Senior Field Staff (Construction Services)

Position Details:
Current Rate of Pay: Min = $27.70/hr, Max = $32.10/hr
Employment type: Permanent
Hours of work: 40 hrs/week
Work location: Restoration Services Centre
Division: Restoration & Infrastructure
Business unit: Construction Services
Travel: 100%
Flexible Work Arrangements: Yes
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 2026.

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 May 15, 2026.

How you will contribute as part of the TRCA team:
Senior Field Staff perform skilled/technical labour work and operation of equipment in support of construction, risk mitigation, habitat restoration and other environmental projects.


Major Responsibilities:
• Provides general labour support for a range of construction and restoration services projects by performing duties such as installing fencing, signage, plant materials, and erosion control products/structures
• Assists with providing guidance and training to junior staff on the day-to-day duties to ensure work is completed in a safe and efficient manner
• Performs checker/flagger and traffic control duties at various sites throughout TRCA’s jurisdiction
• Assists with site layout and drawing interpretation including laser level set up and operation
• Assists with the installation of various in-water works including but not limited to vegetative buttresses, pool-riffle sequences, bio-engineering techniques
• Assists with the installation of engineered structures including but not limited to armour stone walls, vegetative rip rap buttress, mechanically stabilized earth walls
• Assists in the construction of trails, ditches, parking lots and various other construction projects
• Assists with the implementation of Habitat Restoration projects including natural shoreline enhancement, natural channel treatments and wetland restoration.
• Participates in daily safety meetings including tailgate meetings, hazard identification and emergency planning
• Provides mentorship to junior staff on the above-mentioned tasks, duties and others as assigned through thorough knowledge and experience in the field

What will you need to succeed:
Education (degree/diploma/certifications/licenses)
• Completion of college diploma in Construction or a related field or equivalent experience
• Valid Class G2 driver’s license
• Valid Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C Certification

Experience
• 1+ years of experience related to major responsibilities

Knowledge/Skill/Ability - Competencies
• Demonstrated ability to understand, interpret and apply engineering or landscape architectural plans, drawings, details and specifications
• Understanding and application of basic mathematical functions
• Able to self-manage workload and prioritize tasks as an ongoing challenge in a frequently fluctuating workload and multiple deadlines
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team member to coach staff and work with stakeholders (internally and externally); ability to deal tactfully and courteously with stakeholders, public officials
• Proficiency in MS Office for general office communications (I.e., mail, spreadsheet and word processing software, including online enablement software such as MS teams and SharePoint)

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