Position Details:
Current Rate of Pay: Min = $27.02/hr, Max = $31.32/hr
Employment type: Temporary Contract
Duration of employment: 10 weeks
Hours of work: Variable
Work location: Bruce’s Mill Conservation Park
Division: Education and Training
Business unit: Education and Training
Travel: 0%
Hybrid Work: No
Existing Vacancy: Yes
Seasonal Hire TRCA – 2025
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) and upload using only the ‘Resume’ feature within the application prior to 11:59 pm on December 10, 2025.
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 Education Interpreter delivers hands-on environmental, cultural heritage, nature, recreation, and renewable energy programs (dependent on location) to visitors and visitor groups of TRCA/partner sites and facilities, as well potentially at client sites. The Education Interpreter plays an active role in customer experience ensuring all visitors have a positive experience.
Major Responsibilities:
Guides and leads visitors and visitor groups to TRCA’s sites and facilities on established programs focused on environmental, cultural heritage, nature, recreation, and renewable energy (dependent on location)
Learns program content to be able to effectively deliver interactive programs to various audiences
Ensures program equipment/supplies including artifacts are well maintained, clean and stored appropriately
Provides support in program development and administrative tasks as required
Delivers programs at offsite locations (libraries, community fairs etc) and virtually as needed
What will you need to succeed:
Education (degree/diploma/certifications/licenses)
Minimum pursuing a post-secondary diploma or degree in a related field
Valid Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C Certification
Successful completion of a Vulnerable Sector Screening. Employees/candidates under the age of eighteen (18) years are not eligible to have a VSS, therefore will not be required
Experience
2+ years of experience working with children in a group setting
Experience working with large groups in delivering programs and activities
Previous experience delivering environmental, nature or historical programs
Knowledge/Skill/Ability - Competencies
Ability to deliver programs/information to audiences of various ages, adapting style to ensure audience appropriateness
Ability to communicate effectively with tact and courtesy
Experience interacting and connecting with persons of various social, cultural, or economic backgrounds; at ease with a variety of audiences
Strong communication skills to provide clear and concise communication in both non-emergency and emergency situations
Able to comprehend written documentation and procedural guidelines
Must be flexible to work all required shifts, including weekends and holidays
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.
