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Technician Assistant
Overview
Duties & Responsibilities
• Assist with WD programs/projects such as surface water sampling, tree planting, erosion control blanket install, seeding, fencing, etc
• Inventory culverts using Leica/Spectra GPS surveying equipment.
• Download survey data, process GPS information and map results.
• Transport equipment and materials
• Mechanically inclined and ability to work with farm related equipment is an asset.
• Collect GPS data, enter data in GIS and create maps using GIS.
• Maintenance of interpretive areas such as lawn mowing, cutting wood, painting, trimming, etc.
• Maintain equipment yard and shop.
• Assist with communications and promotions.
• Engage with the public in a professional and friendly manner.
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Post Secondary Background in Ag or Environmental field of Study preferred but not limited to. Knowledge of rural areas and agricultural practices considered an asset.
Skills
• Oral and written communication skills
• GPS, GIS and Microsoft Office skills
• Land surveying equipment set-up and use
• Trailer towing experience
• Planning and organization skills
Contact
Scott Hainsworth, Souris River Watershed District 204-877-3020, scott@srwd.ca