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Position Details:
Current Rate of Pay: Min =$38.54/hr, Max = $44.66/hr
Employment type: Temporary Contract
Duration of employment: 6 months
Hours of work: 35 hrs/week
Work location: Claireville Field Centre
Division: Education & Training
Business unit: Education & Training
Travel: 20%
Existing Vacancy: Yes

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. Also, TRCA was recently recognized as a Greater Toronto’s Top Employer for 2026 and a Canada’s Greenest Employer for 2026.

To apply to this posting, click on the “Apply” icon. Please submit your resume and cover letter in one file (PDF or Word) and upload using only the ‘Resume’ feature within the application prior to 11:59 pm on November 9, 2026.

How you will contribute as part of the TRCA team:
The Coordinator, Community Outreach & Education is responsible for supporting the development, and coordination of assigned curriculum-linked education and training programs, including liaising with internal and external stakeholders to effectively advance TRCA’s strategic goals. This includes the coordination and delivery of the Peel EcoSchools Program across schools in Peel Region. The role fosters collaboration among stakeholders, provides program leadership and support to schools, and advances shared sustainability goals through partnership development, stakeholder engagement, and the implementation of environmental education and climate action initiatives.

Major Responsibilities:

• Supports the coordination, logistics and delivery of the Peel EcoSchools program and other education programs.
• Meets and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders as required to support the execution of the Peel EcoSchools program and other education and training programs.
• Designs, develops and delivers innovative workshops, programs, events, professional training and/or other types of educational activities for schools and their adult educators.
• Monitors, reports and tracks metrics related to program deliverables.
• Supports the coordination of requests for comments on draft content and the preparation of program correspondence including agreements, briefings and reports.
• Coordinates events working in conjunction with Marketing, Communications & Events as required.
• Designs and deliver tailored marketing and promotion including letters, flyers, signage, website, and social media content
• Supports financial tracking and reporting as well as sustainability of metrics.
• Provides training to TRCA and external staff as required
• Coordinates and consolidates information and data for grant proposals

What will you need to succeed:Education (degree/diploma/certifications/licenses):

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, Environmental Studies, Outdoor Recreation, History, Geography or a related field
• Successful completion of a Vulnerable Sector Screening. Employees/candidates under the age of eighteen (18) years are not eligible to have a VSS, therefore will not be required
• Valid Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C Certification
• Valid Ontario Class G2 driver's license

Experience

• 2+ years of experience providing program coordination or administration
• Experience teaching within a school, camp, or outdoor education centre.

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Knowledge/Skill/Ability - Competencies

• Strong classroom management, teaching and coaching skills within diverse environments.
• Ability to comprehend written documentation and procedural guidelines; skilled in writing clear correspondence (concise, logical, grammatically correct)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to communicate project status for various audiences
• Ability to engage with partners and stakeholders and communicate effectively with tact and courtesy
• Able to self-manage workload and prioritize tasks as an ongoing challenge in a frequently fluctuating workload and multiple deadlines
• Demonstrates responsiveness to internal and external stakeholder requests and needs
• Demonstrated ability to proactively identify problems in a timely manner, seeking the appropriate level of support to solve issues
• Proficiency in MS Office suite including online software such as MS Teams, WebEx, and SharePoint

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 in accordance with organizational policy and operational requirements, with regular office presence required; however, such arrangements are not guaranteed and are subject to approval.
• Offers potential for career growth and advancement.

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.