Position Details:
Current Rate of Pay: Min = $49.60/hr, Max = $57.50/hr
Employment type: Temporary Contract
Duration of employment: 21 months
Hours of work: 35 hrs/week
Work location: Restoration Services Centre
Division: Restoration and Infrastructure
Business unit: Restoration Projects
Travel: 20%
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:
The Project Manager, Restoration & Infrastructure works in collaboration with various TRCA teams, project partners and stakeholders to manage as well as plan, develop and implement assigned projects within portfolio scope. This role focuses on managing relationships with stakeholders while providing technical expertise and contributing to project execution.

Major Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing the planning, implementation and execution of full cycle projects.
• Leads and manages all aspects of assigned projects including project charter, project plan and schedule, project approals, project resources, project progress, budget, risk management, issues management, change management, resource management, and quality assurance
• Determines project requirements, conducting research and evaluations, and obtaining all approvals and signoffs
• Provides direction on implementing restoration and landscape improvement projects that achieve corporate Environmental restoration goals
• Engages and works in collaboration with project staff, TRCA divisions and external project partners and coordinates Project Management Teams, Working Groups or Committees
• Prepares preliminary work plans to develop estimates for projects. This includes working with staff to develop preliminary estimates and determining the number of hours required to complete planning, design, approval, procurement, and other phases of the project
• Oversees the work of consultants or contractors ensuring adherence to project scope, timelines, budget and requirements; evaluting performance to ensure adherence to project schedule, budget, scope, and contract terms
• Negotiates and documents project changes involving scope, timelines, and budget
• Oversees the coordination and drafting of grant applications and funding proposals for specific projects, including non-traditional funding sources and partnerships to achieve mutual objectives
• Reporting on project progress (including financials) as part of the internal budget process or to funders through fee for service agreements
• Maintains existing professional contacts and positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Participate in internal and external committees and teams and engages and consults with project/program stakeholders and prepares analysis and communications on projects/programs, including project milestones and scheduling
• Prepares proposals for partnership agreements and non-traditional sources of funding to assist in achieving mutual objectives
• Leads a team of staff and ensures that team members understand expectations; communicates schedule, tasks and discusses priorities of items
• Communicates with team members regularly to assess workload and status of activities, amends work and reassigns staff as needed to direct workflow and accommodate for any situational circumstances
• Supports onboarding and provides on the job training and support as needed for individuals; also identifies any gaps in or potential improvement areas for training, development, process, resources, or procedures
• Manages employee performance and individual team performance
• Supports a culture of workplace equity and inclusion that celebrates diversity
• Ensures business processes are streamlined, documented and cascaded to team members
• In collaboration with Human Resources:
• Manages team recruitment, selection and hiring of talent
• Manages individual employee development and individual development plans, considering high performing staff and managing underperforming staff
• Recommends compensation performance adjustments
• Recommends individuals for promotions/transfers
• Ensures resources are in place to manage day-to-day workload, providing immediate supervisors with recommendations for budget/resource requirements to meet future workload and project needs
• Ensures staff/volunteers/contractors, as applicable, comply with health & safety policies, and other TRCA policies, as applicable in various work environments, while leading incident investigation and mitigation process

What will you need to succeed:

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Environmental Science, Restoration Ecology, Environmental Management, Forestry or a related field
• Understanding of environmental legislation including: Fisheries Act, Endangered Species Act, Lakes and Rivers Act, Migratory Birds Act, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, Public Lands Act and the Provincial Policy Statement
• Valid Ontario Class G2 driver's license
• 4+years of experience in program/project management, in relevant field
• 1+ years of progressive managerial, supervisory or project management experience
• Demonstrated experience interpreting and/ or writing technical drawings and/or reports
• Experience managing relationships / working with sponsors, government representatives or in partnerships
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to communicate project status for various audiences,
• prepare reports and proposal writing; and analytical skills
• Able to comprehend documentation that is technical or scientific in nature, skilled in writing technical reports or manuals and communicating these to a non-technical audience
• Knowledge of procurement practices, project management and risk management concepts
• Able to self-manage workload and prioritize tasks as an ongoing challenge in a frequently fluctuating workload and multiple deadlines
• Ability to design and conduct public engagement and facilitate negotiations
• Knowledge of best management practices, and up-to-date knowledge of mitigation and controls, as well as safe work procedures
• Strong budget management and cost control skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team member to coach staff and work with stakeholders (internally and externally); ability to deal tactfully and courteously with stakeholders, public officials
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act
• Proficiency in MS Office suite including online software such as MS teams, WebEx, and SharePoint, as well as other Project Management software

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 the "Apply" icon. Please submit your resume and cover letter quoting the stated job posting id prior to April 27, 2023.

While Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) thanks all applicants for their interest, only those under consideration will be contacted for interviews. Please be advised 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 TRCA. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. Personal information you provide through the TRCA recruitment, selection and onboarding process in 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 Information, 101 Exchange Avenue, Vaughan. Ontario, L4K 5R6, (437) 880-2308.


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