Coordinator, Community Outreach - Whitchurch-Stouffville, Canada - Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)

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Whitchurch-Stouffville, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Position Details:

Current Rate of Pay:
Min = $35.96/hr, Max = $41.68/hr

Vacancies: 2

Employment type:
Temporary Contract

Duration of employment:
one 7 month contract, one 12 month contract

Hours of work: 35 hrs/week

Work location:
The Nature Centre at Bruce's Mill

Division:
Education and Training

Business unit:
Education and Training

Travel: 20%

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.

How you will contribute as part of the TRCA team:

The Coordinator, Community Outreach, Training & Education is responsible for supporting the development, and coordination of assigned education, training and/or community-based programs, including liaising with internal and external stakeholders to effectively advance TRCA's strategic goals.

Major Responsibilities:

Organizes the logistics, communications, and plans for the execution of training, education and community engagement programs, projects and events
Designs, develops and delivers a variety of innovative events and programs to engage diverse audiences in employment opportunities, sustainability initiatives, retrofit actions, community codesign, and community capacity building and connections
Delivers workshops, programs, training and/or other types of educational activities in various forms, including community, school, business and other stakeholder forums
Monitors, reports and tracks metrics related to event and program deliverables, while undertaking research into industry best practices
Supports the coordination of requests for comments on draft content and the preparation of project correspondence including agreements, audits, briefings, reports, receives, reviews and incorporates technical comments into relevant documents
Meets with internal and external stakeholders as required to support the execution of education and training and community outreach programs and events
Coordinates events working in conjunction with Marketing, Communications & Events as required
Designs and deliver tailored marketing and promotion including letters, flyers, signage, website, and social media content
Supports financial tracking and reporting as well as sustainability of metrics
Provides training to TRCA and external staff as required
Coordinates and consolidates information and data for grant proposals
Manages equipment/supply inventories and promotional and program materials, replaces, repairs or purchases equipment for programs
Supports employees/volunteers/contractors, as applicable, ensuring health & safety policies and practices, and other TRCA policies are adhered to
Incumbents may also be assigned other duties

What will you need to succeed:

Post-secondary diploma or degree in Environmental Studies, Outdoor Recreation or a related field
Valid Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C Certification
2+ years of experience providing program coordinator or administration
2 + years of experience delivering communitybased programs and events Experience leading nature interpretation activities in the outdoors
Able to comprehend written documentation and procedural guidelines; skilled in writing clear correspondence (concise, logical, grammatically correct)
Strong written and verbal communication skills to communicate project status for various audiences
Ability to engage with partners and the public and communicate effectively with tact and courtesy
Able to selfmanage workload and prioritize tasks as an ongoing challenge in a frequently fluctuating workload and multiple deadlines
Demonstrates responsiveness to internal and external customer requests and needs
Demonstrated ability to proactively identify problems in a timely manner, seeking the appropriate level of support to solve issues
Proficiency in MS Office suite including online software such as MS teams, WebEx, and SharePoint
Valid Ontario Class G2 driver's license

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: