Position Details: Current Rate of Pay: Min = $27.70/hr, Max = $32.10/hr Employment type: Permanent Hours of work: 40 hrs/week Work location: Restoration Services Centre Division: Restoration & Infrastructure Business unit: Construction Services Travel: 100% Flexible Work Arrangements: Yes Existing Vacancy: Yes
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. Also, TRCA was recently recognized as a Greater Toronto’s Top Employer for 2026 and a Canada’s Greenest Employer for 2026.
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How you will contribute as part of the TRCA team: Senior Field Staff perform skilled/technical labour work and operation of equipment in support of construction, risk mitigation, habitat restoration and other environmental projects.
Major Responsibilities: • Provides general labour support for a range of construction and restoration services projects by performing duties such as installing fencing, signage, plant materials, and erosion control products/structures • Assists with providing guidance and training to junior staff on the day-to-day duties to ensure work is completed in a safe and efficient manner • Performs checker/flagger and traffic control duties at various sites throughout TRCA’s jurisdiction • Assists with site layout and drawing interpretation including laser level set up and operation • Assists with the installation of various in-water works including but not limited to vegetative buttresses, pool-riffle sequences, bio-engineering techniques • Assists with the installation of engineered structures including but not limited to armour stone walls, vegetative rip rap buttress, mechanically stabilized earth walls • Assists in the construction of trails, ditches, parking lots and various other construction projects • Assists with the implementation of Habitat Restoration projects including natural shoreline enhancement, natural channel treatments and wetland restoration. • Participates in daily safety meetings including tailgate meetings, hazard identification and emergency planning • Provides mentorship to junior staff on the above-mentioned tasks, duties and others as assigned through thorough knowledge and experience in the field
What will you need to succeed: Education (degree/diploma/certifications/licenses) • Completion of college diploma in Construction or a related field or equivalent experience • Valid Class G2 driver’s license • Valid Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C Certification
Experience • 1+ years of experience related to major responsibilities
Knowledge/Skill/Ability - Competencies • Demonstrated ability to understand, interpret and apply engineering or landscape architectural plans, drawings, details and specifications • Understanding and application of basic mathematical functions • Able to self-manage workload and prioritize tasks as an ongoing challenge in a frequently fluctuating workload and multiple deadlines • Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations • Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team member to coach staff and work with stakeholders (internally and externally); ability to deal tactfully and courteously with stakeholders, public officials • Proficiency in MS Office for general office communications (I.e., mail, spreadsheet and word processing software, including online enablement 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 in accordance with organizational policy and operational requirements; however, they are not guaranteed and are subject to approval. • 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.
TRCA is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and TRCA Policies, accommodation will be provided at any point throughout the hiring process, provided the candidate makes their accommodation needs known to the TRCA. We welcome applications from all qualified persons.
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 Manager of Records and Information, 5 Shoreham Drive, Toronto, ON, M3N 1S4, (437) 880 2308.
