How you will contribute as part of the TRCA team:
The Crew Leader, Research & Monitoring is responsible for overseeing and carrying out daily environmental inventory and monitoring fieldwork activities in support of TRCA’s research and monitoring programs and projects.
Major Responsibilities:
Coordinates staff field work, timeline requirements, site visits, and priorities; providing crew lead level work and health and safety direction
Conducts inventories and monitoring fieldwork activities which includes:
Prepares daily equipment and vehicles for use, ensures all are in a good state for safe operation
Prepares site following proper protocols, documents (including safety, cost ledgers, and other records) and identifies hazards and conducts safety meetings
Collects, manages and analyzes data; ensuring records are complete
Maintains sampling instruments and equipment (calibration, storage & tracking, minor repairs)
Completes quality control checks / tests; maintains records
Performs data entry into internal and external databases
Contributes to environmental monitoring reports and/or data/results summaries
Ensures the required site activities are completed as per work scope; ensuring health and safety protocols are followed by crews
Participates in and/or leads daily safety meetings including tailgate meetings, hazard identification and emergency planning
Carries out monitoring fieldwork activities including but not limited to:
Vegetation community and flora inventories based on the Ecological Land Classification and TRCA protocols
Forest, wetland, and meadow vegetation monitoring according to TRCA protocols
Collects biological data according to standardized protocols and performs taxonomic identification of specimens to the family and/or species level.
Through consultation with supervisors, has authority to make decisions on safety of crew during field operations
Liaises with landowners to acquire permission to access properties and responds to public inquiries while in the field
What will you need to succeed:
Education (degree/diploma/certifications/licenses)
Post-secondary diploma or degree in Resource Management, Environmental or Science, Urban Forestry, Biology or a related field
Valid Ontario Class G2 driver's license
Experience
2+ years of experience in environmental, ecosystem, water resource, or urban forestry research or monitoring
Experience working with various monitoring equipment used in environmental sciences
Experience conducting Ecological Land Classification surveys and vegetation monitoring
Demonstrated ability to read ortho photo imagery and navigate through natural areas
Knowledge/Skill/Ability - Competencies
The ability to demonstrate strong problem-solving skills in a field environment
Able to comprehend written documentation and procedural guidelines; skilled in writing clear correspondence (concise, logical, grammatically correct)
Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team member to coach staff
Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act
Proficiency in MS Office suite including online software such as MS teams, WebEx, and SharePoint, coupled with a basic knowledge of GIS software (ArcGIS)
Able to self-manage workload and prioritize tasks as an ongoing challenge in a frequently fluctuating workload and multiple deadlines
