Lead Hand, Conservation Parks

3 weeks ago


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

**Position Details**:
**Current Rate of Pay**: Min = $66,757.60, Max = $77,368.20
**Employment type**: Full-Time Permanent
**Hours of work**: 35 hrs/week
**Work location**: Petticoat Creek CA/ Claremont Nature Centre (9 Months per year) &
Albion Hills (3 Months per year)
**Division**: Conservation Parks and Lands
**Business unit**: Conservation Parks
**Travel**: 30 %
**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 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**:

- Provides on-site direction and daily park operations maintenance, including full spectrum worksite coordination from staff oversight and equipment usage to on-site liaison for all park operations concerns.
- 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.
- Coordinates daily programs and participates in program planning and development activities. Recommends new concepts and/or possible program enhancements the Supervisor.
- Oversees general facility maintenance and housekeeping duties in indoor 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. Completes a 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.
- Depending on the location of work, may oversee one or more of the following:

- Seasonal operation of aquatic facilities
- Year-round operation of aquaculture systems
- Golf irrigation systems
- Small drinking water systems
- 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, Turf Management, Resources Management, Business, 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, 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,



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