Posting Closing Date: May 17, 2026
Vacancy: New
Hiring for: 1 Full Time Permanent Position (35 hours/week)
Anticipated Start Date: July 6, 2026
Who are we?
Credit Valley Conservation is one of Ontario’s 36 conservation authorities dedicated to protecting, restoring and enhancing our local natural environment. We care for the Credit River, its streams and tributaries from the headwaters in Orangeville to the shores of Lake Ontario in Mississauga. We are scientists, engineers, researchers, educators, environmentalists, stewards, planners, foresters, recreation experts and much more. We create connections between people and nature, knowledge and action. We inspire appreciation for the role of nature in keeping people connected, healthy and happy. We’re leaders and explorers. We are professional and we’re inspired. We know our stuff, and we work every day to make a difference.
Who are you?
You want to be part of an organization with an environmental goal. You get up every day and go to work with purpose. You accept that you may not change the world, but you’ll try to make an impact in your corner. You like to partner with skilled people across many professions. It’s as natural for you think about the outdoors as it is to think out of the box. You’re passionate, responsible and approachable. You do what’s right, not just what’s easy. You care, and it shows.
Why work for us?
We offer competitive public sector pay. We have a good employee benefits program. We’re members of the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) pension fund. We have flexible work hours for many positions. We find time to have fun and celebrate successes. You’ll have free access to our parks and discounts on recreational equipment rentals. You’ll know your co-workers by name and will make fast friends. You’ll like being at work.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Reporting to the Supervisor, Regulations and Development, this position provides excellent client services through support and assistance to the Development Services division. This position requires interaction and communication with internal and external clients, reviewing minor pre-development, permit and development applications, and responding to general public inquiries on CVC policies and regulation watershed-wide.
QUALIFICATIONS
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University degree in Land Use or Environmental Planning or a related field (Geography, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering)
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1-year related experience in a similar role
Knowledge, Skills and Ability
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Knowledge of provincial planning legislation including the Planning Act, Conservation Authorities Act and Environmental Assessment Act
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Knowledge of the planning process – including watershed planning and natural hazard management principles
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Ability to read and understand construction plans and drawings
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Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint)
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Excellent teamwork and client centric customer service skills, including the ability to work respectfully and inclusively with diverse stakeholders
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Able to work in a collaborative work environment with a passion for sharing knowledge and ideas with others
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Strong written and verbal communication skills to explain rules and procedures clearly to the public
SUMMARY OF MAJOR TASKS
Plan Review and Permitting
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Provide formal comments on minor permit and development applications based on CVC policies, regulation and provincial policies
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Attend sites and provide preliminary comments on minor permit and development applications during pre-consultation
Potential Development Inquiries and Regulations
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Review and provide comments on minor proposed development
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Conduct site visits with technical staff to confirm feature limits and what additional information may be required to inform a decision
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Determine if proposed works require a permit
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Review of proposed minor works through permit applications
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Conduct site visits to ensure permit compliance for issued permits
Data Requests
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Support data request process for CVC data from consultants and others
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Support creating Data Sharing Agreements
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Support release of data to consultant once received from technical staff
Public Inquiries
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Provide information and advice to watershed residents, general public and prospective property purchasers, developers, etc. regarding various CVC programs, policies and processes affecting planning and development related matters
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Other duties and projects as appropriate to the position
To apply for this opportunity, click on the ‘Apply’ button and submit a resume and cover letter in one Word or PDF file, and upload using only the ‘Resume’ option. To view other job opportunities, visit our Jobs page at: https://cvc.ca/jobs/.
Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005), CVC will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If you require disability – related accommodations, please inform the Human Resources (HR) staff. All personal information is collected under the authority of the municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
ADP’s recruiting platform includes optional AI-driven tools, such as Candidate Relevancy and Profile Relevance. While CVC has access to these features through ADP, CVC does not use or rely on any AI-based screening, scoring, or decision-support tools in its hiring process. All applications are reviewed manually, and all hiring decisions are made by the hiring team.
This position is deemed critical for business continuity.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.
