Crew Leader, Community Stewardship (Youth)

Overview

Posting Closing Date: February 1, 2025

Vacancy: Existing

Hourly Rate: $26.23 per hour

Hiring for:  2  Full Time Hourly Positions (35 hours/week)

Anticipated Start and End Dates: March 16, 2026 To November 6, 2026

 

Who are we?

Credit Valley Conservation is one of Ontario’s 36 conservation authorities dedicated to protecting, restoring and enhancing our local natural environment. We care for the Credit River, its streams and tributaries from the headwaters in Orangeville to the shores of Lake Ontario in Mississauga. We are scientists, engineers, researchers, educators, environmentalists, stewards, planners, foresters, recreation experts and much more. We create connections between people and nature, knowledge and action. We inspire appreciation for the role of nature in keeping people connected, healthy and happy. We’re leaders and explorers. We are professional and we’re inspired. We know our stuff, and we work every day to make a difference.

Who are you?

You want to be part of an organization with an environmental goal. You get up every day and go to work with purpose. You accept that you may not change the world, but you’ll try to make an impact in your corner. You like to partner with skilled people across many professions. It’s as natural for you think about the outdoors as it is to think out of the box. You’re passionate, responsible and approachable. You do what’s right, not just what’s easy. You care, and it shows.

Why work for us?

We offer competitive public sector pay. We have a good employee benefits program. We’re members of the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) pension fund. We have flexible work hours for many positions. We find time to have fun and celebrate successes. You’ll have free access to our parks and discounts on recreational equipment rentals. You’ll know your co-workers by name and will make fast friends. You’ll like being at work.

 

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Senior Coordinator, Education, this position supports and provides leadership by delivering CVC’s Community Stewardship programs, including Branch Out, Conservation Youth Corps, and other community initiatives. Crew Leaders engage youth in environmental education, conservation, and restoration activities through hands-on community events such as tree planting, invasive species removal, litter cleanups, and similar initiatives. Through this work, they support CVC and municipal partner strategies that advance local climate action in response to declared climate emergencies, while motivating and mentoring youth to care for and restore natural spaces. This role plays an important part in building environmental literacy, leadership skills, and a strong connection between people, the land, and human well-being.

Crew Leaders prepare for and deliver programs that engage diverse audiences across the Credit River watershed. Responsibilities include loading and unloading equipment and trailers, driving large vans and trucks with trailers, preparing sites and event materials, organizing planting supplies, and guiding and mentoring participants with a positive, encouraging attitude.

In addition to event delivery, Crew Leaders support administrative and asset management tasks such as data entry and analysis, communications and social media support, and maintaining equipment inventories. The role requires regular travel throughout the watershed to green spaces, parks, and schools.

Candidates should enjoy working outdoors with youth in physically demanding roles and variable weather conditions, have a strong interest in nature, and feel confident engaging with community groups. The ideal candidate brings a positive attitude, is detail-oriented, adaptable, and enthusiastic about encouraging participation. This position requires strong organizational and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to work independently and as part of a close-knit team. Experience in the environmental field is considered an asset.

CVC is committed to health and safety, and Crew Leaders are expected to take responsibility for the well-being of themselves, volunteers, and co-workers.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

• College or University degree/diploma in Environmental Restoration, Environmental Sciences/Studies, Education, or a related discipline.
• Experience managing and supervising children, youth, and volunteers.
• Experience teaching and leading environmental and/or outdoor education programs and presentations.
• Experience in environmental stewardship or restoration.
• Experience driving larger vehicles, trucks and/or trailers (strong asset, training provided).
• Understanding of group dynamics, facilitation (teaching), and team building.
  Knowledge of and ability to identify common flora and fauna and interpret nature.
• Skills in public engagement/education with strong communication and customer service.
• Strong communication, customer service, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability and comfort to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and to walk on uneven ground/terrain for long periods.
• Ability and commitment to work on weekends and evenings on occasion, including Earth Day weekend.
• Ability to lift approximately 40 lbs of equipment/materials repetitively each day.
• Valid Class ‘G’ Ontario driver’s license (condition of employment).
• Driver’s abstract (condition of employment).
• Standard First Aid and CPR-C (condition of employment).
• Police reference check with vulnerable sector screening (condition of employment).

SUMMARY OF MAJOR TASKS 

• Supervise and lead youth participants and volunteers through stewardship activities like planting native trees and shrubs, removing invasive species, restoring local streams, etc.
• Deliver educational workshops about nature and climate change to diverse youth audiences in-person or virtually and lead nature hikes, stream studies, and other outdoor activities.
• Create positive and inspiring volunteer and learning experiences.
• Prepare, maintain, load, deliver, and set up equipment and trees/shrubs at stewardship sites.
• Represent CVC while working alongside volunteers and community partners.
• Assist with developing innovative programs for education and stewardship events.
• Promote CVC and its programs at schools, stewardship events, and virtually.
• Assist with administrative tasks such as photo management, social media, data entry, survey analysis, and reporting.
• Other duties and tasks as appropriate to the position

 

To apply for this opportunity, click on the ‘Apply’ button and submit a resume and cover letter in one Word or PDF file, and upload using only the ‘Resume’ option. To view other job opportunities, visit our Jobs page at: https://cvc.ca/jobs/.

Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005), CVC will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If you require disability – related accommodations, please inform the Human Resources (HR) staff. All personal information is collected under the authority of the municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

ADP’s recruiting platform includes optional AI-driven tools, such as Candidate Relevancy and Profile Relevance. While CVC has access to these features through ADP, CVC does not use or rely on any AI-based screening, scoring, or decision-support tools in its hiring process. All applications are reviewed manually, and all hiring decisions are made by the hiring team.

This position is deemed critical for business continuity.