Recognized as one of Greater Toronto's Top Employers (2022):
Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Dec 10, 2021)
Here are some of the reasons why Credit Valley Conservation Authority / CVC was selected as one of Greater Toronto's Top Employers (2022):
- Credit Valley Conservation prioritized social connectivity over the past year, organizing a variety of events to help employees engage with each other including remote cooking competitions, mastery workshops hosted by staff, Halloween costume and pumpkin carving competitions, and virtual and at-home kids Christmas activities
- Credit Valley Conservation offers development opportunities for individuals at various stages of their career, from paid internships and co-op placements for those just starting out, to mentoring and subsidies for tuition and professional accreditation for those looking to build their skills
- Credit Valley Conservation helps employees plan securely for the future with a defined benefit pension plan and retirement planning assistance, and also offers phased-in work options to help those nearing retirement manage their transition

Employees at Credit Valley Conservation collect a stormwater quality sample
Highlights
Industry | Environment, conservation and wildlife organizations |
Established in Canada | 1954 |
Major Canadian hiring locations | Orangeville ON, Toronto ON, Brampton ON, Mississauga ON |
Full-time employees in Canada | 219 |
Part-time employees in Canada | 1 |
Average age of employees in Canada | 40 years |
Longest serving employee | 44 years |
Benefits note | Credit Valley Conservation Authority / CVC has multiple employee groups, the following programs and policies may vary by position |
Long-term savings | defined-benefit (DB) pension |
Health plan premium | as part of the health plan, the employer pays up to 100% of the premiums |
Health spending account | up to $100 each year |
Mental health practitioner benefit | up to $400 each year |
Flexible work options | flexible work hours, 35-hour work week (with full pay), shortened work week (fewer hours with less pay), compressed work week, telecommuting, earned days off program |
Vacation allowance | new employees receive 3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job |
Employee performance reviews | employees receive individual performance reviews every 12 months |
In-house training initiatives | in-house training, online training, leadership training, mentoring, paid internships |
Related tuition subsidies | employer covers up to 100% of tuition per year |
Employee charitable involvement | employees are involved in selection of charities, employees receive paid time off to volunteer, (up to 1 paid day) |
COVID-19
Pandemic response | flexible work hours to support staff in balancing personal, family and work obligations, additional paid sick time for COVID-19 related situations |
Recognized as one of Canada's Greenest Employers (2022):
Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Apr 19, 2022)
Here are some of the reasons why Credit Valley Conservation Authority / CVC was selected as one of Canada's Greenest Employers (2022):
- Credit Valley Conservation's Meadowvale Conservation Corps employee volunteers oversee numerous initiatives, including tree planting, garbage clean-ups and a long-term garlic mustard weed-pulling initiative (ongoing for the past decade) to remove the area's most invasive plant species
- Credit Valley Conservation has committed to move its fleet to 100 per cent electric by 2035 and has installed two electric vehicle charging stations at its head office -- the stations are also available for personal use as encouragement for employees to consider the shift to electric vehicles
- Credit Valley Conservation's building footprint includes a LEED Gold-certified head office that includes many features, including LED motion-controlled lighting, in-floor radiant heating, louvre window coverings to assist in passive heating and cooling, recyclable carpeting, new smart blue roof technology to help manage stormwater systems -- and across the authority, some facilities are Bullfrog-powered to help offset energy use

A Credit Valley Conservation employee prepares to plant trees and shrubs within the watershed
Highlights
Industry | Environment, conservation and wildlife organizations |
Major Canadian hiring locations | Orangeville ON, Toronto ON, Brampton ON, Mississauga ON |
Full-time employees in Canada | 219 |
Part-time employees in Canada | 1 |
Employee green team | Corporate Social Responsibility Committee |
Senior executive who oversees initiatives | Director, Corporate Services, and Deputy CAO |
Formal strategy/policy name | corporate responsibility strategy (includes targets and next steps for measuring environmental progress) |
Publishes sustainability report | yes |
Noteworthy initiatives | introduced bird-friendly window blinds to reduce bird-window collisions, Meadowvale Conservation Corps employee volunteer program (includes tree planting, garbage clean-up and garlic mustard weed-pulling (employees have pulled 3,175 kgs of Credit Valley's most invasive plant species over the past 9 years), encourages green practices as part of its wedding rental service at the Belfountain Conservation Area |
Building footprint includes | PV solar panels, rainwater collection, electric vehicle charging stations, LED motion-controlled lighting, in-floor radiant heating, louvre window coverings to assist in passive heating and cooling, recyclable carpeting (from Interface), solar lighting in parking lot, new smart blue roof technology to help manage stormwater systems, EV charging (Island Lake Conservation Area), some conservation area facilities are Bullfrog-powered to help offset energy use |
Extended recycling | employee uniforms (reuse and recycling initiatives), indoor vermicomposting (established in one location in lieu of organic pick-up) and outdoor organic composters, electronic waste, pens, pencils |
Commuter amenities | walk to public transit, online carpool sign-up |
Community partnerships | Ecosource (waste management audit program at head office), Conservation Youth Corps (working with local teachers, students and volunteers) and Green Tips (educational programs for visitors to conservation areas) |
The Career Directory
Credit Valley Conservation Authority / CVC has been selected for The Career Directory, our guide to entry-level recruitment for recent college and university graduates.

Employees take part in the CVC's Canoe the Credit fundraising event
Highlights for New Grads
Industry | Environment, conservation and wildlife organizations |
Full-time employees in Canada | 101 to 250 |
Major Canadian hiring locations | Orangeville ON, Toronto ON, Brampton ON, Mississauga ON |
Student opportunities | paid internships, summer jobs, co-op opportunities |
Training | subsidies for professional accreditation, orientation program, online training, in-house training, mentoring, leadership training |
Tuition subsidies (related to job) | yes |
Typical new grad positions | Administrator, Program Assistant, Crew Member, Customer Service Representative, Education Instructor, Crew Leader, Technician, Security Officer |
Starting salary | $30K to $40K |
Work benefits | health benefits for new employees, flexible work hours, telecommuting, employees receive paid time off to volunteer, (up to 1 paid day) |
Vacation allowance | new employees receive 3 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job |
Academic fields recruited
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Bachelor of Arts
- Public Relations / Communications
- Recreation Studies
- Urban Geography / Planning
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Bachelor of Commerce / Business Administration
- Accounting
- Human Resources
- Information Systems
- Marketing
- Public Administration
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Bachelor of Education
- Adult
- Junior Intermediate (4-10)
- Junior Primary (0-6)
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Bachelor of Engineering
- Environmental
- Water Resources
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Bachelor of Science
- Biology
- Ecology
- Environmental
- Forestry
- Geography
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Community College Diploma
- Accounting
- Business
- Communications / Public Relations
- Engineering Technician
- Facility Management
- Forestry
- Human Resources
- Information Technology
- Marketing / Sales
- Office Administration
- Recreation Studies
- Travel and Tourism