Administrative Coordinator
Top Benefits
About the role
Position Details:
Current Rate of Pay: Min = $37.60/hr, Max = $43.57/hr
Employment type: Permanent
Hours of work: 35 hrs/week
Work location: Head Office
Division: Corporate Services
Business unit: Corporate Services
Travel: 10%
Hybrid Work: Yes
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 2025 and a Canada’s Greenest Employer for 2025.
To apply to this posting, please submit your resume and cover letter prior to 11:59 pm on January 9, 2026.
How you will contribute as part of the TRCA team:
The Administrative Coordinator is responsible for providing complex and confidential administrative and operational support to the Director of Corporate Services and the Director of Legislative and Property Services within TRCA, including issues management, communications, budgeting, analytical and research duties and special projects.
The Director of Legislative and Property Services has responsibility over four (4) departments: Legal Services, Property and Asset Management, Procurement Services and the Clerk’s Office.
The Director of Corporate Services has responsibility over four (4) departments: Finance, Communications, Marketing & Events, Information Technology & Records Management, and Strategic Business Planning & Performance as well as Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation operations and management
Major Responsibilities:
- Provides confidential and complex administrative support to the heads of two divisions and their respective team
- Provides high level administrative support to the Directors and divisional staff, ensuring a high degree of quality assurance and professionalism, including preparation of sensitive and critical correspondence, presentation material, and communications at a high-level ensuring professionalism and quality controls are adhered to
- Coordinates, manages and prepares the Directors’ schedule and travel, prioritizing and managing day to day activities, meetings, guests, calendaring, emails, phone calls, commitments, appointments etc.
- Reviews and directs calls and correspondence on behalf of the Directors and Division and triages inquiries and requests from internal and external stakeholders, municipalities, agencies and the general public
- Managing information flow in a timely and accurate manner, acting as the gate keeper of the divisional leads’ appointments and priorities; ensuring sensitive information is handled in a confidential and secure manner
- Establishes a divisional administrative protocols and record/file management system, maintaining divisional leads records and files in an organized and efficient way
- Actively pursues effective and efficient operations of their respective areas, implementing administrative standards that align organization wide, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet service delivery commitments and standards
- Coordinates and manages special projects, team meetings and events with focused attention to detail •
- Provides reception relief and support
What will you need to succeed:
Education (degree/diploma/certifications/licenses)
- Post-secondary diploma or degree in Legal Administration or related field
Experience
- 3+ years of experience providing administrative support, project support, clerical support or record keeping and familiarity with general office coordination and providing specialized support to individuals/leaders.
- Experience providing direct support to senior level staff (Director+ or Legal Counsel) and supporting Board/Committees needs
- Experience in providing legal administrative support to an in-house legal department or a law firm
Knowledge/Skill/Ability - Competencies
- Able to comprehend written documentation and procedural guidelines; skilled in writing clear correspondence (concise, logical, grammatically correct) and taking meeting minutes
- Ability to communicate effectively with tact and courtesy
- Ability to use critical thinking to evaluate problems, gather information, understand causes, and identify the best possible solutions
- Able to self-manage workload and prioritize tasks as an ongoing challenge in a frequently fluctuating workload and multiple deadlines
- Excellent organization skills; both in-office and virtual files/share office spaces
- Ability to handle support of a division; strong teamwork and relationship-building skills to work with a demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and judgment when handling confidential, sensitive and/or controversial information
- 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.
- 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.
About Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) or Office de protection de la nature de Toronto et de la région is one of 36 conservation authorities in Ontario, Canada. It owns more than 16,000 hectares (40,000 acres) of land in the Toronto region and employs more than 400 full-time employees and coordinates more than 3,000 volunteers each year. TRCA's area of jurisdiction is watershed-based, and includes 3,467 square kilometres: 2,506 on land and 961 water-based in Lake Ontario.
Administrative Coordinator
Top Benefits
About the role
Position Details:
Current Rate of Pay: Min = $37.60/hr, Max = $43.57/hr
Employment type: Permanent
Hours of work: 35 hrs/week
Work location: Head Office
Division: Corporate Services
Business unit: Corporate Services
Travel: 10%
Hybrid Work: Yes
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 2025 and a Canada’s Greenest Employer for 2025.
To apply to this posting, please submit your resume and cover letter prior to 11:59 pm on January 9, 2026.
How you will contribute as part of the TRCA team:
The Administrative Coordinator is responsible for providing complex and confidential administrative and operational support to the Director of Corporate Services and the Director of Legislative and Property Services within TRCA, including issues management, communications, budgeting, analytical and research duties and special projects.
The Director of Legislative and Property Services has responsibility over four (4) departments: Legal Services, Property and Asset Management, Procurement Services and the Clerk’s Office.
The Director of Corporate Services has responsibility over four (4) departments: Finance, Communications, Marketing & Events, Information Technology & Records Management, and Strategic Business Planning & Performance as well as Toronto and Region Conservation Foundation operations and management
Major Responsibilities:
- Provides confidential and complex administrative support to the heads of two divisions and their respective team
- Provides high level administrative support to the Directors and divisional staff, ensuring a high degree of quality assurance and professionalism, including preparation of sensitive and critical correspondence, presentation material, and communications at a high-level ensuring professionalism and quality controls are adhered to
- Coordinates, manages and prepares the Directors’ schedule and travel, prioritizing and managing day to day activities, meetings, guests, calendaring, emails, phone calls, commitments, appointments etc.
- Reviews and directs calls and correspondence on behalf of the Directors and Division and triages inquiries and requests from internal and external stakeholders, municipalities, agencies and the general public
- Managing information flow in a timely and accurate manner, acting as the gate keeper of the divisional leads’ appointments and priorities; ensuring sensitive information is handled in a confidential and secure manner
- Establishes a divisional administrative protocols and record/file management system, maintaining divisional leads records and files in an organized and efficient way
- Actively pursues effective and efficient operations of their respective areas, implementing administrative standards that align organization wide, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet service delivery commitments and standards
- Coordinates and manages special projects, team meetings and events with focused attention to detail •
- Provides reception relief and support
What will you need to succeed:
Education (degree/diploma/certifications/licenses)
- Post-secondary diploma or degree in Legal Administration or related field
Experience
- 3+ years of experience providing administrative support, project support, clerical support or record keeping and familiarity with general office coordination and providing specialized support to individuals/leaders.
- Experience providing direct support to senior level staff (Director+ or Legal Counsel) and supporting Board/Committees needs
- Experience in providing legal administrative support to an in-house legal department or a law firm
Knowledge/Skill/Ability - Competencies
- Able to comprehend written documentation and procedural guidelines; skilled in writing clear correspondence (concise, logical, grammatically correct) and taking meeting minutes
- Ability to communicate effectively with tact and courtesy
- Ability to use critical thinking to evaluate problems, gather information, understand causes, and identify the best possible solutions
- Able to self-manage workload and prioritize tasks as an ongoing challenge in a frequently fluctuating workload and multiple deadlines
- Excellent organization skills; both in-office and virtual files/share office spaces
- Ability to handle support of a division; strong teamwork and relationship-building skills to work with a demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and judgment when handling confidential, sensitive and/or controversial information
- 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.
- 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.
About Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) or Office de protection de la nature de Toronto et de la région is one of 36 conservation authorities in Ontario, Canada. It owns more than 16,000 hectares (40,000 acres) of land in the Toronto region and employs more than 400 full-time employees and coordinates more than 3,000 volunteers each year. TRCA's area of jurisdiction is watershed-based, and includes 3,467 square kilometres: 2,506 on land and 961 water-based in Lake Ontario.