Assistant Environmental Technician

How you will contribute as part of the TRCA team:

The Assistant Environmental Technician is responsible for project support, inclusive of project coordination support, on ecological restoration and management projects. 

Major Responsibilities:

• Assists with the coordination of ecological restoration and management projects and programs including development of restoration plans, planting plans, invasive species. management plans, and forestry management plans.
• Assists with the coordination of restoration site assessments and preparation of technical reports in support of project communications and deliverables.
• Provides technical support in the planning, map development and development of planting and other restoration projects.
• Participates in daily safety meetings including tailgate meetings, hazard identification and emergency planning when on site as required.
• Provides administrative support on project start up, development and close out.
• Obtains locates, permits, and internal and external approvals as required.
• Prepares and provides status updates, project status and other relevant reports to the project team as well as relevant project stakeholders.
• Responsible for file management of documents and records (in both paper and electronic file formats).

What will you need to succeed:

Education (degree/diploma/certifications/licenses)

• College diploma in Environmental Sciences, Geomatics, Restoration Ecology or a related field
• Valid Ontario Class G2 driver's license

Experience

• 1+ years of experience related to major tasks

Knowledge/Skill/Ability - Competencies

• Able to comprehend documentation that is technical or scientific in nature, skilled in writing technical reports or manuals
• Able to self-manage workload and prioritize tasks as an ongoing challenge in a frequently fluctuating workload and multiple deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to proactively identify problems in a timely manner, seeking the appropriate level of support to solve issues
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act, related Regulations and legislation
• Proficiency in MS Office suite including online software such as MS teams, WebEx, and SharePoint; advanced MS Excel capabilities for analysis, data visualization
• Understanding of ArcGIS and other mapping software for the purposes of map development