Position Details: **Current Rate of Pay:**Min = $22.47/hr, Max = $26.07/hr (April 1, 2026 rate)

**Employment type:**Temporary contract

**Duration of employment:**4 months (May to August)

**Hours of work:**35 hrs/week

**Work location:**Head Office and Earth Rangers

**Division:**Development and Engineering Services

**Business unit:**Watershed Planning and Ecosystem Science

**Travel:**80%

**Flexible Work Arrangements:**No

**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 2025.

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 March 20, 2026.

How you will contribute as part of the TRCA team: The Intern, Development & Engineering Services (Visual Media and Communications) will support staff in Watershed Planning and Ecosystem Science (WPES) and Communications, Marketing and Events (CME) by capturing visual media content and assisting in the preparation of communications.

Major Responsibilities:

• Assist with capturing and editing visual media (photo and video) content.
• Assist in the preparation and organization of audiovisual equipment.
• Research, plan, and produce short-form videos and reels for social media and web platforms
• Write communications that promote TRCA work through our newsletter and social media platforms.
• Incumbents may also be assigned other duties

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

• Currently enrolled in, or recently completed, a post-secondary program in Digital Media, Marketing or Communications. A background in Resource Management, Urban Geography, Biology and/or Ecology is an asset but not required.
• Valid Ontario Class G2 driver’s license.
• Photography and video recording and editing skills.
• Experience with social media content creation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Team player with experience working in a group environment.
• Ability to comprehend written documentation and procedural guidelines.
• Sound time management and organization skills.
• 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.
• Provides unique TRCA Perks.
• Provides flexible work arrangements in accordance with organizational policy and operational requirements; however, they 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.