Environmental Protection, Restoration, Stewardship

Position: Crew Leader, Community Stewardship (Community/Corporate)
Organization: Credit Valley Conservation
Location: Mississauga, Caledon, Ontario

• Posting Closing Date: February 1, 2026
• 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, Community Outreach, this position will support and provide leadership at corporate and community stewardship events hosted by the Community Outreach and Education team. It will also regularly support our Stewardship Site Services program through the assessment, maintenance, and preparation of sites.

Community Stewardship Crew Leaders will prepare for and help deliver community stewardship events that reach diverse audiences, including families, community groups, and businesses. Our events typically involve tree planting, invasive species removal, litter cleanups, and other stewardship related activities. Job duties at events include loading/unloading trailers, driving trailers, on-site event preparation, laying out planting materials, and guiding and mentoring event participants.

Crew Leaders will also support a number of tasks related to the assessment, maintenance, and preparation of stewardship sites. Activities include the assessment of planting sites to determine survival using our site assessment protocol, watering planting sites, and physically preparing and maintaining sites using gas-powered equipment, like brush saws and trimmer mowers, as well as applying deer deterrence measures like Bobbex and deer fencing. Crew Leaders also assist with various administrative and asset management tasks such as data entry and analysis, communications and social media support, and equipment inventory.

Candidates should have an interest in nature and working outdoors, be suited for hard physical work in challenging weather, and be comfortable engaging with community groups. They should have a positive attitude, be detail-oriented, be willing to take on new tasks, and be keen to motivate program participants with energy and enthusiasm. This role requires the candidate to work as a member of a close-knit team, and at times independently. 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 it’s employees, program partners, and program participants. Crew Leaders will be expected to assume responsibility for the safety of volunteers, co-workers, and themselves.

QUALIFICATIONS

• College or University degree/diploma in Environmental Restoration, Environmental Science/Studies, or related discipline.
• Work experience related to environmental stewardship and/or restoration.
• Comfortable leading and managing volunteers.
• Capable of identifying common flora and fauna and interpreting nature.
• Strong customer service and communication experience including public engagement.
• Passionate about stewardship and able to exude energy and positivity at events.
• Experience and comfort working outdoors in a variety of conditions.
• Able to work most weekends in the spring and fall.
• Capable of lifting approx. 50 lbs. of equipment/materials repetitively each day.
• Comfortable operating gas-powered equipment and small motors considered a strong asset; training will be provided.
• Experience driving larger vehicles, trucks and trailers considered a strong asset; training will be provided.
• Pesticide Technician or Exterminator License considered an asset.
• Valid Class ‘G’ Ontario driver’s license (condition of employment).
• Ability to get to/from offices where public transit is not available.
• Driver’s abstract (condition of employment).
• Standard First Aid & CPR C (condition of employment).
• Police reference check with vulnerable sector screening (condition of employment).

SUMMARY OF MAJOR TASKS

• Implement and support stewardship and restoration events like tree planting, and invasive species removal.
• Engage participants through stewardship activities to create a positive event experience.
• Ensure the safety of participants, other staff, and yourself while in the field.
• Represent CVC while working in the community and alongside participants and community partners.
• Load, deliver and set-up equipment and plant material at events.
• Assess past planting sites using a set protocol and digital data collection tools.
• Prepare and maintain planting sites using gas-powered equipment.
• Assist in the deterrence of plant herbivory using repellants such as Bobbex, maintenance and set up of deer fencing, and by keeping sites trimmed/maintained.
• Support administrative tasks such as social media, data entry, survey analysis, and reporting.
• Other duties as assigned.

OTHER INFORMATION

This position generally works 35 hours, Monday to Friday with frequent weekend work, and occasional evenings. Successful candidates will work out of our Head Office (Mississauga) and Warwick (Caledon) locations with infrequent work from home. This position requires strenuous physical labour in all weather conditions.

APPLY

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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.