Assistant Environmental Technician, Restoration

**Position Details**:
**Current Rate of Pay**: Min = $52,750, Max = $57,190

**Employment type**: Permanent Full-Time

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

**Work location**: Restoration Services Centre

**Division**: Restoration and Infrastructure

**Business unit**: Restoration Projects

**Travel**: Yes

**Remote Work**: Hybrid

**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 works to protect the integrity and health of the rivers and creeks in the jurisdiction, develop a system of green and natural spaces that sustains local ecosystems, and advance sustainable practices that improve people’s lives within our growing region.

**How you will contribute as part of the TRCA team**:
Under the direction of a Project Manager, Restoration Projects, the Assistant Environmental Technician is responsible for providing project support related to the planning, design and implementation of ecological restoration projects.

**Major Responsibilities**:

- Provide support for the planning, coordination and development of habitat creation and restoration projects.
- Assist with the preparation of contracts, partnership agreements and the procurement of materials and services.
- 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 purchasing of relevant equipment and materials as needed.
- Assist with the collection and analysis of biophysical information, including habitat assessments and restoration opportunities.
- Assist in the preparation of maps/reports on technical and/or field conditions.
- Communicate with internal departments/staff to update corporate database as required.
- Liaise with the general public, landowners and staff of other agencies as required.
- Carry out other duties as assigned.

**What you will need to succeed**:

- Post-secondary degree or diploma in Environmental Science or related field.
- Minimum 1-2 years of experience related to major tasks.
- Knowledge of ecological restoration projects, including
- fish and wildlife habitat requirements. Regulatory legislation a strong asset.
- Demonstrated orthophoto interpretation.
- Computer proficiency with software experience (MS PowerPoint, Excel, Word, ESRI software suite including ArcGIS).
- Valid Ontario G driver’s licence.

**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 of 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.

All new hires are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as a precondition to being hired by TRCA. TRCA will comply with its obligations pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code and any other applicable legislation.

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 Supervisor of Records, 101 Exchange Avenue, Vaughan, Ontario, L4K 5R6,

(416) 661-6600 extension 5216
.