Crew Leader, Ravine Youth Team

Position Details:  

Current Rate of Pay: Min = $29/hr, Max = $33.61/hr 

Employment type: Seasonal 

Duration of employment: 13.5 weeks 

Hours of work: 35 hrs/week  

Work location: Various across Toronto 

Division: Education & Training 

Business unit: Education & Training

Travel: 80%

Remote Work: None 

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 midnight on April 15, 2024.

How you will contribute as part of the TRCA team: 

The Crew Leader, Ravine Youth Team is responsible for the implementation and coordination of work tasks, schedules and outputs associated with TRCA’s Ravine Youth Team. This position supports internal and external stakeholder relations in collaboration with management, engaging with a broad range of individuals through assigned tasks, projects, and program activities. 

This unique summer contract is an opportunity to gain valuable early work experience, while exploring potential career options in the environmental sector and building skills through various professional development experiences. 

Major Responsibilities:  

• Coordinates all activities in association with the Ravine Youth Team programs and adheres to principles outlined in Toronto’s Ravine Strategy. 
• Coordinates daily implementation of programs, activities, and events, assigning and overseeing crew team members as they complete project tasks, including but not limited to, planting projects, trail and site maintenance, and clean-ups. 
• Coordinates field staff in the execution of assigned project tasks or Ravine Youth Team activities, including daily site checks; coordination of staff travel to various work locations as required; vehicle and equipment coordination, ensuring adequate PPE and inventory as needed for activities; guiding restoration activities including invasive species removal, planting and litter clean ups and field activities such as field observations, data recording and specimen collection; liaising between management and both internal and external stakeholders.

• Completes program related documentation including but not limited to progress tracking, safety, cost ledgers, and other related record keeping. 
• Ensures that quality control and assurance measures are followed at all steps of the work process. 
• Maintains existing professional contacts and positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders; participates in public consultations on request.  
• Participates in and/or leads the daily safety meetings including tailgate meetings, hazard identification and emergency planning. 

What will you need to succeed: 

Education (degree/diploma/certifications/licenses)

• Completion of college diploma in Resource Management, Environmental or Engineering Science, Landscape Design, Forestry, a related field or lived experience and/or traditional Indigenous knowledge will be considered for this position.
• Valid Ontario Class G2 driver's license. 
• Valid Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C Certification. 

Experience  

• 2+ years of experience related to resource management, restoration ecology, environmental sciences, fish and wildlife management or related field 

Knowledge/Skill/Ability - Competencies 

• Comfortable working in the outdoors, in frequently changing weather conditions and work sites
• Understanding and application of basic mathematical functions 
• Able to comprehend written documentation and procedural guidelines; skilled in writing clear correspondence (concise, logical, grammatically correct) 
• Knowledge of best management practices, and up-to-date knowledge of mitigation and controls, as well as safe work procedures  
• Able to self-manage workload and prioritize tasks as an ongoing challenge in a frequently fluctuating workload and multiple deadlines
• Collaborates with others to focus on objectives and effectively delegates work within a team
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act, related Regulations, and legislation

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.