{"id":171861,"date":"2025-02-10T10:35:52","date_gmt":"2025-02-10T15:35:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jobgym.com\/jobboard\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=171861"},"modified":"2025-02-22T00:35:23","modified_gmt":"2025-02-22T05:35:23","slug":"program-associate-trees-for-all","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/www.jobgym.com\/jobboard\/?post_type=job_listing&p=171861","title":{"rendered":"Program Associate \u2013 Trees for All"},"content":{"rendered":"<article class=\"w-full text-token-text-primary focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-offset-[-4px]\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-2\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\">\n<div class=\"m-auto text-base py-[18px] px-6\">\n<div class=\"mx-auto flex flex-1 gap-4 text-base md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 md:max-w-3xl\">\n<div class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col @xs\/thread:px-0 @sm\/thread:px-1.5 @md\/thread:px-4\">\n<div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"user\" data-message-id=\"6783d957-8b23-40c7-825c-57475d36865c\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden items-end rtl:items-start\">\n<div class=\"relative max-w-[var(--user-chat-width,70%)] rounded-3xl bg-token-message-surface px-5 py-2.5\">\n<div class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap\"><span style=\"font-size: 1.5em;font-weight: bold\">About NPCA:<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"w-full text-token-text-primary focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-offset-[-4px]\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-3\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\">\n<div class=\"m-auto text-base py-[18px] px-6\">\n<div class=\"mx-auto flex flex-1 gap-4 text-base md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 md:max-w-3xl\">\n<div class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn @xs\/thread:px-0 @sm\/thread:px-1.5 @md\/thread:px-4\">\n<div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"5959760e-c822-4cc6-8d73-a38271dd57a5\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o-mini\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert dark\">\n<p>The NPCA is committed to the conservation, enhancement, and sustainability of healthy watersheds. We manage 41 conservation areas across the Niagara Peninsula, focusing on watershed protection, community stewardship, education, and conservation efforts. Our goal is to preserve and protect natural spaces for public enjoyment and ecological sustainability.<\/p>\n<h3>Overview:<\/h3>\n<p>The Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority (NPCA) is looking for a dedicated and motivated individual to join our <strong>Trees for All Program<\/strong> as a <strong>Program Associate<\/strong>. This is a full-time, 8-month contract position for students or union members with a passion for environmental conservation and natural resource management.<\/p>\n<p>This position may be funded through the <strong>Canada Summer Jobs Program<\/strong> and is open to individuals between the ages of 15-30 who meet the program\u2019s eligibility criteria.<\/p>\n<h3>Key Responsibilities:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Assist with the implementation of community tree planting projects aligned with NPCA\u2019s <strong>Restoration Program<\/strong> and other stewardship initiatives.<\/li>\n<li>Provide support with planting project monitoring for the <strong>Trees for All Program<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Help with data management related to the Trees for All Program.<\/li>\n<li>Perform other related duties as assigned.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Qualifications:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Knowledge and interest in <strong>Environmental Studies \/ Resource Management<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Practical knowledge of plant species identification.<\/li>\n<li>Excellent communication and customer service skills.<\/li>\n<li>Proficiency in common computer software (MS Outlook, Excel, Word).<\/li>\n<li>Ability to work outdoors in various environmental conditions.<\/li>\n<li>Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative.<\/li>\n<li>Valid <strong>Ministry of Transportation Class \u201cG\u201d driver\u2019s license<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Adherence to NPCA <strong>Health and Safety Policies<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Eligible for the <strong>Canada Summer Jobs program<\/strong>: Must be a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or Refugee with a valid Social Insurance Number and the legal right to work in Canada.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Why Work for the NPCA?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Professional Development<\/strong>: Access to further training and skill-building opportunities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Meaningful Work Experience<\/strong>: Contribute to real projects and make a tangible impact on environmental conservation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Inclusive and Collaborative Culture<\/strong>: Work with a passionate team of professionals.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Competitive Benefits<\/strong>: Voluntary enrollment in the OMERS pension plan.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Access to Conservation Areas<\/strong>: Explore and enjoy Niagara Peninsula Conservation Areas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Position Type:<\/strong> Contract (8 Month), Union\/Student<br \/>\n<strong>Salary:<\/strong> $18.00 &#8211; $18.50\/hour<br \/>\n<strong>Hours:<\/strong> Up to 35 hours\/week<\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply:<\/h3>\n<p>Please apply online at <a href=\"https:\/\/npca.ca\/about\/careers\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\">NPCA Careers<\/a>.<br \/>\n<strong>Application Deadline<\/strong>: February 21, 2025<\/p>\n<p><strong>The NPCA is an equal opportunity employer.<\/strong> We embrace diversity and are committed to a workplace free from discrimination. We comply with all relevant legislation, including the <strong>Ontario Human Rights Code<\/strong> and the <strong>Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act<\/strong>. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please contact <strong><a rel=\"noopener\">recruitment@npca.ca<\/a><\/strong>. AI will not be used.<\/p>\n<p>Start your career with NPCA and help us protect the natural beauty of Niagara!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"author":24199,"featured_media":171682,"template":"","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"default","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"_promoted":"","_job_location":"Fonthill, ON","_application":"https:\/\/npca.ca\/about\/careers","_company_name":"Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority","_company_website":"","_company_tagline":"","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"job-categories":[5576,5583,5584],"job-types":[5594,5598],"class_list":{"0":"post-171861","1":"job_listing","2":"type-job_listing","3":"status-expired","4":"has-post-thumbnail","5":"hentry","7":"job-type-contract","8":"job-type-union-student"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jobgym.com\/jobboard\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/171861","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jobgym.com\/jobboard\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jobgym.com\/jobboard\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jobgym.com\/jobboard\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/24199"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jobgym.com\/jobboard\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/171682"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jobgym.com\/jobboard\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=171861"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jobgym.com\/jobboard\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-categories?post=171861"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jobgym.com\/jobboard\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-types?post=171861"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}