Crew Leader; Meadoway – Seasonal

Major Responsibilities

• Performs meadow and adaptive management activities, liaising with the Project Manager and other team members to coordinate field work activities to ensure work is completed in compliance with TRCA policies, standards and timelines.
• Conducts field work and supports the coordination of field work by providing on-site work coordination and leadership to the team.
• Ensures quality control is completed daily, with records maintained and accessible.
• Completes daily work reports, and project information records as assigned.
• Requires consistent movement and physicality, such as walking, stretching, jumping, digging, lifting (up to 45lbs), pushing/pulling items, cleaning, working on vegetation or other general strain.
• The location of the work site is outdoors and subject to uneven terrain and changing weather conditions, including extreme temperatures, precipitation and UV exposure.
• Coordinates the operation and maintenance of equipment as required (ranges from small tools and measuring devices to heavy equipment).
• Participates in and/or leads daily safety meetings including tailgate meetings, hazard identification and emergency planning.
• Incumbents may also be assigned other duties.

• Completion of college diploma in Resource Management, Ecological Restoration or Management, Environmental or Engineering Science, Landscape Design, Forestry, Construction, or a related field.
• Valid Ontario Class G driver’s license.
• Valid Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C Certification.
• Ontario Pesticide Exterminator’s License (Land or Forestry).

• 2+ years of experience in implementation tasks in areas of specialization.

• The ability to demonstrate strong problem‑solving skills in a field environment, to break down site‑required activities and delegate and estimate time / resources / budget required to complete tasks.
• Familiar with basic equipment and power tools.
• Demonstrated knowledge of native and invasive plants.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite including online software such as MS Teams, Web Ex, and SharePoint.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act, related regulations and legislation.