Job Description

Date Posted: 09/09/2025
Req ID: 44973
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00058358
Description:
About us:
The Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada's leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world. The strength of Arts & Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs.
We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty. The diversity of opportunities and perspectives within the Faculty reflect the local and global landscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking and collaboration. At Arts & Science, we take pride in our legacy of innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world.
Your opportunity:
The Koffler Scientific Reserve (KSR) at Jokers Hill on the Oak Ridges Moraine in King Township is a nationally recognized site dedicated to cutting-edge research and education in biodiversity, ecology, and conservation biology. As a living laboratory, it offers unique opportunities to study and protect native flora and fauna, foster a deeper connection to nature, and contribute valuable insights to global conservation efforts.
Reporting to the Director, KSR and general supervision of the Station Manager, this position will be responsible for performing routine building inspections and handling minor repairs including equipment repairs, acting as the first point of contact for property service requirements, supporting research services such as GPS mapping, data entry and organizing events. The incumbent will require to live on-site to ensure timelyand effective support.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting routine building inspections
• Identifying and reporting facility repair and/or maintenance needs
• Handling minor repairs
• Troubleshooting and resolving routine maintenance requests
• Maintaining roadways, paths and trails in safe conditions
• Acting as the first point of contact for general enquiries
• Determining logistical details and activities for events and/or programming
• Collaborating on cost estimates

Essential Qualifications:

• College Diploma (2 years) or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Minimum three years of related and recent experience in supporting space, facility maintenance, and operation in a biology field station operation.
• Experience conducting minor maintenance.
• Experience liaising with contractors to ensure work is completed and tracked.
• Experience assessing facilities issues and making minor repairs.
• Must have a valid 'G' class drivers license and an Operation of Small Drinking Water Systems certification.
• Experience operating and maintaining tools and equipment such as mowers, shovels, rakes, and small utility vehicles.
• Knowledge of trail systems including sidewalks and road access, and residential facility maintenance.
• Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work including lifting, carrying, digging, and using hand and power tools.
• Experience creating maps using QGIS
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills
• Ability to clearly communicate to students, faculty members and researchers regarding maintenance related issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills

Assets (Nonessential):

• Previous experience in landscaping, forestry, or outdoor labour considered an asset.

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Courteous
• Diligent
• Efficient
• Multi-tasker
• Possess a positive attitude
• Problem solver
• Self-directed
• Team player

Please note:

• This is a two-year term position.

Closing Date: 09/18/2025, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 08 -- $63,963. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $81,797. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Facilities/Ancilliary Services
Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.
Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.
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Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.
The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.
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