ASAP to November 30, 2025
Who Are We?
The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority’s (UTRCA) mission statement is Inspiring a Healthy Environment. The 17 municipalities within the Upper Thames River watershed appoint representatives to the UTRCA’s Board of Directors who represent the local urban and rural communities, deciding policies and programs that will lead to a healthy watershed. Our programs and services focus on five key areas:
- Protecting people and property and supporting safe development;
- Delivering landowner stewardship;
- Providing natural spaces and recreational opportunities;
- Making science-based decisions;
- Empowering communities and
The Upper Thames River watershed encompasses an area of 3,421 square kilometers and is mainly rural but includes the urban centres of London, Stratford, and Woodstock. The UTRCA serves a total population of approximately 539,500 residents.
UTRCA Conservation Areas provide outdoor recreational opportunities that aim to educate and promote conservation messages to a large audience in an effort to improve the watershed’s natural environment
Who Are You?
As a member of the UTRCA team you will contribute to the mission of Inspiring a Healthy Environment through your skill and expertise, but also through your passion for the environment and calling to support change and make an impact. You will collaborate with like-minded colleagues to facilitate innovative approaches to the work you do in a supportive, friendly, and connected environment. The UTRCA embraces togetherness – you’ll know your colleagues, have a great time working together, and feel like you belong here. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!
What You Will Do
- Assist with the day to day operations of the Conservation Areas;
- Assist in the delivery of recreation programs and services that emphasize safety and user satisfaction;
- Perform a wide variety of custodial functions including grass cutting, tree trimming, facility maintenance, garbage collection, plumbing, electrical, excavations, and related duties;
- Carry out a variety of mechanical tasks on vehicles and equipment, performing tasks not requiring a licensed mechanic, including minor tune-ups, regular servicing and repairs;
- Liaise with day users, campers, and clubs using UTRCA recreation areas and services to identify their needs, resolving issues and concerns and ensuring their reasonable satisfaction;
- Assist or directly undertake special events and activities within the recreation areas or on lands of the UTRCA, as well as take the lead on all special event set-up and tear down;
- Assist the Superintendent or designate when required;
- Undertake the effective intake, handling, security and processing of cash receipts from users of the recreation areas when required;
- Assist with the delivery and evaluation of the recreation programs and services offered by the UTRCA;
- Assist with maintaining safety systems and procedures relating to all dimensions of recreation areas activities and
What You Will Bring
- Minimum grade 12 education, or equivalent is required;
- Working toward a College Diploma or equivalent from a recognized postsecondary institution in Parks, Recreation, Trades, Law Enforcement or another related field would be considered an asset;
- Valid Ontario Driver’s License and valid CPR/First Aid Certificate;
- A satisfactory police check is required;
- Working experience in Conservation Area maintenance and operations, or in a related environment is preferred;
- Experience in equipment operation including trucks, tractors, riding mowers, grass trimmers, hand tools is preferred;
- Familiarity with the Conservation Authorities Act and applicable regulations;
- Familiarity with drinking water systems and applicable regulations would be an asset with the ability to be trained to operate Conservation Areas drinking water systems;
- Knowledge and comfort working with computers and online reservation systems;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- Ability and desire to assist other staff when required to do so in other work areas of the conservation area;
- Ability to work varied shifts, including include days, afternoons, nights, and weekends;
- Last, but certainly not least, passion, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn.
Compensation and Other Information
- $21.96 per hour;
- Contract, full time, 35 hours per week;
- Pension Plan (OMERS) and 4% in vacation pay;
- Free access to UTRCA Conservation Areas (Fanshawe, Pittock and Wildwood);
Application Information
Qualified candidates are invited to apply by May 15 at 4:00pm to be considered for this opportunity. Please submit your cover letter and resume to the UTRCA, in confidence, via:
E-mail: jobs@thamesriver.ca
Mail: 1424 Clarke Road, London, ON, N5V 5B9
Please indicate the position title in the subject line of your email. While we thank all applications for their interest in the position, only those applications selected for an interview will be contacted.
We are committed to providing a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment that is free from discrimination and fosters belonging. We encourage and welcome applications from qualified members of the four designated groups, and persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
Accommodation is available and will be provided in all aspects of the hiring process as required under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation and as request by applicants. Should you require accommodation in making an application, please contact UTRCA by phone at 519-451-2800 or at the email address above.
Personal information collected in relation to the recruitment process is collected under the authority outlined in the Conservation Authorities Act R.S.O. 1990, c. C.27, s. 18 (1) and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to: General Manager, Upper Thames River Conservation Authority, 1424 Clarke Road, London, ON N5V 5B9, 519-451-2800.