Supervisor, Survey, Drafting & Design

Position Details:

Current Rate of Pay: Min = $50.59/hr, Max = $58.65/hr

Employment type: Permanent Full-Time

Hours of work: 35 hrs/week

Work location: Boyd Field 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.

To apply to this posting, click on the “Apply” icon. Please submit your resume and cover letter in one PDF or Word file prior to 11:59 pm on December 20, 2024. 

Interviews will be booked with selected candidates in January 2025.

How you will contribute as part of the TRCA team:

The Supervisor, Survey, Drafting & Design is responsible for leading the delivery of TRCA’s internal survey, drafting and design services team, which is nested under the Restoration and Infrastructure Division. The Survey, Drafting & Design is an internal technical services provider that supports the delivery of corporate infrastructure projects. The Survey, Drafting and Design team gathers detailed land data through aerial, bathymetric, and ground survey techniques. This information is utilized to prepare topographical and as-built surveys, which serve as the foundation for landscape design and project planning.

Major Responsibilities:

• Oversees the data collection, drafting and design for various TRCA projects and programs, and occasionally as part of a special project for external partners, ensuring information is complete and accurate
• Serves as a lead technical subject matter expert for the drafting and design team; responsible for day-to-day department support as well as implementation of planned process improvements or changes
• Collaborates closely with the Information Technology & Records Management business unit on all matters impacting CAD and GIS systems
• Meets with internal and external stakeholders as required for project specific collaboration
• Oversees and supports with the drafting of in-house designs identified by project teams; provides input on design details
• Plays a key role in developing and implementing industry best practices, streamlining financial processes, and introducing innovative technologies. Regularly documents, analyzes, and updates drafting, design workflows, and business procedures to enhance efficiency and optimize operations.
• Leads a team of staff and ensures that team members understand expectations; communicates schedule, tasks and discusses priorities of items
• In collaboration with Human Resources:
  1. Manages team recruitment, selection and hiring of talenta
  2. Manages individual employee development and individual development plans, considering high performing staff and managing underperforming staff
  3. Recommends compensation performance adjustments
  4. Recommends individuals for promotions/transfers
  5. Supports a culture of workplace equity and inclusion that celebrates diversity
• Ensures resources are in place to manage day-to-day workload, providing immediate supervisors with recommendations for budget/resource requirements to meet future workload and project needs
• Ensures staff/volunteers/contractors, as applicable, comply with health & safety policies, and other TRCA policies, as applicable in various work environments

What will you need to succeed:

Education (degree/diploma/certifications/licenses)

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Land Survey, Geomatics, Civil Technology or a related field of study
• Certified Engineering Technologist or Certified Engineering Technician with Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists

Experience

• 4+ years of progressive experience in construction management, land survey, geomatic or a related field
• 1+ years of progressive managerial, supervisory or project management experience

Knowledge/Skill/Ability - Competencies

• Advanced mathematical abilities (e.g., ratios, rates, percentages, basic geometry)
• Expertise in designing data visualization and enabling others to quickly grasp complex data concepts
• Influences decisions by presenting technical information and evidence in an appealing and easy to understand manner
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to communicate project status for various audiences
• Demonstrates responsiveness to internal and external customer requests and needs
• Proficient using Autocad Civil3D, Microsurvey, Hypack Sounding software and other technology for the purposes of data collection and data processing
• Proficiency in MS Office suite including online software such as MS teams, WebEx, 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.
• 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, 101 Exchange Avenue, Vaughan, Ontario, L4K 5R6, (437) 880 2308.