Coordinator, Trail Design

**Position Details**:
**Current Rate of Pay**: Min = $37.09/hr, Max = $40.21/hr

**Employment type**: Fulltime Contract

**Duration of Employment**: 1 Year

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

**Work location**: Boyd Office

**Division**: Restoration and Infrastructure

**Business unit**: Professional Services

**Travel**: 10%

**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 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**:
Under the guidance and direction of the Project Manager, Trail Design and Development, the Coordinator, Trail Design and Development will support the planning and implementation of a wide range of trail and park development projects across TRCA’s jurisdiction. This position provides guidance and direction to employees or external contractors during implementation to ensure cost and quality control. Overall, this position plays an integral role in the delivery trail projects.

**Major Responsibilities**:

- Draft project management documents and report on project activities as requested.
- Coordinate with other departments to assign tasks and obtain feedback.
- Prepare detailed costing and implementation timelines for approved projects.
- Create maps and other visual products to support the development of presentations and marketing materials.
- Coordinate the procurement of goods and services.
- Lead the preparation of RFQs and RFPs
- Track and report on deliverables for program and budget reporting
- Assist with the tracking of expenditures of approved capital and special projects.
- Coordinate start-up meetings and provide context and oversight to external contractors.
- Accompany TRCA staff on site visits during planning, implementation, close-out phases.

**What will you need to succeed**:

- 3 years’ post-secondary education in either environmental planning, geomatics, geography, landscape planning and/or design, resource management, or related discipline.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience related to the major tasks including: project management, budgeting and cost control, procurement and contract management, detailed design development, trail and/or landscape design/construction.
- Ability to read and understand construction drawings and specifications.
- Strong knowledge of environmental permitting and legislation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public.
- Excellent computer proficiency with software experience (Microsoft (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, Project), ArcGIS).
- Ontario Driver’s License (G)

**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 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, Ontar