Position Details: Current Rate of Pay: Min = $30.47/hr, Max = $35.31/hr Employment type: Permanent Full-Time Hours of work: 35 hrs/week Work location: Earth Rangers Division: Development & Engineering Services Business unit: Watershed Planning & Ecosystem Science Travel: None Flexible Work Arrangements: None 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.
Please submit your resume and cover letter in one file (PDF or Word) and upload using only the ‘Resume’ feature within the application prior to 11:59 pm on May 18, 2026.
How you will contribute as part of the TRCA team: The Crew Leader, Research & Monitoring is responsible for overseeing and carrying out daily environmental inventory and monitoring fieldwork activities in support of TRCA’s research and monitoring programs and projects.
Major Responsibilities: • Conducts ecological, and/or water resource inventories and monitors fieldwork following standardized protocols, liaising with the supervisor and other team members to coordinate field work. • Coordinates staff fieldwork, timeline requirements, site visits, and priorities; providing crew lead level work and health and safety direction. • Conducts inventories and monitoring fieldwork activities which includes: ▪ Prepares daily equipment and vehicles for use, ensures all are in a good state for safe operation. ▪ Prepares site following proper protocols, documents (including safety, cost ledgers, and other records) and identifies hazards and conducts safety meetings. ▪ Installs and maintains equipment. ▪ Collects, manages, and analyzes data; ensuring records are complete. ▪ Maintains sampling instruments and equipment (calibration, storage & tracking, minor repairs). ▪ Completes quality control checks / tests; maintains records. ▪ Performs data entry into internal and external databases. • Contributes to environmental monitoring reports and/or data/results summaries. • Ensures the required site activities are completed as per work scope; ensuring health and safety protocols are followed by crews. • Participates in and/or leads daily safety meetings including tailgate meetings, hazard identification and emergency planning. • Carries out monitoring fieldwork activities including but not limited to: ▪ Surveys of aquatic habitats & species, overseeing and implementing wildlife management activities in the field ▪ Collects biological data according to standardized protocols and performs taxonomic identification of specimens to the family and/or species level. Fish and benthic invertebrates sampling, water quality data collection (e.g., collecting water samples from various streams), sediment samples collection and other aquatic habitat data collection using standardized protocols (e.g., Ontario Stream Assessment Protocol) ▪ Guides project activities involving the installation, operation and maintenance of environmental monitoring equipment and sampling gear. ▪ Operates various types of monitoring equipment including boats (electrofishing boats); GPS units; water quality instruments (e.g., turbidity meter); water level, flow and temperature loggers/meters; and biological sampling equipment such as electrofishing units (backpack) and various types of nets. ▪ Assist in wildlife management activities such as fish rescues, goose counts, goose/swan egg oiling and goose round-up for relocation. • Through consultation with supervisors, has authority to make decisions on safety of crew during field operations during use of marine vessels. • Working knowledge of the Lake Ontario nearshore environment including harbours, embayment’s, currents, and weather patterns related sampling operations. • Ability to operate watercraft and to train through TRCA’s marine vessel apprentice program.
What will you need to succeed: Education (degree/diploma/certifications/licenses) • Post-secondary diploma or degree in Resource Management, Environmental or Science, Urban Forestry, Biology or a related field • Valid Ontario Class G2 driver's license Experience • 2+ years of experience in environmental, ecosystem, water resource, or urban forestry research or monitoring • Experience working with various monitoring equipment used in environmental sciences
Knowledge/Skill/Ability - Competencies • The ability to demonstrate strong problem-solving skills in a field environment • Able to comprehend written documentation and procedural guidelines; skilled in writing clear correspondence (concise, logical, grammatically correct) • Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team member to coach staff • Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act • Proficiency in MS Office suite including online software such as MS teams, WebEx, and SharePoint, coupled with a basic knowledge of GIS software (ArcGIS) • Able to self-manage workload and prioritize tasks as an ongoing challenge in a frequently fluctuating workload and multiple deadlines
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. • 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.
