Community Planting & Stewardship Assistant

• Industry Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
• Job Type Full time
• Contract Start Date 06/04/2026
• Contract End Date 13/11/2026
• Hours/Week 30
• Salary $26.59/hour
• City Toronto
• Country Canada
• Postal Code M6G

LEAF engages communities to nurture the urban forest through planting,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, 2

SLGBTQIA+ 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.

This position is a great fit for someone who is passionate about tree planting and stewardship, community engagement and comfortable with physical, outdoor work.

As an integrated member of the Community Programs Team, thisrole focuses on supporting LEAF’s Community Planting and Stewardship Program. This person will play a key supporting role to the Senior Stewardship Coordinator in the planning and implementation of engaging environmental programming to residents in York Region and Durham Region to inspire action in naturalizing public lands through tree and shrub planting and stewardship activities.

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
• 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 in the preparation and coordination of community planting and stewardship events across York Region and Durham Region
• Leading the implementation of community stewardship events in York Region and Durham Region, including event setup/takedown, participant and volunteer registration and coordination of stewardship activities
• Collecting data in the field using LEAF’s Naturalization Monitoring Protocol, conducting data entry and summarizing data findings in reports
• Assisting with volunteer outreach and engagement
• Performing garden maintenance at our Urban Forest Demonstration Gardens
• Assist with special events hosted at the LEAF Learning Garden
• Tracking monthly metrics
• 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
• Assisting with other Community Programs as needed

• 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

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.
• Adaptability and Resilience - You adjust effectively to expected…