Field Staff Positions

Position: Field Staff, Development & Engineering Services
Organization: Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
Location: Claireville Dam, Toronto, Ontario

Position Details:

• Vacancies: 2
• Current Rate of Pay: Min = $24.13/hr, Max = $27.97/hr
• Employment type: Seasonal
• Duration of employment: May to December 2026
• Hours of work: 40 hrs/week
• Work location: Claireville Dam
• Division: Development & Engineering Services
• Business unit: Engineering Services
• Travel: 5%
• Flexible Work Arrangements: None
• Existing Vacancy: Yes

Seasonal Hire TRCA – 2026

Seasonal job opportunities are plentiful at TRCA. If you are looking for seasonal job openings, we can provide great opportunities and seasonal perks.

To apply to this posting, click on the “Apply” icon here. Please submit your resume and cover letter in one file (PDF or Word) and upload using only the ‘Resume’ features within the application prior to 11:59 pm on March 6, 2026. 

By working at TRCA you will:

• Work outdoors during the spring and summer in beautiful natural areas.
• Gain valuable experience working at a conservation authority.
• Get a free Conservation Ontario annual pass.
• Get access to TRCA’s Reciprocal Program (discounts across various Ontario attractions).

How you will contribute as part of the TRCA team:

Field Staff, Development & Engineering Services work as part of a flood infrastructure preventative maintenance crew, conducting various field operations, routine maintenance work and general construction duties on TRCA’s dams, channels, berms, and other flood control structures.

Major Responsibilities:

• Assists with maintenance and construction work at TRCA’s flood infrastructure and hydrometric gauging locations conducting vegetation removal, debris removal, sediment removal, and other tasks.
• Operates power tools such as, but not limited to, chainsaws, line trimmers, drills, concrete saws, pumps, and generators.
• Operates fleet trucks, trailers and UTV’s to carry out maintenance projects.
• Assist with maintenance of equipment and vehicles, perform daily vehicle circle and other health and safety checks.
• Participate in daily safety meetings including tailgate meetings, hazard identification and emergency planning.
• Assists with flood infrastructure inspections.
• Assists with installation and maintenance of TRCA’s hydrometric gauging network.
• Incumbents may also be assigned other duties.

What will you need to succeed:

Education (degree/diploma/certifications/licenses)

• Minimum pursuing post-secondary diploma or degree in Biology, Environmental Sciences, Engineering or a related field
• Valid Class G2 driver’s license

Knowledge/Skill/Ability - Competencies

• The ability to demonstrate strong problem-solving skills in a field environment
• Ability to communicate effectively with tact and courtesy
• Under the guidance of their supervisor, prioritize tasks as an ongoing challenge in a frequently fluctuating workload
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act, related Regulations and legislation

APPLY

To apply to this posting, click on the “Apply” icon here.

Please submit your resume and cover letter in one file (PDF or Word) and upload using only the ‘Resume’ features within the application prior to 11:59 pm on March 6, 2026.

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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 Manager of Records and Information, 5 Shoreham Drive, Toronto, ON, M3N 1S4, (437) 880 2308.