Crew Leader

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, priorities.

Major Responsibilities:

• Conducts field work including operating machinery and supports the coordination of field work by providing on-site work coordination to the team.
• Ensures quality control checks and tests are instigated, with records maintained and accessible.
• Conducts site setup, reviews of implementation progress and site clean-ups; ensuring adherence to work plans
• Coordinates the operation and maintenance of equipment as required (ranges from small tools and measuring devices to heavy equipment); may also operate machinery/tools as required
• Ensures the required site activities are completed as per work scope
• Participates in and/or leads daily safety meetings including tailgate meetings, hazard identification and emergency planning
• Provides support for natural cover restoration and management including tree planting, forestry, invasive species management, buffer management, wildlife management and construction site restoration
• Provides instruction to community participants to safely undertake community-based stewardship activities
• Supports the resolution of customer service concerns with visitors

What will you need to succeed:

Education (degree/diploma/certifications/licenses)

• Completion of college diploma in Resource Management, Ecological Restoration or Management, Environmental or Engineering Science, Landscape Design, Forestry, Construction, or a related field
• Valid Ontario Class G driver’s license
• Valid Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C Certification

Experience

• 2+ years of experience in landscaping, construction or habitat restoration and management

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.
• Experience with operating and certification on construction and landscape maintenance machinery and Chainsaws an advantage.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite including online software such as MS teams, WebEx, 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