Field Assistant, Ecosystem and Climate Science

3 weeks ago

Concord, Canada Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) Full time

**Position Details**:
**Current Rate of Pay**: Min = $19.87hr, Max = $21.54/hr

**Employment type**: Seasonal

**Duration of employment**: May to September 2023

**Hours of work**: 35 hrs/week

**Work location**: Head Office

**Division**: Development and Engineering Services

**Business unit**: Watershed Planning and Ecosystem Science

**Travel**: 10-25%

**Remote Work**: None

Seasonal Hire TRCA - 2023

**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**:
Under the supervision of the Crew Lead, and under the direction of the Research Analyst and the Senior Research Scientist, the Field Assistant, Ecosystem and Climate Science (ECS) is responsible for assisting in the collection and management of urban forest inventory data and safely operating and maintaining equipment.

Overall, this position plays an integral role in the implementation of the tree inventory project occurring in the Region of Peel. This position is responsible for ensuring that data is collected efficiently, safely, effectively, and accurately in the field. The Field Assistant will be in constant communication with their Crew Lead and regularly communicate with the Research Analyst to ensure adherence to project objectives and protocols. The field assistant must also comply with relevant corporate and municipal procedures and by-laws, and provincial and federal legislation.

**Major Responsibilities**:

- Perform the following tasks under general supervision:

- Assist with urban forest field observations, data collection and recording, and tree and invasive plant species identification at a variety of sites across Region of Peel.
- Carry out field data collection on trees (species, DBH, condition, etc.), and invasive species and pests.
- Support the Crew Lead in communicating with site managers and providing project information to the public.
- Accurately record field and project data.
- Field data entry as required.
- Assist in the maintenance of survey equipment, including GPS units.
- Follow the Crew Lead’s direction regarding safety.
- Participate in daily safety meetings to discuss potential hazards and emergency planning.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

**What will you need to succeed**:

- Post-secondary education in forestry, ecology, environmental science or a related field or equivalent experience.
- Valid G or G2 Ontario driver’s license in good standing.
- Familiarity with tree and shrub species and common invasive plant species in the Greater Toronto Area or southern Ontario, or the ability to use a key to identify species.
- Demonstrated ability and aptitude to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team member.
- Ability to publicly represent Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and our partners in a professional manner.
- Familiar with Microsoft Office software programs, specifically Excel.
- Familiarity with basic forest mensuration an asset.
- Familiarity with ArcMap or Google Earth and experience using GPS units are assets.
- Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act an asset.
- Standard First Aid certificate an asset.

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.

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.

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