Job Purpose
The Project Manager will be part of RAINscapeTO’s leadership team and will lead the planning, delivery and reporting for GreenForceTO, a Green Workforce Development project initiated by the city of Toronto. The Project Manager will represent RAINscapeTO and its project partners and will act as the bridge between the Eco-landscaper Lead(s) and RAINscapeTO’s Management. This position reports to the Manager of RAINscapeTO, who will approve key decisions.
Launched in 2021 by the City of Toronto in partnership with RAINscapeTO and Building Up, GreenForceTO aims to create local green jobs in landscaping and property maintenance, build employment skills and develop career pathways.
Duties and Responsibilities
In collaboration with RAINscapeTO’s Manager and supported by the leadership team, the Project Manager will be responsible for the following aspects of the social enterprise:
Project planning and delivery
- Lead the planning phase of GreenForceTO, including the development of a project workplan, budget, outreach plan, training plan, onboarding plan, delivery schedule and related tasks
- Oversee a team of one crew lead and 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 the crew lead and eco-landscapers
- Monitor team dynamics and report to Manager on issues and opportunities for improvement
- Lead the ongoing project tracking and the creation of the final report with recommendations for project scalability
- Customer and community relations
Desired Qualifications and skills
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 in environmental sciences, business administration, social development, landscape architecture, design, engineering or a combination of related training and experience
- 2+ years of experience in business, social enterprises and/or program management
- 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 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, neighbourhood 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.
Deadline for submissions: March 8, 2024 at 11:59 PM