Conservation Halton

**NEW OPPORTUNITY** We are seeking a Monitoring Technician to join the Conservation Halton team! This role is responsible for undertaking data collection, ecological inventories, and monitoring in accordance with monitoring strategies for the watershed and CH lands. For more information or to apply, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/gxjggcpG

Conservation Halton’s President & CEO, Chandra Sharma participated in the Latornell Conservation Symposium’s Women Leaders in Conservation Panel last week. Alongside other inspiring women driving impactful initiatives, the panel highlighted the power of collaboration for conservation.   Thank you, Conservation Ontario and University of Guelph for providing a space to explore pathways for continued progress in environmental stewardship.

This week, we gratefully received a $10,000 donation from Robin Letto and Fabian Trejo on behalf of Sysco Canada Inc., in support of Indigenous Food Sovereignty programming at Crawford Lake. This contribution will help expand our support of the Three Sisters and Medicine Gardens at the park in partnership with Ojibiikaan Indigenous Cultural Network. Thank you, Sysco, for helping us promote equitable access to culturally important plants and traditional knowledge in our community.

**NEW OPPORTUNITY** We are seeking a Water Resources Engineer, Flood Hazard Mapping to join the Conservation Halton team! This role is responsible for water resources engineering input related to the development of flood hazard mapping. This includes both in-house development of hydrologic and hydraulic models, mapping, plus providing support on development of the Flood Hazard Mapping Program! For more information or to apply, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/gxjggcpG

**NEW OPPORTUNITY** We are seeking a Coordinator, Snowmaking Operations to join the Conservation Halton team! Through the development and execution of annual snow production plans, this position has a direct impact on the guest experience at Glen Eden. For more information or to apply, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/gxjggcpG

Oakville MP and Minister of Transport, the Honourable Anita Indira Anand and Milton MP Adam van Koeverden today announced a $2.3 million investment through the GICB program. "These funds will help make Crawford Lake Visitor Centre more accessible, inclusive and energy efficient," said Chandra Sharma, Conservation Halton President and CEO. Construction of the new facility is expected to run from spring 2025 to early 2026. This will transform the experience for the 100,000 people who visit Crawford Lake annually. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/g5kvQkZJ  Catherine Mulvale Jane Wilcox Kristina Tesser Garner Beckett

In honour of World Mental Health Day, Conservation Halton hosted our third annual Wellness Fair for staff. With a focus on wellness, mental health, and new this year—a sleep therapist—we aimed to provide a rejuvenating experience for all that attended. Highlights included: 🌿 Chair massages  🌿 Laughter yoga  🌿 Mindfulness workshops 🌿 Indigenous wellness teachings    Thank you to our amazing vendors and sponsors that made this day possible: Chudleigh's Brand OMERS Sun Life Ivana B Wellness HealthCasa Kelly's Bake Shoppe Goodnight Sleep   Our very own Joint Health and Safety Committees and Patrol Team also contributed to this successful event.   Lastly, we appreciate staff donations of clothing, toiletries and non-perishable food items that will be delivered to Halton Women’s Place.   We look forward to continuing the tradition of promoting wellness and balance at Conservation Halton.

Conservation Halton hosted the 17th annual Halton Children’s Water Festival in partnership with Halton Region at Kelso Conservation Area from September 24-27. Over 3,800 students between grades 2-5 participated in fun, inquiry-based activities to learn about the importance of environmental stewardship their local watersheds. This four-day event would not be possible without the support of our sponsors, partners, and our team of over 500 volunteers. Thank you for making the 2024 Halton Children’s Water Festival a success: Halton Region Halton District School Board Halton Catholic District School Board City of Burlington Town of Oakville Town of Halton Hills Wilfrid Laurier University Wolseley Canada Inc. DSEL - David Schaeffer Engineering Ltd. GEO Morphix Ltd. Leggat Auto Group Ontario Wildlife Foundation Associated Engineering R.V. Anderson Associates Limited Together, we’re able to ensure that important lessons of conservation and environmental stewardship continue to inspire the next generation of water stewards in our region. Read about the event here: https://lnkd.in/eetbXJHg Stay tuned for information about the 2025 festival and how to get involved on our website: https://lnkd.in/gFkgfiRw

**NEW OPPORTUNITY** We are seeking a Business Administrator to join the Conservation Halton team! Reporting to the Senior Director, Watershed Management and Climate Change, the Business Administrator supports project planning, securing grants and approvals, writing procurement and other agreements, managing contracts, and preparing reports on projects and programs across the Watershed Management and Climate Change department. For more information or to apply, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/gxjggcpG

Today is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. It is a day of reflection — a time to learn about and remember the children, families and communities affected by residential schools in Canada. There are community events held locally and online, including those hosted in Milton by one of our community partners, Grandmother’s Voice. Please visit their website to learn more: https://lnkd.in/ekECTYsb The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation will also be hosting a live broadcast, Remembering the Children, to memorialize the children lost to the residential school system and honour survivors and their families. This event can be streamed at https://lnkd.in/eRGDaSPU