Job Posting: Community Programs Assistant (CSJ) 

Have you always wanted to work with the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority? Do you want to work with a dynamic team of experts committed to improving environmental health? We have great news – now is your chance! 

We have one (1) opportunity for the seasonal Canada Summer Jobs Program position of Community Programs Assistant. This position will start as early as April 28th and last until approximately August 15, 2025. This role is contingent upon funding through the Canada Summer Jobs program, to be approved April 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 youth 

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!