Coordinator, Invasive Species (Contract up to 18 months)

The Opportunity (One (1) contact up to 18 months, Vacancy: Replacement)

Reporting directly to the Manager, Parks Operations & Forestry, this role is responsible for developing and overseeing all aspects of the Town of Caledon Integrated Pest Management program for the control of invasive species on Town property and Town rights-of-way throughout the Town of Caledon. As the Coordinator, Invasive Species, you will perform the following duties, including but not limited to:

• Organize and supervise Parks division activities related to Integrated Pest Management and oversee contractors performing invasive species control.
• Plan and coordinate invasive species management plans and develop standard operating procedures to ensure alignment with industry best practices, Town policies and legislated requirements.
• Collaborate with Region of Peel partners, including the Region of Peel, City of Mississauga, City of Brampton and Conservation Authority staff, to develop regional best practices for invasive species management.
• Plan and coordinate the annual Capital Urban Tree replacement program, monitor and inspect contractor work for quality and control, and investigate public and internal tree service requests.
• Supervise in-house and contracted staff, support operational planning and communications, manage escalated public issues professionally, and advise the Manager on capital and operating budget needs for invasive species control.

The Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a skilled professional with a post-secondary diploma in Landscape Technician, Forestry or a closely related field. Our ideal candidate has a minimum of 3–5 years of related experience in Integrated Pest Management programs and invasive species control, certification in Integrated Pest Management, an Ontario Pesticide Licence for Commercial Land Extermination, and Certified Weed Inspector certification.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, the ability to supervise and coordinate functional groups, and the ability to work independently while referring only major problems to the Manager. We are seeking an individual with superior interpersonal and organizational skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong attention to detail, and proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) with knowledge of CityWide. A valid driver’s licence with no more than 3 demerit points and daily access to a vehicle are required.

The successful candidate for Coordinator, Invasive Species will be required to work a flexible schedule, including regular travel to various Town sites and external meetings, rotational after-hours and weekend on-call duties, and after hours when required to meet deadlines or respond to urgent situations.

This position offers an hourly rate range of $48.30 to $60.38 plus a competitive benefit package.

Satisfactory passing of a criminal record check, and proof of qualifications will be required of any successful candidate(s) for this position.

The Town is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. The Town is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to an inclusive and barrier-free workplace.  If your application requires accommodation, please contact People Services at (905) 584-2272 Ext. 4738.

Applications for this posting will be accepted until November 4, 2026 12:00PM EST.

The Town of Caledon does not use artificial intelligence (AI) technology for screening, assessing, or selecting candidates.