Field Staff, Development & Engineering Services

Position Details:
Current Rate of Pay: Min = $24.13/hr, Max = $27.97/hr
Employment type: Temporary contract
Duration of employment: 6 months
Hours of work: 35 hrs/week
Work location: Earth Rangers
Division: Development and Engineering Services
Business unit: Watershed Planning and Ecosystem Science
Travel: 50%
Flexible Work Arrangements: No
Existing Vacancy: Yes

About TRCA:
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.

TRCA is considered the provincial leader in conserving, restoring, and managing natural resources to advance safe and sustainable development. Also, TRCA was recently recognized as a Greater Toronto’s Top Employer for 2026 and a Canada’s Greenest Employer for 2025.

To apply to this posting, click on the “Apply” icon. Please submit your resume and cover letter in one file (PDF or Word) and upload using only the ‘Resume’ feature within the application prior to 11:59 pm on February 23rd, 2026.


How you will contribute as part of the TRCA team:
Field Staff, Development & Engineering Services are responsible for various field operations, monitoring and data collection activities, routine maintenance work, and general construction duties in support of TRCA’s environmental research, inventory and monitoring programs and projects.

Major Responsibilities:
• Executes a variety of field work activities in support of terrestrial inventory and monitoring programs.
• Assists with planning and preparation for seasonal field activities.
• Assists with field observations, data recording, and management and specimen collection
• Assists with monitoring activities, including data entry and management, records management, data analysis, report writing, and other duties, as assigned
• Assists with vegetation community, flora surveys and monitoring data collection using standardized protocols (e.g. Ecological Land Classification)
• Assists with the collection of fauna data (breeding birds) using standardized protocols
• Incumbents may also be assigned other duties
• Requirement to work non-typical hours for this role such as early mornings, possibility of some weekend work

What will you need to succeed:
Education (degree/diploma/certifications/licenses)
• Minimum pursuing post-secondary diploma or degree in Biology, Environmental Sciences, Engineering or a related field
• Valid Class G2 driver’s license

Knowledge/Skill/Ability - Competencies
• Knowledge of local terrestrial flora and fauna species and habitat requirements
• Ability to use plant keys to identify vascular plant species
• Demonstrated ability to read ortho photo imagery and navigate through natural areas
• Comfortable working in, on and around water
• The ability to demonstrate strong problem-solving skills in a field environment
• Ability to communicate effectively with tact and courtesy
• Proficiency in MS Office suite


What TRCA has to offer you:
As part of a progressive team you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact to preserving and protecting nature, while maintaining a balance between the natural environment and built environment. Working with experts within our field, you will join a team of colleagues that are committed to TRCA’s core values by demonstrating the following behaviours; integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect, and excellence (icare).

You will be part of a diverse and inclusive organization that:
• Makes a positive difference in the communities we serve.
• Fosters high performance and collaborative teams.
• Provides continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits program (including Defined Benefit Pension Plan – OMERS/OTPP).
• Pregnancy & Parental Leave Top-Up Program.
• Provides unique TRCA Perks.
• Offers potential for career growth and advancement.


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.

TRCA is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit