Stewardship Assistant

LEAF•Toronto, ON

6d•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 focus on LEAF’s Community Tree Stewardship Events. These events allow residents to take direct action to enhance the urban forest, help combat climate change and mitigate biodiversity loss by stewarding newly planted 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

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

Responsibilities

Learning about terrestrial ecosystems and environmental stewardship methods
Stewarding native tree/shrub species at various sites in the GTA, including invasive plant removal and mulching trees and shrubs
Providing training to volunteers on the topics of natural restoration, proper tree care practices and invasive plant identification and removal through in-person outdoor events
Supporting the delivery of in-person stewardship events, including equipment preparation, participant support, event set-up and take-down and event photography
Conducting tree stewardship activities (watering, mulching, monitoring) at community housing properties across Toronto, York Region and Durham Region
Assisting with volunteer outreach and engagement
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