Engineering Assistant
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Engineering Assistant
Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (with the potential of some flexibility) Salary: $42,150.58 - $52,688.23 Start Date: September 2026 Contract: 16-month contract with an opportunity to continue to grow within the organization.
Are you looking for a career with purpose, and one where you can make a positive contribution?
At South Nation Conservation (SNC) you will be immersed in a diverse professional environment, where you can grow in a multi-disciplinary community that includes engineers, planners, biologists, foresters, and GIS technicians, among others.
SNC’s strength lies in our trusted relationships and our diverse experience applying watershed science and research at the community level. Our entrepreneurial culture is a dynamic combination of government and private sector, in which you will have the scope to lead projects to protect and enhance our local environment.
POSITION DETAILS
The Engineering Assistant will work in a multi-disciplinary team environment. Responsibilities are a variety of technical, analytical and data processing tasks for the Resource Management Department. This position reports to the Managing Director, Natural Hazards and Infrastructure.
WHAT YOU OFFER
- Post-secondary education in environmental, resource management, water resources engineering or related discipline.
- Knowledge of water resources, water quality, flow monitoring, calibrations/care of field equipment, and file management.
- Ability and aptitude for field work.
- Knowledge with computer applications, such as, ArcGIS Online, MS Access, MS-Excel, and SharePoint.
- Knowledge of field data collection and processing.
- Surveying experience is an asset.
- Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills.
- Enthusiasm, determination, and the ability to work independently.
- Bilingualism (French/English) is an asset.
- Valid Class “G” Driver’s License.
WHAT WE OFFER
- You will join an organization with over 75 years of history.
- You will have the opportunity to work with a solutions-focused team and develop your skills.
- You will work for an organization that places tremendous value on the professional and personal development of its employees.
- Participate in the OMERS pension plan.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Hybrid work environment.
LOCATION
The SNC office is in a rural location in Finch, Ontario, southeast of Ottawa. The successful candidate must have reliable transportation.
SUBMISSION INFORMATION
Forward a copy of your resume, cover letter, and a writing sample by 8:00 am on August 17, 2026, to:
Hannah Jackson
Accounting and Human Resources Specialist hjackson@nation.on.ca
Please quote ‘Engineering Assistant’ in the subject line.
Submitted resumes must be in Word or PDF format.
Thank you for your interest in South Nation Conservation; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. This position is for an existing vacancy.
Not the right fit? Search for Engineering Assistant jobs in North Stormont, Ontario, Canada
About South Nation Conservation
South Nation Conservation has a strong history in watershed management and leadership in applying sustainability practices. As an agency established under the Conservation Authorities Act of Ontario in 1947, SNC has decades of practical experience in protecting the environment and engaging communities.
Today, it manages 4,384 square-km of land in Eastern Ontario; employs more than 40 staff; and has lead hundreds of stewardship projects to success.
As a community-based environmental organization dedicated to conserving, restoring, developing and managing natural resources on a watershed scale, SNC delivers a range of programs and services for partners and residents.
Success would not be possible without the generous support of member municipalities, federal and provincial initiatives, private sector partnerships and the support of local residents.
Staff at the Conservation Authority include: engineers, foresters, planners, and biologists as well as educational, communications and administrative professionals.
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Engineering Assistant
Top Benefits
About the role
Engineering Assistant
Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (with the potential of some flexibility) Salary: $42,150.58 - $52,688.23 Start Date: September 2026 Contract: 16-month contract with an opportunity to continue to grow within the organization.
Are you looking for a career with purpose, and one where you can make a positive contribution?
At South Nation Conservation (SNC) you will be immersed in a diverse professional environment, where you can grow in a multi-disciplinary community that includes engineers, planners, biologists, foresters, and GIS technicians, among others.
SNC’s strength lies in our trusted relationships and our diverse experience applying watershed science and research at the community level. Our entrepreneurial culture is a dynamic combination of government and private sector, in which you will have the scope to lead projects to protect and enhance our local environment.
POSITION DETAILS
The Engineering Assistant will work in a multi-disciplinary team environment. Responsibilities are a variety of technical, analytical and data processing tasks for the Resource Management Department. This position reports to the Managing Director, Natural Hazards and Infrastructure.
WHAT YOU OFFER
- Post-secondary education in environmental, resource management, water resources engineering or related discipline.
- Knowledge of water resources, water quality, flow monitoring, calibrations/care of field equipment, and file management.
- Ability and aptitude for field work.
- Knowledge with computer applications, such as, ArcGIS Online, MS Access, MS-Excel, and SharePoint.
- Knowledge of field data collection and processing.
- Surveying experience is an asset.
- Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills.
- Enthusiasm, determination, and the ability to work independently.
- Bilingualism (French/English) is an asset.
- Valid Class “G” Driver’s License.
WHAT WE OFFER
- You will join an organization with over 75 years of history.
- You will have the opportunity to work with a solutions-focused team and develop your skills.
- You will work for an organization that places tremendous value on the professional and personal development of its employees.
- Participate in the OMERS pension plan.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Hybrid work environment.
LOCATION
The SNC office is in a rural location in Finch, Ontario, southeast of Ottawa. The successful candidate must have reliable transportation.
SUBMISSION INFORMATION
Forward a copy of your resume, cover letter, and a writing sample by 8:00 am on August 17, 2026, to:
Hannah Jackson
Accounting and Human Resources Specialist hjackson@nation.on.ca
Please quote ‘Engineering Assistant’ in the subject line.
Submitted resumes must be in Word or PDF format.
Thank you for your interest in South Nation Conservation; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. This position is for an existing vacancy.
Not the right fit? Search for Engineering Assistant jobs in North Stormont, Ontario, Canada
About South Nation Conservation
South Nation Conservation has a strong history in watershed management and leadership in applying sustainability practices. As an agency established under the Conservation Authorities Act of Ontario in 1947, SNC has decades of practical experience in protecting the environment and engaging communities.
Today, it manages 4,384 square-km of land in Eastern Ontario; employs more than 40 staff; and has lead hundreds of stewardship projects to success.
As a community-based environmental organization dedicated to conserving, restoring, developing and managing natural resources on a watershed scale, SNC delivers a range of programs and services for partners and residents.
Success would not be possible without the generous support of member municipalities, federal and provincial initiatives, private sector partnerships and the support of local residents.
Staff at the Conservation Authority include: engineers, foresters, planners, and biologists as well as educational, communications and administrative professionals.