Crew Leader

Position Details:
Current Rate of Pay: Min = $29.00/hr, Max = $33.61/hr
Employment type: Contract
Duration of employment: 12months
Hours of work: 40 hrs/week
Work location: Restoration Services Center
Division: Conservation Parks & Lands
Business unit: Conservation Parks
Travel: 50%
Remote Work: No
Existing Vacancy: Yes

About TRCA:
With more than 60 years of experience, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is one of 36 Conservation Authorities in Ontario, created to safeguard and enhance the health and well-being of watershed communities through the protection and restoration of the natural environment and the ecological services the environment provides.

TRCA is considered the provincial leader in conserving, restoring, and managing natural resources to advance safe and sustainable development.

To apply to this posting, click on the “Apply” icon. Please submit your resume and cover letter in one PDF or Word file prior to 11:59 pm on 15th January 2025.

How you will contribute as part of the TRCA team:
The Crew Leader performs field work, provides guidance and liaises with team members to coordinate field work and supports projects or ongoing resource management to ensure crews are focused on timelines, priorities.

Major Responsibilities:

• Conducts field work including operating machinery and supports the coordination of field work by providing on-site work coordination to the team.
• Ensures quality control checks and tests are instigated, with records maintained and accessible.
• Conducts site setup, reviews of implementation progress and site clean-ups; ensuring adherence to work plans
• Coordinates the operation and maintenance of equipment as required (ranges from small tools and measuring devices to heavy equipment); may also operate machinery/tools as required
• Ensures the required site activities are completed as per work scope
• Participates in and/or leads daily safety meetings including tailgate meetings, hazard identification and emergency planning
• Provides support for natural cover restoration and management including tree planting, forestry, invasive species management, buffer management, wildlife management and construction site restoration
• Provides instruction to community participants to safely undertake community-based stewardship activities
• Supports the resolution of customer service concerns with visitors

What will you need to succeed:
Education (degree/diploma/certifications/licenses)

• Completion of college diploma in Resource Management, Ecological Restoration or Management, Environmental or Engineering Science, Landscape Design, Forestry, Construction, or a related field
• Valid Ontario Class G driver’s license
• Valid Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C Certification

Experience

• 2+ years of experience in landscaping, construction or habitat restoration and management

Knowledge/Skill/Ability - Competencies

• The ability to demonstrate strong problem-solving skills in a field environment; is able to break down site required activities and delegate and estimate time / resources / budget required to complete tasks.
• Experience with operating and certification on construction and landscape maintenance machinery and Chainsaws an advantage.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite including online software such as MS teams, WebEx, and SharePoint
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act, related Regulations and legislation
• Demonstrated ability to understand, interpret and apply ecological restoration plans, drawings, details and specifications combined with the ability comprehend written documentation and procedural guidelines

What TRCA has to offer you:
As part of a progressive team you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact to preserving and protecting nature, while maintaining a balance between the natural environment and built environment. Working with experts within our field, you will join a team of colleagues that are committed to TRCA’s core values by demonstrating the following behaviours; integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect, and excellence (icare).

You will be part of a diverse and inclusive organization that:

• Makes a positive difference in the communities we serve.
• Fosters high performance and collaborative teams.
• Provides continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits program (including Defined Benefit Pension Plan – OMERS/OTPP).
• Pregnancy & Parental Leave Top-Up Program.
• Provides unique TRCA Perks.
• Provides flexible work arrangements.
• Offers potential for career growth and advancement.

While the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) thanks all applicants for their interest, only those under consideration will be contacted for interviews. Please be advised that successful incumbent(s) may be required to undergo a vulnerable sector screening and/or driver’s abstract check as a part of the final step in the hiring process.

TRCA is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and TRCA Policies, accommodation will be provided at any point throughout the hiring process, provided the candidate makes their accommodation needs known to the TRCA. We welcome applications from all qualified persons.

Personal information you provide through the TRCA recruitment, selection, and onboarding process is collected under the authority of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. C.27. Collection of this personal information is necessary for the proper administration of this recruitment process for employment and volunteer positions with TRCA. Personal information is protected from disclosure pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Any questions regarding this collection activity should be directed to the Manager of Records and Information, 101 Exchange Avenue, Vaughan, Ontario, L4K 5R6, (437) 880 2308.