Position Details:
Current Rate of Pay: Min = $45.99/hr, Max = $53.33/hr
Employment type: Temporary Contract
Duration of employment: 8 months
Hours of work: 35 hrs/week
Work location: Bruces Mill Conservation Park
Division: Education and Training
Business unit: Education and Training
Travel: 5%
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 November 27, 2024
Major Responsibilities:
- Leads and manages all aspects of program development and execution
- Prepares, manages and controls program budgets and financial reporting
- Leads the development of program materials and resources with input from internal and external stakeholders
- Engages and works in collaboration with program staff, TRCA divisions and external partners, stakeholders, working groups or committees to maximize resources and program impact
- Preparation of reports, memos, technical briefs, magazine articles, web postings and/or delivery of presentations related to program
- Maintains existing professional contacts and positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Manages and hosts training events, workshops, community events, or seminars related to program area
- Leads a team of staff and ensures that team members understand expectations; communicates schedule, tasks and discusses priorities of items
- Manages employee performance and individual team performance
- Ensures staff/volunteers/contractors, as applicable, comply with health & safety policies, and other TRCA policies, as applicable in various work environments.
- Undertakes the design of program communications and community outreach
What will you need to succeed:
Education (degree/diploma/certifications)
- Post-secondary diploma or degree in Environmental Science, Geography, Natural Sciences, Water Resources, or a related field
- Valid Ontario Class G2 driver’s license
Experience
- 4+ years of experience in program management or providing program coordination/planning, in relevant field
- 1+ years of progressive supervisory or project/program management/coordination experience
- Demonstrated experience writing reports and working with budgets
- Experience managing relationships and community partnerships
Knowledge/Skill/Ability – Competencies
- Knowledge of accessibility and inclusion principles
- Excellent written/verbal communication skills and presentation skills
- Knowledge of program management and risk management concepts
- Able to self-manage workload and prioritize tasks as an ongoing challenge in a frequently fluctuating workload and multiple deadlines
- Ability to conduct community partner engagement and facilitate program discussions
- Strong budget management and cost control skills
- 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.
