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Position: Community Housing Stewardship Assistant
Organization: LEAF
Location: Toronto, Ontario

Full-time, 8-week contract
35 hours/week
Wage: $19.60/hour

Additional Details:

• Paid Wellness Leave, pro-rated to length of contract
• Vacation pay, pro-rated to length of contract
• Cell phone allowance of $10 per paycheque
• Some travel expenses covered

Start Date: Monday, June 2, 2025

Application Deadline: 11:59PM (EST) on May 11, 2025

Who We Are:

LEAF is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the protection and enhancement of the urban forest. Our planting programs and education/outreach programs have been connecting residents to the urban forest for over two decades. Our service area includes Toronto, York Region and some municipalities within Durham Region.

The LEAF team values a healthy, respectful and pleasant work environment. Learn more about the LEAF work culture.

LEAF is committed to equity and inclusion and is dedicated to cultivating an environment where everyone feels able to bring their full selves to work. We celebrate diversity and encourage applications from women, LGBTQ+ people, non-binary people, people of colour, Black people, Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities or any other equity-seeking individuals. We will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities.

Role Overview:

We are currently seeking a Community Housing Stewardship Assistant for a full-time, 8 week employment position. The Community Housing Stewardship Assistant will enjoy an experiential learning environment working as an integrated member of the Community Programs team, reporting to the Community Programs Manager. The role will primarily focus on the LEAF Toronto Community Housing (TCHC) Tree Planting and Stewardship Program and will be filled by youth (ages 21 to 30), with a priority to those residing in community housing. This project supports and engages tenants who are caring for newly planted trees on their properties and is great for someone who is passionate about (or is excited to learn more about) environmental education and hands-on tree care.

LEAF offers a supportive training process to ensure seasonal staff have a great learning experience and gain quick confidence during their employment. All activities are carried out with careful precautions taken to protect the physical safety of staff and volunteers.

Responsibilities of the position:

• Conducting tree stewardship activities (watering, mulching, monitoring) at several community housing properties across Toronto and York Region
• Collecting tree health data using an inventory protocol, conducting data entry and summarizing data findings in reports
• Providing support to community housing residents on proper tree planting technique and tree care practices online and in-person
• Conducting contactless deliveries of native shrubs
• Engaging with residents during community outreach events and tree planting consultation meetings
• Supporting the administration and delivery of online presentations, including educational content on urban forestry and arboriculture using Zoom and other online platforms
• Tracking monthly metrics
• Drafting social media and blog content
• Providing general administrative support as needed
• Participating in weekly Community Programs team meetings, weekly one-on-one meetings, and monthly organization-wide meetings, including taking minutes and tracking action items
• Assisting with other Community Programs as needed

Qualifications required for the position include

• Fully licensed to drive (G or G2 license) with clean driving record
• Comfortable driving a cargo van in the city
• Passionate/interested in environmental education and community engagement
• Great interpersonal skills and customer service experience
• Excellent communicator – verbally and in writing
• Well organized and attentive to detail
• Ability to determine priorities, adhere to deadlines, multi-task and work independently
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Excited to work outdoors with plants and with people and comfortable with physical demands of outdoor work in all weather conditions
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google apps (Docs, Sheets, Slides)
• Able to work remotely (reliable access to a computer, internet connection and phone)
• Available to work some evenings and weekends when needed

Additional qualifications that will be considered an assets

• Live or have lived within community housing
• Emergency First Aid + CPR Certification
• Skills and experience in arboriculture and/or urban forestry, including knowledge of native tree and shrub species
• Skills and experience with native gardening, including knowledge of native perennial species
• Experience working or volunteering with a not-for-profit organization

Other Requirements:

This position is made available through Service Canada Summer Jobs Program. The following requirements are necessary:

• Be between the ages of 21 and 30
• Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
• Legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial / territorial legislation and regulations
• Note that foreign students are not eligible

How To Apply:

Please send a resume and cover letter in one PDF document to Brian Millward, Community Programs Manager to brian@yourleaf.org . Please include “Community Housing Stewardship Assistant” in the subject line. Please mention you saw this at GoodWork.ca.

Applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 P.M. on May 11th, 2025. Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted so applicants are encouraged to apply early.

No phone calls or in-person visits, please. We appreciate all applications, but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.