Job Description
The Team Lead will be part of RAINscapeTO’s leadership team and will lead the design, implementation and maintenance of eco-landscaping solutions. With the support of the Project Manager, the team lead will represent RAINscapeTO and its project partners and will act as the bridge between the Eco-landscaping crew and RAINscapeTO’s Management. This position reports to the Project Manager of
RAINscapeTO, who will approve key decisions.
Duties and Responsibilities
-Project planning and delivery
● Lead a team of three eco-landscapers in the design, installation, and maintenance of green
infrastructure solutions, including the following tasks:
● Ensure Health and Safety Policies, code of conduct and regulations are followed
● Ensure tools and equipment are maintained frequently and properly
● Coordinate and schedule eco-landscaper shifts, helping with transportation of staff from office to project site and on-the-ground delivery of gardening services as required
● Assist the crew lead in training and monitoring eco-landscapers in landscaping
techniques and delegating tasks to them
● Keep track of employee timesheets, project expenses and supply needs
● Collect statistical and anecdotal data to assess project successes and barriers
● Coordinate weekly team meetings and one-on-one check points with eco-landscapers
● Monitor team dynamics and report to Project Manager on issues and opportunities for improvement
● Assist with the ongoing project tracking and the creation of the final report with
recommendations for project scalability.
-Organization and leadership
● Lead a diverse team of 3 people
● Build team capacity and support hiring and training processes for new team members, with an emphasis on the development of Indigenous leadership
● Support ongoing personal and professional development of staff, fostering a culture of engagement and open collaboration
● Identify and address performance issues, providing support as per human resources policies
● Collect relevant data to prepare evaluation plans and assess progress
● Support other organization-wide initiatives as required.
Qualifications
Education:
Skills & Professional Training
Driver's License - G2, Driver's License - G
The ideal candidate must have strong technical and horticultural skills, be able to deliver excellent customer service, have leadership and interpersonal skills and have experience in the design and construction of landscaping and green infrastructure solutions.
● A degree or a combination of related training and experience in environmental sciences, business administration, social development, landscape architecture, design, engineering.
● 3+ years experience in Horticulture/Landscape Architecture
● Strong working knowledge of eco-landscaping, including garden design and implementation,
plant ID and plant maintenance
● Demonstrated leadership and communication skills, experience managing a team with diverse
backgrounds and levels of experience
● Understanding of the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Final Report and the 94 Calls to
Action
● Working knowledge of human resources management and social development policies and
practices.
● Experience in liaising with community groups, neighborhood and business associations
● Strong organizational and time management skills.
● Ability to work in all weather conditions and in physically demanding tasks.
● Available to work flexible hours with peak intensities from spring to fall
● Full ‘G’ Drivers license.
We strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply, particularly those who identify as First Nations, Metis and Inuit.
Compensation
$26 to $27/hour
TTC/Transportation credits
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