Crew Leader, Community Outreach
Crew Leader, Community Outreach
2 Casual Positions
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’re professional and 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 to 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’re members of the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) pension fund. We find time to have fun and celebrate successes. You’ll know your co-workers by name and will make fast friends. You’ll like being at work.
SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS
Reporting to the Senior Coordinator, Community Outreach, this position will support CVC’s Community Outreach & Education team in the corporate and community stewardship programs.
This position will primarily support preparation and delivery of community stewardship events that reach diverse audiences, including families, community groups, and businesses. Crew Leaders will also support the assessment and stewardship of past planting sites, and physically prepare sites in advance of events using equipment, like brush saws, to remove tall grasses. The successful candidates will assist with various administrative and asset management tasks such as data entry and analysis, communications and social media support, and equipment inventory and purchasing.
Candidates should have an interest in nature, the environment, possess experience engaging the community (ideally through environmental activities/issues), and be suited for physical work in the outdoors. They should have a positive attitude, be detail-oriented, willing to take on new tasks and motivate volunteers with positive enthusiasm. Crew Leaders are expected to partake in all job requirements, including strenuous physical activity in the outdoors and traversing uneven terrain in potentially adverse weather conditions. This role requires the candidate to work on a close-knit team, but also independently at times. As a CVC representative, candidates should have strong organizational and problem-solving skills and experience in the environmental field.
CVC is committed to the health and safety of all its employees, program partners, and volunteers. Crew Leaders will be expected to assume responsibility for the safety of volunteers, co-workers and themselves at all times.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Post-secondary education in Environmental Science/Studies, Ecology, or related discipline
- Experience working outdoors in a variety of seasons
- 1-year work experience related to environmental stewardship and/or restoration
- Ability to identify common flora and fauna, and interpret nature
- Skilled in public engagement with strong communication and customer service abilities
- Experience in organizing events
- Experience in volunteer management and supervision
- Able to work a variety of weekday and evenings, and most weekends in spring and fall, including Earth Week
- Experience with restoration equipment (strong asset, training provided)
- Experience driving larger vehicles, trucks and trailers (strong asset, training provided)
- Valid Class ‘G’ Ontario driver’s license (condition of employment)
- Driver’s abstract (condition of employment)
- Standard First Aid (condition of employment)
- Police reference check with vulnerable sector screening (condition of employment)
SUMMARY OF MAJOR TASKS
- Load, deliver and set-up of trees and shrubs at stewardship sites
- Load, prepare, and maintain program equipment and materials
- Assist with event set-up and implementation
- Lead participants and volunteers through stewardship activities to create a positive event experience for program participants/volunteers
- Represent CVC while working alongside volunteers and community partners
- Support stewardship site maintenance, site preparation and watering
- Implement monitoring of site projects
- Support administrative tasks such as social media, data entry, survey analysis, reporting
- Assist with photo, file, and records management
- Other duties as assigned
Anticipated Start and End Dates: March 29, 2021 to November 5, 2021 (35 hours/week)
Hourly Rate: $19.75/hr
Forward resume and cover letter by February 7th, 2021 to:
Credit Valley Conservation
E-mail: hr@cvc.ca
www.cvc.ca
Please quote “Crew Leader, Community Outreach” on email subject line.
Resumes/letters submitted electronically must be submitted in Word or Pdf. format as a single document.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.
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.
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