Field Services Assistant
Interested in conservation and parks work? Enjoy being outdoors and learning new skills? We have a position open that may suit you. Maitland Conservation is currently accepting applications for a Field Services Assistant. This is a summer student position. Possible funding source requires candidates to be between 15 – 30 years of age and be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or have refugee protection, and be legally entitled to work in Canada for this position.
Anticipated Starting Date: May 11th, 2026
Duration: 16 weeks; 37.5 hours per week.
Location: Maitland Valley Conservation Authority, Administration Centre in Wroxeter, Ontario
Job Description
Reporting to the Conservation Areas Coordinator, the candidate will be required to assist with field services activities at Maitland Conservation. Tasks will include general property maintenance including grass cutting using a zero-turn mower, garbage collection, painting, tree pruning, building maintenance and inspections. Main project tasks will include planting and maintenance of trees and shrubs; trail maintenance activities including trail surface repairs and signage updates. Other duties include vehicle and equipment maintenance and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Secondary school graduation or related experience.
- Willingness to work outdoors, occasionally under adverse weather conditions.
- Experience operating zero turn mowers, tractors, vehicles and trailers.
- Experience performing carpentry as well as proper use of power tools and related equipment.
- Ability to work as part of a team and/or with minimum supervision.
- Good analytical, organizational and communications skills.
- Experience using word and excel programs.
- Valid Class G or G2 Ontario driver’s license required.
- Ability to lift heavy objects.
- Chainsaw certification would be an asset.
- Work boots (green patch certified) are required.
Wage Rate: $17.60 – $21.60 per hour (37.5 hours per week)
Benefits: Eligibility to enroll in the OMERS pension plan.
How to Apply: Apply by email with a cover letter and resume to Stewart Lockie, Conservation Areas Coordinator, at slockie@mvca.on.ca. Please submit email applications in Microsoft Word or .pdf format and indicate “field services” in the subject line.
Application Deadline: Wednesday May 6, 2026 by 4:00pm EDT
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Maitland Conservation is an equal opportunity employer. Personal information provided is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation. Applicants are asked to make their needs known in advance. Please note that this position requires work in natural areas. Some sections of these properties are not accessible to visitors with mobility impairment.