Assistant Environmental Technician

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)•Vaughan, ON

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Environmental Technician is responsible for project support, inclusive of project coordination support, on ecological restoration and management projects. The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is considered the provincial leader in conserving, restoring, and managing natural resources to advance safe and sustainable development. TRCA was recently recognized as a Greater Toronto’s Top Employer for 2026 and a Canada’s Greenest Employer for 2026.

Requirements

College diploma in Environmental Sciences, Geomatics, Restoration Ecology or a related field
Valid Ontario Class G2 driver's license
1+ years of experience related to major tasks
Able to comprehend documentation that is technical or scientific in nature, skilled in writing technical reports or manuals
Able to self-manage workload and prioritize tasks as an ongoing challenge in a frequently fluctuating workload and multiple deadlines
Demonstrated ability to proactively identify problems in a timely manner, seeking the appropriate level of support to solve issues
Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act, related Regulations and legislation
Proficiency in MS Office suite including online software such as MS teams, WebEx, and SharePoint; advanced MS Excel capabilities for analysis, data visualization
Understanding of ArcGIS and other mapping software for the purposes of map development

Responsibilities

Assists with the coordination of ecological restoration and management projects and programs including development of restoration plans, planting plans, invasive species management plans, and forestry management plans
Assists with the coordination of restoration site assessments and preparation of technical reports in support of project communications and deliverables
Provides technical support in the planning, map development and development of planting and other restoration projects
Participates in daily safety meetings including tailgate meetings, hazard identification and emergency planning when on site as required
Provides administrative support on project start up, development and close out
Obtains locates, permits, and internal and external approvals as required
Prepares and provides status updates, project status and other relevant reports to the project team as well as relevant project stakeholders
Responsible for file management of documents and records (in both paper and electronic file formats)
Incumbents may also be assigned other duties