Crew Leader, Research & Monitoring

Position Details:

Current Rate of Pay: Min = $29.00/hr, Max = $33.61/hr

Employment type: Full-Time Contract

Duration of employment: 18 Months

Work location: Earth Rangers

Division: Development & Engineering Services

Business unit: Aquatic Monitoring & Management

Remote Work: None

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Please submit your resume and cover letter in one file (PDF or Word) prior to midnight on April 28, 2024.

By working at TRCA you will:

• Work outdoors during the spring and summer in beautiful natural areas.
• Gain valuable experience working at a conservation authority.
• Get a free Conservation Ontario annual pass.
• Get access to TRCA’s Reciprocal Program (discounts across various Ontario attractions).

How you will contribute as part of the TRCA team:

The Crew Leader, Research & Monitoring is responsible for overseeing and carrying out daily environmental inventory and monitoring fieldwork activities in support of TRCA’s research and monitoring programs and projects.

Major Responsibilities:

• Coordinates staff fieldwork, timeline requirements, site visits, and priorities; providing crew lead level work and health and safety direction.
• Carry out monitoring fieldwork activities including fish and benthic invertebrates sampling, water quality data collection (e.g., collecting water samples from various streams), sediment samples collection and other aquatic habitat data collection using standardized protocols (e.g., Ontario Stream Assessment Protocol, OBBN).
• Conducts inventories and monitoring fieldwork activities which includes:
  • Prepares daily equipment and vehicles for use, ensures all are in a good state for safe operation.
  • Prepares site following proper protocols, documents (including safety and other records) and identifies hazards and conducts safety meetings.
  • Maintains sampling instruments and equipment (calibration, storage & tracking, minor repairs).

• Performs data entry into internal and external databases.
• Contributes to environmental monitoring reports and/or data/results summaries.
• Ensures the required site activities are completed as per work scope; ensuring health and safety protocols are followed by crews.

• Participates in and/or leads daily safety meetings including tailgate meetings, hazard identification and emergency planning.

What will you need to succeed:

Education (degree/diploma/certifications)   

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Biology or a related field.
• Valid Ontario Class G2 driver's license.
• OBBN certification a plus.

Experience

• 2+ years of experience in environmental, ecosystem, or monitoring.
• Experience leading a crew, supervising daily environmental monitoring fieldwork activities, and ensuring compliance with prescribed standards/methodologies, including safety protocols.
• Experience working outdoors in adverse weather conditions, and including working in, on and around water.
• Experience using various monitoring equipment, environmental monitoring instruments (e.g., water level/temperature loggers) and biological sampling equipment (e.g., electrofishing units and nets).

Knowledge/Skill/Ability

• The ability to demonstrate strong problem-solving skills in a field environment.
• Able to comprehend written documentation and procedural guidelines; skilled in writing clear correspondence (concise, logical, grammatically correct).
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team member to coach staff.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite including online software such as MS teams, WebEx, and SharePoint, coupled with a basic knowledge of GIS software (ArcGIS).
• Able to self-manage workload and prioritize tasks as an ongoing challenge in a frequently fluctuating workload and multiple deadlines.
• Invertebrate and fish identification skills.

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.