Lead Hand, Conservation Parks & Lands Job at Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) Pickering, ON

Position Details:
Current Rate of Pay: Min = $ $35.96/hr, Max = $ $41.68/hr
Employment type: Short-Term Contract (1) and Full-Time Permanent (3)
Duration of employment: April to October 2023
Hours of work: 35 hrs/week
Work location: Multiple work locations – listed below.
Division: Conservation Parks and Lands
Business unit: Conservation Parks
Travel: 30 %
Remote Work: None

Seasonal Hire TRCA – 2023
Seasonal job opportunities are plentiful at TRCA. If you are looking for seasonal job openings, we can provide great opportunities and seasonal perks. Apply now!

Work Locations:
  • Boyd Conservation Park (8739 Islington Ave, Vaughan, ON L4L 1A6)
  • Indian Line Campground (7625 Finch Ave W, Brampton, ON L6T 0B2)
  • Petticoat Creek CA (1100 Whites Rd S, Pickering, ON L1V 6K7)
  • Heart Lake Conservation Area (10818 Heart Lake Rd, Brampton, ON L6Z 0B3)
By working at TRCA you will:
  • Work outdoors during the spring and summer in beautiful natural areas.
  • Gain valuable experience working at a conservation authority.
  • Get a free Conservation Ontario annual pass.
  • Get access to TRCA’s Reciprocal Program (discounts across various Ontario attractions).
How you will contribute as part of the TRCA team:
The Lead Hand, Conservation Parks & Lands coordinates and oversees the day-to-day operational activities of TRCA’s variety of public-use conservation parks and facilities. This position coordinates and completes general and preventative facility maintenance and contributes to the successful delivery of daily operations and special events.

Major Responsibilities:
  • Provides on-site direction and daily park operations maintenance, including full spectrum worksite coordination from staff oversight and equipment usage to on-site liaison for all park operations concerns.
  • Coordinates operational activities for conservation park, campground, and/or golf course operations according to service standards.
  • Provides site knowledge and recommendations to inform processes focused on enhancing the functionality, safety and financial sustainability of TRCA’s public-use facilities.
  • Coordinates daily programs and participates in program planning and development activities. Recommends new concepts and/or possible program enhancements the Supervisor.
  • Oversees general facility maintenance and housekeeping duties in indoor spaces.
  • Completes seasonal grounds maintenance and ensures service delivery standards are met.
  • Safely operates fleet vehicles, utility vehicles, small and large equipment, hand tools and power tools. Completes a seasonal changeover of equipment to ensure that it is either safely stored or readily available for use.
  • Provides training on safe equipment operations for site related work and projects.
  • Arranges and performs preventative equipment and infrastructure maintenance on a regular basis.
  • Depending on the location of work, may oversee one or more of the following:
  • Seasonal operation of aquatic facilities
  • Year-round operation of aquaculture systems
  • Golf irrigation systems
  • Small drinking water systems
  • Acts as an onsite liaison for project managers, organizational partners, contractors, business clients (e.g., commercial filming companies), and other professional contacts
  • Completes daily site health and safety checks and leads licensed professionals through monthly, semi-annual and/or annual facility inspections. Documents all inspections. Carries out or facilitates the completion of required work. Completes follow-up and evaluation
  • Participates in and/or leads the daily safety meetings including tailgate meetings, hazard identification and emergency planning.
To apply to this posting, click on the “Apply” icon. Please submit your resume and cover letter prior to midnight on April 10, 2023.

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.


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