Position Details:
Current Rate of Pay: Min = $37.60/hr, Max = $43.57/hr

Employment type: Temporary Contract

Duration of employment: 1 Year

Hours of work: 35 hrs/week

Work location: Head Office

Division: Government and Community Relations

Business unit: Government and Community Relations

Travel: 5%

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, 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 October 24, 2025.

How you will contribute as part of the TRCA team:
The Coordinator, Government and Community Relations (Waterfront, City of Toronto, and Durham Region) works with the Senor Manager and CEO’s Office to administer and track engagement with public sector partners and elected officials. This includes the preparation of agendas, meeting minutes, presentation materials, tracking documents and briefings to coordinate and advance TRCA initiatives in coordination with the Senior Leadership Team.

Major Responsibilities:

• Coordinates and prepares daily schedules of meetings, agendas and minutes for team members and management, provides briefs on any special visits, committees or additional documentation/files that are pertinent for meeting preparation
• Supports the preparation and development of presentations and corresponding materials; presents as requested
• Supports overall stakeholder engagement, events coordination and sources fund development opportunities in support of TRCA’s overall business objectives
• Supports the engagement and communication efforts on major initiatives involving municipal and stakeholder consultation
• Builds trust and encourages accountability; ensures messages are clear and concise and that takes perspective into account when communicating with stakeholders
• Supports the coordination of cross-divisional responses to inquiries from partners and elected officials
• Tracks communications and requests from elected officials and Board Members in support of TRCA’s mandate, ensuring responses are sent; this includes closely following protocols related to elected official and Board of Director communications
• Tracks and prepares updates on municipal council agendas and projects of interest within TRCA jurisdiction, sending updates to managers
• Ensures the Management team receives relevant information on their constituencies
• Supports in the development and securement of MOUs and SLAs as part of the corporate effort to formalize relationships with stakeholders as required

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

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Planning, Public Administration, Communications, Environmental Studies, Political Science, or a related discipline
• Valid Ontario Class G2 driver's license

Experience

• 2+ years of experience in partnership and stakeholder development and engagement; and/or an environmental sustainability role

Knowledge/Skill/Ability - Competencies

• Ability to communicate technical information to a non-technical audience
• Able to comprehend written documentation and procedural guidelines; skilled in writing clear correspondence (concise, logical, grammatically correct)
• Able to self-manage workload and prioritize tasks as an ongoing challenge in a frequently fluctuating workload and multiple deadlines
• 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.
• 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.