Job Description
Posted Friday, April 11, 2025 at 6:00 AM | Expires Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 5:59 AM
Position Details:
- Current Rate of Pay: Min = $37.60/hr, Max = $43.57/hr
- Employment type: Temporary Contract
- Duration of employment: 12 months
- Hours of work: 35 hrs/week
- Work location: Head Office
- Division: Development & Engineering Services
- Business unit: Watershed Planning and Ecosystem Science
- Travel: 10%
- Hybrid Work: Yes
- 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 April 25, 2025.
How you will contribute as part of the TRCA team:
The Coordinator, Watershed Planning and Reporting is responsible for providing project coordination support for various watershed planning and reporting projects, developing and implementing engagement plans / strategies, and undertaking public information and outreach activities related to watershed planning, ecosystem management, biodiversity conservation, climate change adaptation, and green infrastructure implementation activities.
Major Responsibilities:
- Assists with organizing and coordinating project administrative tasks and engagement sessions with partners, stakeholders, public, and First Nations and Indigenous groups.
- Assists with compiling data and information from various internal and external partners for watershed planning and reporting purposes.
- Coordinates file management, data management, and storage in partnership with relevant teams in TRCA.
- Supports the monitoring, reporting, and tracking of metrics related to program deliverables and events.
- Coordinates with Marketing, Communications & Events & the project team to develop content in accordance with project/ program status updates and external relations.
- Contributes to the development and implementation of project coordination processes and procedures and the innovative use of new technology.
- Provides administrative project support to various Watershed Planning and Reporting projects, as needed.
What will you need to succeed:
Education (degree/diploma/certifications/licenses)
- Post-secondary diploma or degree in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Management, Marketing, Communications, or a related field
- Valid Ontario Class G2 driver’s license
Experience
2+ years of experience providing project administration, communications and engagement, or related experience
Knowledge/Skill/Ability – Competencies
- Able to comprehend written documentation and procedural guidelines; skilled in writing clear correspondence (concise, logical, grammatically correct)
- Collaborates with others to focus on objectives and effectively work within a team
- Able to self-manage workload and prioritize tasks as an ongoing challenge in a frequently fluctuating workload and multiple deadlines
- Strong public speaking and facilitation skills
- Ability to develop, edit, and disseminate digital media for stakeholder audiences
- Proficiency in MS Office suite including online software such as MS teams, WebEx, and SharePoint
- Basic data management, analysis, and report writing skills
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, 5 Shoreham Drive, Toronto, ON, M3N 1S4, (437) 880 2308.
Job Details
- Pay Type: Hourly
- Employment Indicator: Temporary Contract
- Travel Required: Yes
- Travel Percentage: 10
- Hiring Min Rate: 37.6 CAD
- Hiring Max Rate: 43.57 CAD
