Assistant, Newcomer Youth Project

**Position Details**:
**Current rate of pay**: Min = $56,862, Max = $62,732

**Employment type**: Temporary

**Duration of employment**: 2 years 1 month

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

**Work location**: Head Office

**Division**: Education and Training

**Business unit**: Newcomer Programs

**Travel %**: 5

**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**:
In alignment with TRCA’s Strategic Plan for building communities that drive local action and improve wellbeing, the Newcomer Youth Green Economy Project (NYGEP) will provide newcomer youth access to experiential learning opportunities, build soft skills, and create pathways to future employment in the environmental sector. Under the guidance of the Supervisor Newcomer Programs, the Assistant is responsible for recruitment of program participants and coordination of training and events for the project.

This position also assists with the facilitation of a 24-hour training program and organizes tasks in support of the project team including preparing reports and maintaining participant records.

**Major Responsibilities**:

- Support the coordination and logistics of training programs and events including scheduling, room bookings, refreshments, registration and evaluation.
- Coordinate and deliver orientation session and field trips.
- Coordinate and deliver end of program event for students.
- Conduct outreach to stakeholders to recruit program participants.
- Deliver information sessions to prospective applicants.
- Maintain accurate participant records, safeguarding the confidentiality of participant information.
- Ensure participant access targets are met.
- Track and report on deliverables for internal and funder reports.
- Collaborate with team and participants utilizing project management software.
- Perform other duties as assigned or as required with departmental, divisional and/or corporate objectives.

**What will you need to succeed**:

- Post-secondary degree
- Valid G-class driver’s license
- 1 - 2 years’ experience delivering training programs and events
- Experience with outreach activities including program promotion and participant recruitment
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Excellent communication skills (written, verbal)
- Facilitation skills with diverse audience members
- Strong organization and time management skills
- Excellent skills in outreach and intercultural communication
- Excellent time management, problem solving and organizational abilities
- Computer literacy utilizing Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Ability to work evenings/weekend hours as required
- Ability to travel as needed for project meetings, events and promotion

**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).
- 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 regardi