Hamilton Conservation Authority https://conservationhamilton.ca/ A Healthy Watershed for Everyone Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:25:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://conservationhamilton.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/fav-100x100.png Hamilton Conservation Authority https://conservationhamilton.ca/ 32 32 CANCELLATION – WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT WATER SAFETY – Inland Lake and River Flooding – March 18, 2026 https://conservationhamilton.ca/cancellation-watershed-conditions-statement-water-safety-inland-lake-and-river-flooding-march-18-2026/ Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:06:06 +0000 https://conservationhamilton.ca/?p=54174 The Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) is advising that the Watershed Conditions Statement Water Safety – Inland Lake and River Flooding message that was issued on March 13, 2026 has now been cancelled. There are no other active messages currently. For further information or questions regarding this message, please contact: Jonathan Bastien, Manager, Water Resources Engineering […]

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Statistical Technician https://conservationhamilton.ca/statistical-technician/ Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:53:47 +0000 https://conservationhamilton.ca/?p=54163 The Hamilton Conservation Authority has a casual summer employment opportunity for a Statistical Technician This is a summer position in Hamilton Conservation Authorities (HCA) Watershed Management Services Division. Responsibilities include completing a power analysis on HCA’s Aquatic, Terrestrial and Water Resource monitoring programs. This will include working in R statistical software, GIS and Manifold to […]

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Request for Proposal: Hamilton Migratory Bird Survey Project – Avian Biologist https://conservationhamilton.ca/request-for-proposal-hamilton-migratory-bird-survey-project-avian-biologist/ Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:01:23 +0000 https://conservationhamilton.ca/?p=54148 Request for Proposals for this project are invited by the Hamilton Region Conservation Authority (HCA) to be emailed to [email protected], no later than 11 AM, local time, Monday, March 30, 2026. Proposals received after the specified closing time and date, will not be accepted. RFP packages are available at conservationhamilton.ca and Biddingo.com. The HCA is […]

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Budget & Administration Committee Meeting Agenda March 19 https://conservationhamilton.ca/ba-agenda-19mar26/ Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:08:43 +0000 https://conservationhamilton.ca/?p=54134 Budget & Administration Committee Meeting Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 2 PM This meeting will be fully virtual via Webex Platform All meetings can be viewed live on HCA’s You Tube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/HamiltonConservation Full Agenda Package 1. Welcome – Susan Fielding 2. Declaration of Conflict of Interest 3. Approval of Agenda 4. Delegations 5. Election […]

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Conservation Area Technician https://conservationhamilton.ca/conservation-area-technician-whv/ Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:39:31 +0000 https://conservationhamilton.ca/?p=54103 The Hamilton Conservation Authority has a full-time employment opportunity for a Conservation Area Technician Westfield Heritage Village Conservation Area Westfield Heritage Village is an over 150 hectare property within the City of Hamilton, midway between Cambridge and Hamilton near Rockton. Westfield operates as a living history museum and conservation area that provides special events for […]

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Conservation Area Maintenance Worker https://conservationhamilton.ca/conservation-area-maintenance-worker-fp/ Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:34:32 +0000 https://conservationhamilton.ca/?p=54104 The Hamilton Conservation Authority has an employment opportunity for a Conservation Area Maintenance Worker Fifty Point Conservation Area Fifty Point Conservation Area is approximately 98 hectares in size and is located in Hamilton (formerly Winona). The property located on the south shore of Lake Ontario straddles the town line between Hamilton and Grimsby with almost […]

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HCA Statement on Provincial Conservation Authority Consolidation Announcement https://conservationhamilton.ca/hca-statement-on-provincial-conservation-authority-consolidation-announcement/ Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:02:42 +0000 https://conservationhamilton.ca/?p=54084 Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) acknowledges the March 10, 2026, announcement from the Province of Ontario outlining its plan to consolidate the province’s 36 conservation authorities into nine regional conservation authorities. This decision follows last year’s Environmental Registry posting. Under the province’s model, HCA would become part of a proposed Western Lake Ontario Regional Conservation Authority, […]

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Environmental Education Program Instructor https://conservationhamilton.ca/environmental-education-program-instructor/ Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:55:07 +0000 https://conservationhamilton.ca/?p=53598 The Hamilton Conservation Authority has a seasonal opportunity for an Environmental Education Program Instructor Reporting to the Outdoor Environmental Education & Program Specialist, the Environmental Education Program Instructor will provide supplementary outdoor environmental education and recreation activities for school, camp and youth groups that support the Ontario Curriculum primarily in the areas of Science, Geography, […]

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Heavy Equipment Operator/AZ Driver https://conservationhamilton.ca/heavy-equipment-operator-az-driver/ Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:45:35 +0000 https://conservationhamilton.ca/?p=39690 The Hamilton Conservation Authority currently has a Full-time opportunity for a Heavy Equipment Operator/AZ Driver Job Summary The position assists with a wide range of restoration and construction projects within all HCA owned Conservation Areas, including infrastructure upgrades to: buildings, fences, roads, parking lots, trails, pedestrian bridges, and utility services. This position plays an important […]

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DZ Septic Truck Driver https://conservationhamilton.ca/dz-septic-driver/ Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:35:34 +0000 https://conservationhamilton.ca/?p=41734 The Hamilton Conservation Authority currently has a 1 Year Contract opportunity for a DZ Septic Truck Driver The DZ Septic Truck Driver’s main duty includes the operation of our septic waste haulage truck for our HCA owned and operated facilities from April to December each year.  The position also assists with a wide range of […]

