Crew Leader, Research & Monitoring

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

3d•CA$30 - CA$35•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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. 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.

Requirements

Post-secondary diploma or degree in Biology or a related field
Valid Ontario Class G2 driver's license
2+ years of experience in environmental, ecosystem, or monitoring
Experience leading a crew, supervising daily environmental monitoring fieldwork activities, and ensuring compliance with prescribed standards/methodologies, including safety protocols.
Experience working outdoors in adverse weather conditions, and including working in, on and around water.
Experience using various monitoring equipment, environmental monitoring instruments (e.g., water level/temperature loggers) and biological sampling equipment (e.g., electrofishing units and nets)
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
Invertebrate and fish identification skills

Nice To Haves

OBBN certification a plus

Responsibilities

Coordinates staff fieldwork, timeline requirements, site visits, and priorities; providing crew lead level work and health and safety direction.
Carry out monitoring fieldwork activities including fish and benthic invertebrates sampling, water quality data collection (e.g., collecting water samples from various streams), sediment samples collection and other aquatic habitat data collection using standardized protocols (e.g., Ontario Stream Assessment Protocol, OBBN).
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 and other records) and identifies hazards and conducts safety meetings.
Maintains sampling instruments and equipment (calibration, storage & tracking, minor repairs).
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.