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RVCA works with many volunteers throughout the year to help restore and enhance our watershed. We offer a range of volunteer opportunities that require varying experience levels and time commitments. There may be an interesting and rewarding volunteer opportunity at RVCA that's right for you!
Check our Events Calendar (below) to see special, upcoming events for volunteers/participants or learn more about specific volunteer opportunities listed in the Get Involved! Volunteer menu (on right).
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OBC Part 8 Sewage Installers Course
Date: | Monday 14 January 2019 - Friday 18 January 2019 |
Location: | |
Time: | 08:30am - 04:30pm |
Contact: |
- 5-day course 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Cost $1062.53 (940.29 + HST).
- ORWC supplemental manual, lunch & refreshments provided
A 5-day training course designed primarily for installers and inspectors of on-site sewage systems in Ontario. This course covers Part 8 of the Ontario Building Code and is designed to prepare participants for the On-Site Sewage Systems (Part 8) technical licensing exam administered by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing (MMAH). The course covers the entire training manual produced by MMAH. In addition, the supplementary material developed by the Ontario Rural Wastewater Centre, including additional material on approved alternative technologies, instructional videos, design problems and case studies is also provided. Finally, daily access to hands-on demonstrations in our unique training facility is included. Please note the course does NOT include the licensing exam.
- Survey Monkey ORWC Registration Form
or - PDF Registration Form and submit to
OBC Part 8 Sewage Installers Course
Date: | Monday 04 February 2019 - Friday 08 February 2019 |
Location: | |
Time: | 08:30am - 04:30pm |
Contact: |
- 5-day course 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Cost $1062.53 (940.29 + HST).
- ORWC supplemental manual, lunch & refreshments provided
A 5-day training course designed primarily for installers and inspectors of on-site sewage systems in Ontario. This course covers Part 8 of the Ontario Building Code and is designed to prepare participants for the On-Site Sewage Systems (Part 8) technical licensing exam administered by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing (MMAH). The course covers the entire training manual produced by MMAH. In addition, the supplementary material developed by the Ontario Rural Wastewater Centre, including additional material on approved alternative technologies, instructional videos, design problems and case studies is also provided. Finally, daily access to hands-on demonstrations in our unique training facility is included. Please note the course does NOT include the licensing exam.
- Survey Monkey ORWC Registration Form
or - PDF Registration Form and submit to
RVCA Information Day
Date: | Thursday 28 February 2019 - |
Location: | RVCA Conservation Center, 3889 Rideau Valley Dr. N. Manotick, ON |
Time: | 09:00am - 02:00pm |
Contact: |
This course is intended to assist design consultants (engineers, planners, environmental consultants, landscape architects, architects) and contractors to understand RVCA Regulations, our development policies, and our application process under Section 28 of the Conservation Authorities Act.
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2019 AT NOON.
Contact Megan Peacock or Matt Jokiel at to register with a completed registration form, or if you have questions.
OBC Part 8 Sewage Installers Course
Date: | Monday 04 March 2019 - Friday 08 March 2019 |
Location: | |
Time: | 08:30am - 04:30pm |
Contact: |
- 5-day course 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Cost $1062.53 (940.29 + HST).
- ORWC supplemental manual, lunch & refreshments provided
A 5-day training course designed primarily for installers and inspectors of on-site sewage systems in Ontario. This course covers Part 8 of the Ontario Building Code and is designed to prepare participants for the On-Site Sewage Systems (Part 8) technical licensing exam administered by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing (MMAH). The course covers the entire training manual produced by MMAH. In addition, the supplementary material developed by the Ontario Rural Wastewater Centre, including additional material on approved alternative technologies, instructional videos, design problems and case studies is also provided. Finally, daily access to hands-on demonstrations in our unique training facility is included. Please note the course does NOT include the licensing exam.
- Survey Monkey ORWC Registration Form
or - PDF Registration Form and submit to
OBC Part 8 Sewage Installers Course
Date: | Monday 01 April 2019 - Friday 05 April 2019 |
Location: | |
Time: | 08:30am - 04:30pm |
Contact: |
- 5-day course 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Cost $1062.53 (940.29 + HST).
- ORWC supplemental manual, lunch & refreshments provided
A 5-day training course designed primarily for installers and inspectors of on-site sewage systems in Ontario. This course covers Part 8 of the Ontario Building Code and is designed to prepare participants for the On-Site Sewage Systems (Part 8) technical licensing exam administered by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing (MMAH). The course covers the entire training manual produced by MMAH. In addition, the supplementary material developed by the Ontario Rural Wastewater Centre, including additional material on approved alternative technologies, instructional videos, design problems and case studies is also provided. Finally, daily access to hands-on demonstrations in our unique training facility is included. Please note the course does NOT include the licensing exam.
- Survey Monkey ORWC Registration Form
or - PDF Registration Form and submit to
Upper Watershed Information Session
Date: | Wednesday 03 April 2019 - |
Location: | Civitan Club of Perth, 6787 County Rd. 343, Perth, Ontario |
Time: | 08:30am - 11:45am |
Contact: |
For: Contractors and Realtors
Topics of discussion include:
- The history of the Conservation Authority
- CA's role in planning and regulations
- Septic System Review
- Stewardship and Watershed Monitoring
Upper Watershed Information Session
Date: | Wednesday 03 April 2019 - |
Location: | Civitan Club of Perth, 6787 County Rd. 343, Perth, Ontario |
Time: | 12:00pm - 02:45pm |
Contact: |
For: Municipal Staff & Councillors
Topics of discussion include:
- The history of the Conservation Authority
- CA's role in planning and regulations
- Septic System Review
- Stewardship and Watershed Monitoring
Septic Installers Day — Ontario Rural Wastewater Centre
Date: | Wednesday 24 April 2019 - |
Location: | North Grenville Municipal Centre |
Time: | 08:15am - 03:00pm |
Contact: | 613-692-3571 EXT. 1185 |
Sign in: 8:15 a.m.
Session Start: 8:45 a.m.
Session End: 3:00 p.m.
Participant fee per person: $60
Student fee per person: $30
Taxes have been included
Event Information:
email:
website: https://ontarioruralwastewatercentre.ca/
phone: 613-692-3571 ext. 1185
Ontario Benthos Biomonitoring Network (OBBN) Training Course Fall 2019
Date: | Monday 23 September 2019 - Wednesday 25 September 2019 |
Location: | RVCA Conservation Center, 3889 Rideau Valley Dr. N. Manotick, ON |
Time: | 08:00am - 05:00pm |
Contact: |
A course hosted by the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority
DATE: September 23 -25, 2019
LOCATION: Rideau Valley Conservation Centre — 3889 Rideau Valley Drive, Manotick, ON
COST: $350.00 (plus applicable taxes: $395.50 total)