Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)
Location
Richmond Hill, ON | Canada
Job description
Position Details:
Current Rate of Pay: Min = $23.54/hr, Max = $27.29/hr
Employment type: Full-Time Contract
Duration of employment: 6 Months
Hours of work: 35 hrs/week
Work location: Swan Lake Outdoor Education Centre
Division: Restoration & Infrastructure
Business unit: Professional Services
Travel: None.
Remote Work: None.
Seasonal Hire TRCA – 2024
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.
Please submit your resume and cover letter in one file (PDF or Word) prior to midnight on March 20, 2024.
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: The Assistant Archaeologist participates in archaeological field assessments and collections management activities relating to artifact and field documentation processing and storage.
Major Responsibilities: - Conducts Stage 2 through Stage 4 archaeological fieldwork under the direction of the field supervisor and in compliance with the Standards and Guidelines for Consultant Archaeologists (MTCS 2011).
- Assists with and performs field observations, data recording, data management and artifact collection.
- Assists with analysis and laboratory tasks.
- Supports community education and outreach programs.
- Participates in daily safety meetings including tailgate meetings, hazard identification and emergency planning.
What will you need to succeed: Education (degree/diploma/certifications/licenses)
- Minimum pursuing a post-secondary diploma or degree in Archaeology or a related field
- Valid Class G2 Driver’s License
Experience
- 0 to 6 months related field experience
Knowledge/Skill/Ability - Competencies
- Able to comprehend written documentation and procedural guidelines; skilled in writing clear correspondence (concise, logical, grammatically correct)
- Ability to communicate effectively with tact and courtesy
- Proficiency in MS Office suite including online software such as MS teams, WebEx, and SharePoint
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, 101 Exchange Avenue, Vaughan, Ontario, L4K 5R6, (437) 880 2308.
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