Field Staff, Restoration & Infrastructure (Erosion Hazard Monitoring – Seasonal)

Position Details:

Vacancies: 18

Current Rate of Pay: Min = $23.54/hr, Max = $27.29/hr

Employment type: Seasonal

Duration of employment: 4 and 7 months

Hours of work: 40 hrs/week

Work location: Multiple work locations – listed below.

Division: Restoration & Infrastructure

Business unit: Erosion Risk Management

Travel: 15%

Remote Work: None

Existing Vacancy: Yes

Seasonal Hire TRCA – 2025

Seasonal job opportunities are plentiful at TRCA. If you are looking for seasonal job openings, we can provide great opportunities and seasonal perks. To apply to this posting, click on the “Apply” icon.

Please submit your resume and cover letter in one file (PDF or Word) prior to 11:59 pm on January 27, 2025.

Work Locations:

• Boyd Office
• Eastville Office

By working at TRCA you will:

• Work outdoors during the spring and summer in beautiful natural areas.
• Gain valuable experience working at a conservation authority.
• Get a free Conservation Ontario annual pass.
• Get access to TRCA’s Reciprocal Program (discounts across various Ontario attractions).

How you will contribute as part of the TRCA team:

The Field Staff, Restoration & Infrastructure performs a variety of field work activities which support environmental projects and programs delivered by the Erosion Risk Management, Restoration and Resource Management, Construction Services, or Professional Services teams. 

Major Responsibilities:

• Participates in inspection of erosion hazards and erosion control infrastructure.
• Assists Erosion Risk Management team with inspections and fieldwork.
• Performs quality control of previously completed records, supports geospatial and other data clean-up initiatives.
• Operates rugged field laptops and other devices and equipment to take and record measurements in the field.
• Executes a number of general field work duties related to specific project/program area.
• Collects and inputs field data according to project scope.
• Ensures that quality control and assurance measures are followed at all steps of the work process.
• Assists with maintenance of equipment and vehicles, performs circle and other health and safety checks. Reports potential maintenance requirements to supervisor.
• Maintains equipment (storage, organization, minor repairs).
• Incumbents may also be assigned other duties.

What will you need to succeed:

Education (degree/diploma/certifications)    

• Minimum pursuing a post-secondary diploma or degree in a related field.
• Valid Class G2 Driver’s License.
• Valid Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C Certification.

Knowledge/Skill/Ability

• Familiar with basic equipment and power tools.
• Ability to communicate effectively with tact and courtesy.
• Demonstrated ability to proactively identify problems in a timely manner, seeking the appropriate level of support to solve issues.
• Proficiency in MS Office for general office communications (e.g., e-mail, spreadsheet and word processing software, including online enablement software such as MS Teams and SharePoint).
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act, related regulations and legislation.
• Required to lift or carry objects that could weigh up to 45lbs.
• Familiarity with flood control channels and erosion control structures is considered an asset.
• Familiar with map, plan, and air photo interpretation.

While 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 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, 101 Exchange Avenue, Vaughan, Ontario, L4K 5R6, (437) 880 2308.