Naturalization Assistant

LEAF•Toronto, ON

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is a great fit for someone who is passionate about the environment, community engagement and enjoys outdoor, physical activity. This role works as an integrated member of the Community Programs Team, with a primary focus on LEAF’s Community Tree Planting Program. This program allows residents to take direct action to enhance the urban forest, help combat climate change and mitigate biodiversity loss by planting native trees and shrubs on public land across York Region and Durham Region.

Requirements

G or G2 Driver’s License; Clean Driving Record
Commercial vehicle operation – you can safely and confidently operate a cargo van.
Physical strength and stamina – you possess the strength and the stamina to perform physically demanding tasks in varied weather conditions, including lifting and planting.
Digital literacy – you are proficient with the use of digital devices and tools to obtain, create or process digital information in a secure manner.
Communication Skills – you can effectively listen, comprehend, and convey information through spoken and written language, adapting messages to the audience by using clear expression, active listening and purposeful writing.
Interpersonal skills – you can effectively interact, communicate and work with others. This includes awareness of others’ verbal and non-verbal cues, empathy for diverse perspectives, and the ability to engage respectfully and productively across different cultural backgrounds to achieve shared goals.
Collaboration – you can work cooperatively, supporting the inclusion of others in achieving a common goal.
Attention to Detail – you are meticulous in the execution of tasks.
Operational Planning – you can effectively determine the steps and tasks to meet key objectives on time.
Be between the ages of 21 and 30
Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
Legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial / territorial legislation and regulations

Nice To Haves

Arboriculture; Urban Forestry; Environmental Science; Botany; Plant Biology or related
Emergency First Aid & CPR
Experience working or volunteering with a non-profit organization

Responsibilities

Learning about terrestrial ecosystems and environmental stewardship methods
Planting native tree/shrub species at various sites in the GTA
Collecting data in the field using LEAF’s Naturalization Monitoring Protocol, conducting data entry and summarizing data findings in reports
Providing training to volunteers on the topics of natural restoration, proper tree planting technique and proper tree care practices through in-person outdoor events
Assisting with volunteer outreach and engagement
Drafting social media and blog content
Providing general administrative support as needed
Participating in weekly Community Programs team meetings, weekly one-on-one meetings, and monthly organization-wide meetings, including taking minutes and tracking action items