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HCA Board Reacclaims Councillor Brad Clark as Chair https://conservationhamilton.ca/hca-board-elections-2026/ Mon, 09 Feb 2026 14:14:11 +0000 https://conservationhamilton.ca/?p=53680 At its Annual General Meeting on February 5, the Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) Board of Directors reacclaimed Councillor Brad Clark as Chair. Susan Fielding was also reacclaimed as Vice Chair. The HCA Board is composed of 11 members appointed by municipalities within the HCA watershed. This includes 10 representatives from the City of Hamilton, consisting […]

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Summer Adventure Awaits! https://conservationhamilton.ca/summer-camp-2026/ Wed, 14 Jan 2026 14:36:40 +0000 https://conservationhamilton.ca/?p=53341 School’s out, and adventure is in! Registration is now open for Adventures in the Valley Summer Camp, located in the Dundas Valley Conservation Area. Children aged 7 to 12 will get outdoors to explore, learn, and have fun in nature. Each day will hold new and exciting opportunities to discover the diversity of plants and […]

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Experience the Sweet Magic of Maple Syrup Season at Westfield Heritage Village! https://conservationhamilton.ca/maple-syrup-2026/ Mon, 12 Jan 2026 14:12:55 +0000 https://conservationhamilton.ca/?p=53314 Reservations are now open Maple Syrup Season at Westfield Heritage Village! This family favourite event takes place on Sundays, March 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, and March Break days, Wednesday, March 18, and Thursday, March 19. Witness firsthand how sap transforms into liquid gold at two engaging demonstration sites, including the modern sugar shack. Explore the Maple Trivia […]

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March Break Adventure Awaits!  https://conservationhamilton.ca/march-break-camp-2026/ Wed, 07 Jan 2026 15:04:52 +0000 https://conservationhamilton.ca/?p=53267 This March Break, adventure is calling! Registration is now open for Adventures in the Valley March Break Camp, located in the Dundas Valley Conservation Area. Children aged 7 to 12 will get outdoors to explore, learn, and have fun in nature. Each day will hold new and exciting opportunities to discover the diversity of plants […]

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HCA Statement on the Proposed Conservation Authority Merger https://conservationhamilton.ca/hca-statement-on-the-proposed-conservation-authority-merger/ Tue, 09 Dec 2025 20:52:19 +0000 https://conservationhamilton.ca/?p=52713 Have Your Say on Proposed Changes to Conservation Authorities Have you heard about the proposed changes to conservation authorities in Ontario? The Province of Ontario has created a new Ontario Provincial Conservation Agency to oversee conservation work across the province. It is also proposing to merge the province’s 36 conservation authorities into seven large regional […]

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Wild Waterworks Summer Positions https://conservationhamilton.ca/wild-waterworks-summer-employment-2026/ Mon, 08 Dec 2025 15:24:02 +0000 https://conservationhamilton.ca/?p=47514 Make your summer job a summer to remember! Wild Waterworks outdoor waterpark has begun accepting applications for the 2026 summer season. Experience huge waves of Wild Waterworks’ amazing employee perks and benefits to make your summer even more thrilling! Have fun while you work! Team building and leadership opportunities! Employee discounts and free admission! Free […]

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Updated Planning and Regulation Policies Now Available https://conservationhamilton.ca/updated-planning-and-regulation-policies-now-available/ Tue, 18 Nov 2025 18:42:58 +0000 https://conservationhamilton.ca/?p=52365 Hamilton Conservation Authority has completed a comprehensive update of its Planning and Regulation Policies. These updates reflect recent legislative and regulatory changes to the Conservation Authorities Act and support the implementation of the new Shoreline Management Plan released in March 2025. View the updated Policy Document (PDF)

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RBC Foundation Pledges $200,000 Donation to Hamilton Conservation Foundation to support Saltfleet Wetlands Restoration https://conservationhamilton.ca/rbc-foundation-pledges-200000-donation-to-hcf-to-support-saltfleet/ Mon, 17 Nov 2025 14:00:23 +0000 https://conservationhamilton.ca/?p=52347 Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA), through its fundraising partner the Hamilton Conservation Foundation (HCF), has received a pledged donation of $200,000 over two years from the RBC Foundation to support the Saltfleet Conservation Area Wetland Restoration Project. This pledged donation is part of RBC’s ambition to help support the transition to a net-zero economy through nature-based […]

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HCA acknowledges new provincial conservation agency announcement https://conservationhamilton.ca/hca-acknowledges-new-provincial-conservation-agency-announcement/ Fri, 07 Nov 2025 12:04:16 +0000 https://conservationhamilton.ca/?p=52294 Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) acknowledges the announcement by the Government of Ontario on October 31 outlining its intention to introduce amendments to the Conservation Authorities Act to establish a new provincial agency to provide leadership, governance and strategic direction for Ontario’s conservation authorities. Further, the Province will consult on proposed boundaries for regional consolidation of […]

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CANCELLATION – Watershed Conditions Statement (Flood Outlook) – Lake Ontario Storm Surge – October 31, 2025 https://conservationhamilton.ca/cancellation-watershed-conditions-statement-flood-outlook-lake-ontario-storm-surge-october-31-2025/ Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:07:19 +0000 https://conservationhamilton.ca/?p=52255 The Hamilton Conservation Authority (HCA) is advising that the Watershed Conditions Statement (Flood Outlook) – Lake Ontario Storm Surge message issued on October 27, 2025 has now been cancelled. There are no active messages at this time. For further information or questions regarding this message, please contact: Jonathan Bastien, Manager, Water Resources Engineering Phone: 905-525-2181 […]

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