Crew Leader, Research & Monitoring

Position Details:

Vacancies: 3

Current Rate of Pay: Min = $29.00/hr, Max = $33.61/hr

Employment type: Contract

Duration of Employment: May to August 2025

Hours of work: 20-25 hrs/week

Work location: Earth Rangers

Division: Development and Engineering Services

Business unit: Watershed Planning & Ecosystem Science

Travel: 50%

Remote Work: 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.

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 March 6, 2025.

How you will contribute as part of the TRCA team:

The Crew Leader performs field work, provides guidance and liaises with team members to coordinate field work and supports projects or ongoing resource management to ensure crews are focused on timelines, and priorities. They are 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:

• Carries out monitoring fieldwork data collection for bat exit surveys (rocket boxes, rock crevices, and buildings).
• Coordinates staff field work, 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 and other records) and identifies hazards and conducts safety meetings.
  • Installs and maintains acoustic monitoring equipment.
  • Collects and manages data, ensuring records are complete.
  • Maintains sampling instruments and equipment (calibration, storage & tracking, minor repairs).
  • 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.

What will you need to succeed:

Education (degree/diploma/certifications/licenses)

• Completion of college diploma in Biology and Ecology, or a related field.
• Valid Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C Certification.

Experience

• 2+ years of experience in implementation tasks in areas of specialization.

Knowledge/Skill/Ability - Competencies

• The ability to demonstrate strong problem-solving skills in a field environment.; is able to break down site required activities and delegate and estimate time / resources / budget required to complete tasks.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite including online software such as MS teams, and SharePoint.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act, related Regulations and legislation.
• Demonstrated ability to understand, interpret and apply ecological restoration plans, drawings, details and specifications combined with the ability comprehend written documentation and procedural guidelines.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including both day and night in adverse weather conditions; some weekend work may also be required.

To apply to this posting, click the "Apply" icon.  Please submit your resume and cover letter quoting the stated job posting id prior to posting deadline.

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 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 in 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 Information, 101 Exchange Avenue, Vaughan. Ontario, L4K 5R6, (437) 880-2308.