Field Staff, Restoration & Infrastructure (Site Preparation)

at  Toronto and Region Conservation Authority TRCA

POSITION DETAILS:

Current Rate of Pay: Min = $23.54 /hr, Max = $27.29/hr
Employment type: Temporary Contract
Duration of employment: 8 months
Hours of work: 40 hrs/week
Work location: Restoration Services Centre
Division: Restoration and Infrastructure
Business unit: Restoration and Resource Management
Travel: 90%
Remote Work: None
Existing Vacancy: Yes

WHAT WILL YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

Education (degree/diploma/certifications/licenses)

• Minimum pursuing a post-secondary diploma or degree in Environmental Science, Restoration Ecology, Environmental Management, Forestry or a related field
• Valid Class G2 Driver’s License
• Valid Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C Certification

Knowledge/Skill/Ability - Competencies

• Familiar with farm and construction equipment, including operation and maintenance of small tools and larger machinery.
• Knowledge of ecological restoration processes and procedures
• Knowledge of native and invasive plants and plant identification skills.
• Ability and aptitude to work outdoor in adverse conditions
• Ability to communicate effectively with tact and courtesy
• Demonstrated ability to proactively identify problems in a timely manner, seeking the appropriate level of support to solve issues
• Familiarity with mapping natural landscape features and reading maps
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work as a team
• Proficiency in MS Office for general office communications (I.e., mail, spreadsheet and word processing software, including online enablement software such as MS teams and SharePoint)
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act, related Regulations and legislation
• Required to lift or carry objects that could weigh up to 45lbs

• Executes a variety of field work activities in support of ongoing restoration and adaptive management activities, including site prep, plowing, mowing, seeding and invasive species management.
• Operates appropriate machinery and equipment required to execute work duties related to specific project/program area (i.e., Tractors and implements, drills, line trimmers, UTV, etc.)
• Collects and inputs field data according to project scope
• Ensures that quality control and assurance measures are followed at all steps of the work process
• Assists with the transportation of equipment and materials to and from sites as required
• Directs the public to project notice signage and possibly providing contact information for additional information and inquiries, referring detailed questions and complaints to supervisor
• Participates in the daily safety meetings including tailgate meetings, hazard identification and emergency planning
• Assists with maintenance of equipment and vehicles, performs circle and other health and safety checks. Reports potential maintenance requirements to supervisor
• Participates in ecological and maintenance projects, such as vegetation management, invasive vegetation removal and tree, shrub and herbaceous planting
• Incumbents may also be assigned other duties