Industry Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
Job Type Seasonal
Contract Start Date 14/09/2026
Contract End Date 06/11/2026
Hours/Week 30
Salary $20.30/hour
City Toronto
Country Canada
Postal Code M6G

About Us
LEAF engages communities to nurture the urban forest through planting,ste stewardship and education, fostering connections between people and nature.Our service area includes Toronto, York Region and most municipalities in Durham Region.

LEAF is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and is dedicated to building a workplace where everyone can contribute fully and authentically. We encourage applications from Black, Indigenous and racialized people, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ people, women and people from other equity-deserving communities.

LEAF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process and employment in accordance with applicable legislation. Please let us know if you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process when you apply for this position.

Job Description
This position is a great fit for someone who is passionate about the environment, community engagement and enjoys outdoor, physical activity.

This role works as an integrated member of the Community Programs Team, with a primary focus on LEAF’s Community Tree Planting Program. This program allows residents to take direct action to enhance the urban forest, help combat climate change and mitigate biodiversity loss by planting native trees and shrubs on public land across York Region and Durham Region.

Reporting Relationships
Reports to: Community Programs Manager

Direct reports: None

Primary Duties and Responsibilities
The list below outlines the major responsibilities; however, additional tasks may be assigned as needed.

Learning about terrestrial ecosystems and environmental stewardship methods

Planting native tree/shrub species at various sites in the GTA

Collecting data in the field using LEAF’s Naturalization Monitoring Protocol, conducting data entry and summarizing data findings in reports

Providing training to volunteers on the topics of natural restoration,



proper tree planting technique and proper tree care practices through in-person outdoor events

Assisting with volunteer outreach and engagement

Drafting social media and blog content

Participating in weekly Community Programs team meetings, weekly one-on-one meetings, and monthly organization-wide meetings, including taking minutes and tracking action items

Working Conditions

Hybrid – includes a combination of office tasks and in-person field work (office days may be worked from home or in office)

Outdoor work in naturalized areas with brush and uneven ground in various weather conditions

Some days require significant driving or carpooling

All activities are carried out with careful precautions taken to protect the physical safety of employees and volunteers

Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
Certifications, tools and software: G or G2 Driver’s License; Clean Driving Record

Skills, Abilities and Personal Attributes:

Commercial vehicle operation – you can safely and confidently operate a cargo van.

Physical strength and stamina – you possess the strength and the stamina to perform physically demanding tasks in varied weather conditions, including lifting and planting.

Digital literacy – you are proficient with the use of digital devices and tools to obtain, create or process digital information in a secure manner.

Communication Skills – you can effectively listen, comprehend, and convey information through spoken and written language, adapting messages to the audience by using transparent expression, active listening and purposeful writing.

Interpersonal skills – you can effectively interact, communicate and work with others. This includes awareness of others’ verbal and non-verbal cues, empathy for diverse perspectives,



and the ability to engage respectfully and productively across different cultural backgrounds to achieve shared goals.

Collaboration – you can work cooperatively, supporting the inclusion of others in achieving a common goal.

Attention to Detail – you are meticulous in the execution of tasks.

Operational Planning – you can effectively determine the steps and tasks to meet key objectives on time.

Asset Qualifications
Education/Equivalent: Arboriculture; Urban Forestry; Environmental Science; Botany; Plant Biology or related

Certifications, tools and software: Emergency First Aid & CPR

Experience

Entry Level Position

Experience working or volunteering with a non-profit organization an asset

Other Requirements
This position is made available through external funding. 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

Compensation
Wage: $20.30/hour

Additional benefits

Paid Wellness Leave, pro-rated to length of contract

Vacation pay, pro-rated to length of contract

Cell phone allowance of $10 per pay cheque (bi-weekly pay schedule)

Some travel expenses covered

About Our Hiring Process
Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. After you submit your application, our team reviews it against the requirements and qualifications for the role. Some applicants may receive pre-screening questions by email or phone to help us understand your skills and fit before inviting you to interview. All interviews are conducted virtually at a scheduled time that works for you. References are requested for candidates that participate in the full interview process. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are not able to provide individual feedback unless you are participating in an interview.

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