Crew, Ravine Youth Team

at  Toronto and Region Conservation Authority TRCA

POSITION DETAILS:

Current Rate of Pay: Min = $23.54/hr, Max = $27.29/hr
Employment type: Seasonal
Duration of employment: 12 weeks
Hours of work: 35 hrs/week
Work location: Various across Toronto
Division: Education & Training
Business unit: Education & Training
Travel: 80%
Remote: None
This position is funded by the City of Toronto. Funding stipulates that candidates must live in the City of Toronto and priority will be given to those living in Neighborhood Improvement Areas as designated here.
TRCA welcomes applications from all individuals including those with lived experience and/or Indigenous traditional knowledge.

• Performs activities associated with the Ravine Youth Team programs and adheres to principles outlined in Toronto’s Ravine Strategy.
• Assists with ravine restoration activities including but not limited to invasive species removal, planting, and litter clean-ups.
• Supports preparation of materials and engages with community members at organized virtual or in-person events to educate them about the Toronto Ravine Strategy and activities taking place to improve their conditions.
• Assists with and occasionally performs field observations, data recording, data management and specimen collection.
• Conducts daily vehicle and equipment inspections, review of inventory control; reports any concerns to the Crew Lead
• Complies with health & safety policies, and other TRCA policies, as applicable in various work environments; ensures proper use of PPE in the field.
• Submits and reconciles appropriate documentation including vehicle sheets, expenses for proper tracking to ravine program activities.
• Participates in daily safety meetings including tailgate meetings, hazard identification and emergency planning, including using tools and equipment safely teamwork environment.