Restoration Worker TOJ

Company: Ogwehoweh Skills and Trades Training Centre

Restoration Worker  TOJ 
 One (1) Seasonal Fixed Term Position  
Salary Range: $39,100 - $50,800

Grand River Employment and Training Inc. (GRETI) is seeking a Restoration 
Worker to support ecological restoration projects and habitat enhancement 
initiatives. This role involves planting, maintaining, and monitoring native 
vegetation, removing invasive species, and assisting with site preparation and 
restoration activities. The Restoration Worker will help ensure projects meet 
environmental and organizational standards while contributing to the health of 
local ecosystems.

The Restoration Worker shall possess the following skills: Dependability, 
Teamwork, Operating Equipment from JD. In addition to these skills, you must 
possess the following qualifications:  

Qualifications: 

• High School Diploma or GED Diploma 
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in landscaping, horticulture, plant 
  identification &/or tree planting 

If you have a strong desire to help the native environment thrive and ecological 
restoration, tell us who you are by submitting the following:  

1. Cover letter stating how you meet the demands of this position 
2. Up to Date Resume highlighting your qualifications, and  
3. Three (3) work-related references (letters not required) 

Kayanase’s Mission: is to restore the health and beauty of Mother Earth, using science
based approaches and Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK). 

Please submit a covering letter and resume that demonstrates how you meet the 
requirements, GRETI cannot make assumptions about your education and experience. We 
thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted    

Applications may be submitted to: Human Resources, P.O Box 69, Sunrise Court, Ohsweken, 
Ontario N0A 1M0  

Applications may also be faxed and emailed to (Fax) (519) 445-4777 or kristen@gretisn.org 
until 4:00 PM on open until filled. Late applications will not be considered.

GRETI is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you 
are contacted by GRETI regarding a job opportunity, please advise if you have any restrictions that need to be 
accommodated. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential. Due to the special 
program of Training on the Job (TOJ) eligibility criteria, preference will be given to Six Nations band members 
to provide services for the Six Nations community; based on the need to provide professional services, only those 
applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be contacted for an interview.

Job Title: Restoration Worker TOJ

Location: Kayanase Greenhouse

Reports To: Ecological Team Lead 

PURPOSE: 
The Restoration Worker is responsible for being part of an important growing team focused on 
carrying out ecological restoration, invasive species management, native plant gardening and 
landscaping projects. 

The Restoration Worker continuously strives to improve operations and streamline work 
processes through efficient and effective service coordination, team commitment and the 
achievement of organizational goals and objectives while maintaining the level of professionalism 
expected by GRETI (as outlined in the Policies and Procedures Manuals) and upholding the ethics 
of the position.   

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Dependability
• Teamwork 
• Operating Equipment 
• Problem Solving
• Safety Procedures 

QUALIFICATIONS:  
The Restoration Worker shall possess High School Diploma or GED Diploma with a Minimum of 
one (1) year of experience in landscaping, horticulture, plant identification &/or tree planting.  
Applicants currently enrolled in high school will be considered 

Abilities 

• Ability to work Saturdays & overtime to meet deadlines 
• Ability to work in all kinds of weather & adverse environmental conditions
• Ability to learn fast & focus on attention to detail 
• Ability to take direction & be a team player
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision 

Skills 

• Excellent physical strength & endurance, able to lift minimum of 50 lbs. 
• Positive attitude & strong work ethic
• Strong desire to preserve & restore the natural environment

FOR A COMPLETE COPY OF THE JOB DESCRIPTION, PLEASE CONTACT HUMAN 
RESOURCES at kristen@gretisn.org, please allow 24 hours for a return  
e-mail or call (519) 445-2222 ext. 3113. 

We use artificial intelligence tools to support the screening, assessment, and selection of applicants in our 
GRETI hiring process. These tools assist our team and do not replace human decision-making.