Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) Looking for Coordinator, SNAP Projects at Vaughan, ON Full Time

Position Details:
Current Rate of Pay: Min = $62,976, Max = $68,277

Employment type: Temporary Contract

Duration of employment: 8 months with possibility of extension

Hours of work: 35 hrs/week

Work location: Head Office

Division: Education and Training

Business unit: Sustainable Neighbourhoods

Travel: 25%

Remote Work: Hybrid

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.

How you will contribute as part of the TRCA team:
TRCA’s Strategic Plan recognizes the need to accelerate urban retrofits as a critical component of building a resilient, sustainable Living City Region. To achieve this vision, TRCA’s Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Program (SNAP) takes a collaborative, neighbourhood-based approach to identify strategic local actions in the public and private realm, overcome challenges and build leadership capacity for implementation.

This position plays an integral role in the SNAP Program by implementing neighbourhood-based projects and programs across public and private land, including apartment tower/multi-unit residential revitalization, residential home retrofits, park renewal, and streetscape transformation. The Coordinator will be the public face of the program and will interact with municipal stakeholders, residents, businesses, non-government organizations, and community groups.

Under guidance of the Project Manager, SNAP Projects, key aspects of this role include engagement of stakeholders from across sectors and coordination of design, implementation, and tracking of projects and programs in: urban agriculture, green infrastructure, climate mitigation, stormwater management, healthy active living, as well as community resilience and adaptation measures. Working in close collaboration with the Project Manager, SNAP Projects, the Coordinator also carries out duties that contribute to the development and implementation of other aspects of neighbourhood-based urban retrofit plans.

Major Responsibilities:

• Coordinate planning and implementation of sustainability initiatives on private and public land, including urban agriculture and urban forest/ habitat initiatives, tower revitalization and tenant-centered projects and programs, home retrofit programs, park renewal and animation, streetscape transformation and circular economy initiatives.
• Work with staff from other teams and external stakeholders to design, implement and track impact of projects and programs, building long-term working relationships for shared action.
• Design and deliver innovative in-person and virtual community engagement events and activities to promote urban retrofit actions, support community co-design, create community connections, and recruit new participants.
• Develop and launch program promotion supporting strategic marketing for the neighbourhood including letters, flyers, signage, posters, website, and social media content.
• Maintain program and event records, including conducting follow-ups to track progress, responding to enquiries, and preparing reports.
• Manage event and program expenditures within budget, reporting to Project Manager.
• Working in collaboration with the Project Manager, support development of SNAP Action Plans and implementation projects, including participating in Project Management and/or Implementation Team meetings, assembling technical and demographic information, arranging and documenting stakeholder meetings, researching state-of-the-art approaches, securing approvals, etc.
• Perform other assigned duties in support of team or divisional objectives, including participating in/ chairing team coordination meetings, supporting grant proposal writing, monthly metrics reporting, and coordination of corporate marketing requests.

What will you need to succeed:

• Four (4) year post-secondary degree in environmental studies, geography, engineering, urban sustainability, marketing/communications, or business.
• Valid G driver’s license.
• Three (3) years of work experience related to major tasks.
• Experience working in interdisciplinary teams.
• Experience involving communications with the public for instruction, demonstration, or promotional purposes.
• Working knowledge and understanding of urban sustainability in a retrofit context.
• General knowledge of environmental benefits of tree planting, energy and water conservation and lot level stormwater management.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to establish trust and working relationships with homeowners.
• Knowledge of virtual communication platforms to use as part of community engagement would be considered as asset.
• Organizational and analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in all modes (written, verbal, presentations, social media etc.) and ability to gear information to a broad audience.
• Computer literacy in database or spreadsheet applications, including software such as Microsoft Excel and Access.
• Ability to work outside normal business hours periodically (e.g. evening or weekends).

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.
• Provides flexible work arrangements.
• Offers potential for career growth and advancement.

To apply to this posting, click on the “Apply” icon. Please submit your resume and cover letter prior to midnight on January 26, 2023.

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 from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and TRCA Policies, accommodation will be provided at any point throughout the hiring process, provided the candidate makes their accommodation needs known to the TRCA. We welcome applications from all qualified persons.

Personal information you provide through the TRCA recruitment, selection and onboarding process is collected under the authority of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. C.27. Collection of this personal information is necessary for the proper administration of this recruitment process for employment and volunteer positions with TRCA. Personal information is protected from disclosure pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Any questions regarding this collection activity should be directed to the Supervisor of Records, 101 Exchange Avenue, Vaughan, Ontario, L4K 5R6, (416) 661-6600 extension 5216.