Lead Hand, Conservation Parks
1 month ago
**Position Details**:
**Current Rate of Pay**: Min = $36.68/hr, Max = $42.51/hr
**Employment type**: Permanent Full-time
**Hours of work**: 35 hrs/week
**Work location**: The Village at Black Creek
**Division**: Conservation Parks and Lands
**Business unit**: Conservation Parks
**Travel**: 0%
**Remote Work**: None
**Existing Vacancy**: Yes
**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.
**How you will contribute as part of the TRCA team**:
The Lead Hand, Conservation Parks & Lands coordinates and oversees the day-to-day operational activities of TRCA’s variety of public-use conservation parks and facilities. This position coordinates and completes general and preventative facility maintenance and contributes to the successful delivery of daily operations and special events.
**Major Responsibilities**:
- Coordinates operational activities for conservation park, campground, and/or golf course operations according to service standards
- Provides site knowledge and recommendations to inform processes focused on enhancing the functionality, safety and financial sustainability of TRCA’s public-use facilities
- Oversees general facility maintenance and housekeeping duties in indoor and outdoor spaces
- Completes seasonal grounds maintenance and ensures service delivery standards are met
- Safely operates fleet vehicles, utility vehicles, small and large equipment, hand tools and power tools. Oversee the seasonal changeover of equipment to ensure that it is either safely stored or readily available for use
- Provides training on safe equipment operations for site related work and projects
- Arranges and performs preventative equipment and infrastructure maintenance on a regular basis
- Acts as an onsite liaison for project managers, organizational partners, contractors, business clients (e.g., commercial filming companies), and other professional contacts
- Completes daily site health and safety checks and leads licensed professionals through monthly, semi-annual and/or annual facility inspections. Documents all inspections. Carries out or facilitates the completion of required work. Completes follow-up and evaluation
- 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)
- Post-secondary diploma or degree in Facility Management or Carpentry, Resources Management, or related field of study
- Valid Ontario Class G driver's license
Experience
- 3+ years of experience in a related field coordinating teams
Knowledge/Skill/Ability - Competencies
- Demonstrated skill in facility maintenance, including basic carpentry and construction, minor plumbing, and landscaping
- Strong communication skills to provide clear and concise communication in both non-emergency and emergency situations
- Strong communication skills to provide clear and concise communication in both non-emergency and emergency situations
- Demonstrates responsive to internal and external customer requests and needs
- Ability to use critical thinking to evaluate problems, gather information, understand causes, and identify best possible solutions
- Collaborates with others to focus on objectives and effectively delegates work within a team
- Proficiency in MS Office suite including online software such as MS teams, WebEx, Dayforce, and SharePoint
**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 consideratio
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