Green Timbers Heritage Society ,Habitat Restoration Team Leaders and Members Jobs Vacancies n Canada

Position: Habitat
Restoration Team Leaders and Members
Organization: Green Timbers Heritage Society
Website: http://www.surreysnaturalareaspartnership.com
Location: Surrey, British Columbia

Term: May 4 – August 28, 2015


Hours: 37.5-40 hours per week, Mon-Fri, with potential for some
weekend and evening work

About Surrey’s Natural Areas Partnership:

The SNAP program is a unique partnership involving three local
non-profit groups and Surrey Parks, Recreation & Culture. SNAP is
administered by the Green Timbers Heritage Society (GTHS), a
non-profit partner in SNAP with a long history of advocating on behalf
of Surrey’s Urban Forest. SNAP is a youth focused summer program that
works collaboratively with our partners to improve habitat and foster
greater connections with nature. Our four principle objectives are to:
1) restore and enhance Surrey’s natural areas and wildlife habitat; 2)
raise awareness of the benefits of nature, and the importance of
Surrey’s urban forest; 3) foster participation in nature while
promoting the stewardship of Surrey parks; and 4) empower youth to
become future leaders in environmental education and conservation.

Position Description:

The Green Timbers Heritage Society is seeking qualified candidates as
Habitat Restoration Team Leaders and Members for the SNAP summer
program. The Habitat Restoration Team Leaders will lead a team of
Habitat Restoration Team Members and volunteers, and will work under
the direction of the SNAP Program Coordinator to implement restoration
prescriptions in Surrey parks. These are field based positions.
Through this program, the successful applicants will receive training
and experience in environmental restoration and habitat enhancement
techniques.

Position Responsibilities:
• Lead a team to implement restoration prescriptions (e.g. removal of
invasive plant species, park clean-ups, small fauna projects, trail
closures, planting maintenance) (Leaders only);
• Assist with the training, supervision and evaluation of team members
and volunteers (Leaders only);
• Maintain files and track project deliverables, providing updates &
progress reports to supervisors (Leaders only);
• Ensure work is completed in a safe and efficient manner;
• Maintain accurate daily records and complete a final report;
• Communicate with the public and park neighbours as an ambassador for
our Partner organizations;
• Occasionally assist other SNAP teams with staffing environmental
displays at special events, leading community stewardship events, and
other educational outreach activities.

About You:

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in an outdoor
work environment involving intense physical labour, a working
knowledge of local plant communities (including identification of
native and invasive plants), and experience in a paid supervisory role
with peers. You are thorough and hard-working, understand what
leadership means, and contribute to a positive and professional team
environment. You are organized, motivated, can think strategically and
understand the broader needs of our organization. Applicants will be
reviewed based on their presentation of abilities in the following
core competency areas:

Core Competencies:
• Passion for the Environment: Your own values are strongly aligned
with ours; you possess a working knowledge of basic ecological
principles;
• Experience: You have demonstrated experience working in an outdoor
setting, are comfortable working in a physically intense job in all
weather conditions;
• Leadership & Supervision: You have proven experience leading or
supervising a group of peers, and leading by example you foster a
positive and productive team environment. You are committed to
ensuring the safety and quality of your work, and the professional
development of your crew;
• Professionalism, Teamwork & Communication: You are an example to
your team members, maintaining and fostering a positive work
environment, and consistent and clear communication amongst your team
and with supervisors. You serve as a public ambassador for our
Partners;
• Time Management & Organization: You are well organized and adept at
handling multiple projects and priorities and large amounts of data,
and can keep track of progress on multiple projects. You are detail
oriented, a perfectionist, and have experience in report writing;
• Problem Solving & Adaptability: you think creatively, react
positively to challenging and constantly changing circumstances and
adapt accordingly.

Required Qualifications:

Eligible applicants must satisfy all of the following criteria:
• Currently enrolled as a full-time student in an undergraduate degree
or two year diploma program in Biology, Environmental Science,
Environmental Studies, Geography or related discipline;
• Supervisory and/or leadership experience with peers;
• Demonstrated experience, willingness and/or ability to perform
repetitive, physical work in all weather conditions;
• Demonstrated ability to identify native and invasive plants, and
knowledge of ecological principles;
• Strong public relations and interpersonal skills;
• Must have steel toed boots;
• Must have a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License, and willing to submit
a drivers abstract;
• Valid Level 1 First Aid Certification;
• Completion of a criminal record check will be required as a
condition of employment.

To apply:
• Submit a cover letter that expresses why you are interested in this
position and that clearly outlines how you meet all of our core
competencies and required qualifications.
• Submit a resume that clearly outlines all relevant work experience.
• Ensure the subject line of your email reads “HR Team Leader – [first
and last name]” or “HR Team Members [first and last name]”
• Send your application to:

Stephen McGlenn
SNAP Program Coordinator
snap.program@gmail.com

Applications will be accepted until February 4th, 2015.

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