Junior Biologist

**Position Details**:
**Current Rate of Pay**: Min = $31.89 /hr, Max = $36.96/hr
**Employment type**: Full-Time Contract
**Duration of employment**: 8 Months
**Hours of work**: 35 hrs/week
**Work location**: Earth Rangers
**Division**: Development & Engineering Services
**Business unit**: Watershed Planning and Ecosystem Science
**Travel**: 10-25%
**Remote Work**: None

**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 Junior Biologist is responsible for conducting biological surveys/monitoring in support of TRCA’s environmental monitoring programs and various internal projects and initiatives.

**Major Responsibilities**:

- Collects biological data according to standardized protocols and ensures that data are scientifically defensible to guarantee the provision of high-quality information to TRCA and its partners.
- Assists with performing quality assurance and control on data collected and inputs data into corporate databases (e.g., SQL and GIS ArcMap) to provide TRCA with complete and accurate datasets.
- Assists with training and development of field assistant(s) and ensures safety protocols are followed while in the field.
- Assists in the maintenance of a reference collection of specimens to use as training tools and voucher specimens for specific natural areas.
- Prepares data summaries and technical memos/reports with interpretation of data.

**What will you need to succeed**:
Education (degree/diploma/certifications)
- Post-secondary diploma or degree in Biology, Ecology, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Sciences or a related field.
- Valid Ontario Class G2 driver's license.

Experience
- 3+ years of demonstrated experience leading taxa specific surveys according to standardized protocols.

Knowledge/Skill/Ability - Competencies
- Established field skills to identify and interpret flora or fauna species and their required habitat needs.
- Sound knowledge of the biology, ecology and natural history of the flora and/or fauna of Ontario.
- Sound knowledge of environmental inventory and monitoring data collection protocols and related equipment.
- Strong navigational skills to efficiently move through survey areas.
- Proficiency in MS Office suite including online software such as MS teams, 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 Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) thanks all applicants for their interest, only those under consideration will be contacted for interviews. Please be advised 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.