Lead Hand, Conservation Parks - Pickering, Canada - Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)

Verified Company

Pickering, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Position Details:

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

Employment type:
Full-Time

Duration of employment:
Permanent

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

Work Locations:

Petticoat Creek CA/ Claremont Nature Centre 10 Months per year
Albion Hills 2 Months per year

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 onsite direction and daily park operations maintenance, including full spectrum worksite coordination from staff oversight and equipment usage to onsite 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 publicuse 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
Yearround 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, semiannual and/or annual facility inspections. Documents all inspections. Carries out or facilitates the completion of required work. Completes followup and evaluation
Participates in and/or leads the daily safety meetings including tailgate meetings, hazard identification and emergency planning.

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.

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,