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Assistant Environmental Technician, Ecosystem

1 month ago

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

**Position Details**:
**Vacancies**: 1

**Current Rate of Pay**: Min = 28.98/hr, Max = 31.42/hr

**Employment type**: Temporary Full-Time (Seasonal)

**Duration of employment**: 8 months

**Hours of work**: 40 hrs/week

**Work location**: The Meadoway

**Division**: Restoration and Infrastructure

**Business unit**: Restoration and Resource Management

**Travel**: 30%

**Remote Work**: Hybrid

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**:
The Meadoway is a 16km linear urban meadow restoration project located in Scarborough. This project aims to restore meadow habitat within a utility corridor to provide greater habitat for wildlife, increase biodiversity, and increase recreational and education opportunities aimed towards connecting communities to nature. The Assistant Environmental Technician is responsible for providing project support related to the planning, design, and implementation of ecological restoration projects. Specifically, the Assistant Environmental Technician will work with the team on terrestrial natural cover projects, including meadow restoration and invasive plant management. Additionally, this position is responsible for monitoring and inspecting the work performed and completed by staff and contractors to ensure adherence to municipal policies, procedures, by-laws, and compliance with provincial and federal legislation.

**Major Responsibilities**:

- Provide meadow restoration and invasive species management technical support for the planning, coordination and development of habitat creation and restoration projects.
- Assist the site supervisor with on-site supervision and coordination of meadow restoration projects
- Acquisition and tracking of utility and infrastructure locates
- Responsible for material management, supply inventory and equipment repairs
- Assist with the procurement of materials and services
- Coordinate delivery and equipment vendors
- Daily record keeping, site documentation, deliverable tracking, and site monitoring
- Lead daily safety meetings, including tailgate meetings, hazard identification and perform site inspections ensuring health and safety measures are met
- Support the preparation of various project correspondence including project briefs and backgrounders, external communications, and reports of a general and technical nature.
- Assist with the field and desktop-based collection and analysis of data from previous and current restoration projects.
- Aid in the preparation of GIS maps/reports on technical and/or field conditions.
- Support the coordination of daily project logistics, including resource scheduling, external contractors, field staff, vehicles, and equipment.
- On-site mapping and assessments using various digital tools.
- Assist with contractor and service dealer oversight to verify they are meeting the required scope of work.
- Collaborate with other groups (internal and external) on The Meadoway restoration work and aid in providing weekly team updates.
- Liaise with the public, landowners and staff of other agencies as required.
- Carry out other duties as assigned.

**What will you need to succeed**:
Education (degree/diploma/certifications)
- Post-secondary degree or diploma in Environmental Science, Restoration Ecology, or related field.

Experience
- Minimum 1-2 years of experience related to major tasks.

Knowledge/Skill/Ability
- Knowledge of ecological restoration projects, including meadow restoration and invasive species management, wildlife habitat requirements, environmental regulatory legislation, project management and implementation.
- Excellent native and invasive plant identification knowledge.
- Excellent organization and coordination of multiple projects or tasks.
- Exterminator license (Landscape, forestry, and aquatic) is a strong asset.
- Experience overseeing crews/contractors.
- Valid Ontario G driver’s license in good standing.
- Familiarity with mapping natural landscape features and reading maps.
- Computer proficiency with software experience (MS PowerPoint, Excel, Word, ESRI software suite including ArcGIS and Field Maps).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong public relations skills.
- Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions.
- Effective problem-solving skills and leadership skills including staff supervision.
- Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

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 succ

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