 and SVOP) will be provided. 
 

Required Experience: 
Must be 16 years of age or older 
Must have a valid Ontario class ‘G’ or ‘G2” Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle 
Must be physically fit (able to carry equipment and work outside all day)
Willingness to provide the results of a Criminal Background Check

Recommended  Experience:
Minimum 1 year working within an Indigenous community

Core Competencies:
All staff roles at Environment Saugeen Ojibway Nation require the team members to work through our values to deliver the following Core Competencies

Effective Communication:
Provide and receive information using the most effective/efficient/appropriate medium and technology based on what needs to be communicated and to whom. Effectively use different approaches and technologies for different audiences. Communicate effectively and professionally to proponents, work teams, managers, staff and Joint Council. 
Humility and Curiosity:
Being humble by having a respectful, team-focused attitude that values others input and embraces feedback as an opportunity to grow. Having the willingness to learn, admit mistakes and prioritize team success over individual achievements. 
Being curious and having an eagerness to explore, ask questions and seek deeper understanding of yourself and others. Possess and eagerness for continuous learning with a proactive approach to problem solving and innovation. 
Results:
The ability to work in a results oriented culture by achieving goals and staying focused while maintaining a high level of accountability to results. A drive towards outcomes and achieving timelines by prioritizing tasks effectively, taking ownership of challenges and maintaining momentum even when faced with challenges. 
Achieving objectives efficiently and to a high standard while often looking for ways to exceed expectations. Possess a willingness to adapt and find solutions for continuous improvement and measurable success.

Operations:
Possessing operational competency by executing daily workflows to ensure maximum efficiency and quality. Focus on process improvement, monitor personal performance metrics and ensure compliance with current processes and procedures. Adept at time management and working with  teams to execute plans smoothly while adapting to change well.  
Conflict Resolution:
Possess the ability to handle conflicts constructively and be a part of a positive and collaborative work environment. This requires active listening skills while hearing all perspectives, staying calm under pressure and using diplomacy to address differences. Requires the ability to openly communicate, diffuse tensions and work on practical solutions that align with the team and the Environment Office goals. Having the ability to effectively communicate challenges , promote mutual understanding and build trust that matters will be handled in a professional and courteous way. 
Team Building:
Fostering a cohesive, motivated and connected team through collaboration, trust, and open communication among team members. The ability to recognize strengths and opportunities within oneself and others and create an environment where everyone feels valued. Effectively team building by personal development and promoting a shared sense of purpose. The ability to work as a collective effort towards a common goal. 
 

Job Description:

• Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision 
• Willingness to take all reasonable and necessary precautions to ensure personal health & safety and that of coworkers 
• Experience or Interest in operating boats and performing water, fish and wildlife monitoring 
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including effective communication, reliability, and problem solving 
• Proven ability to develop and maintain positive working relationship 
• Ability to take direction from Lead Environmental Technician(s) and uphold environmental monitoring and recording protocols. Upholding health & safety practices and protocols in order to keep yourself and others safe 
• Communicating in a professional manner that demonstrates mutual respect 
• Ensuring that all Fish and Wildlife encountered during monitoring are treated with respect and care