Whale Interpretive Centre ,Marine Interpreter / Educator Jobs in Canada

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Project DescriptionThe Whale Interpretive Centre (WIC) is an
initiative of the Johnstone Strait Killer Whale Interpretive Centre Society
(JSKWICS), a non-profit society.

The Whale Interpretive Centre
(WIC) was established in Telegraph Cove, BC in 2002 and is committed to marine
ma

mmal education and conservation. It aspires to be a ‘world class’
interpretive centre that inspires and involves the local community as well as
many international visitors.

The Whale Interpretive Centre is
housed in a historical building on the boardwalk of Telegraph Cove and contains
displays that feature the marine biodiversity of the local area, the importance
of the Michael Bigg Ecological Reserve at Robson Bight, and marine conservation
issues. The highlight of the museum is the articulated skeletons of marine and
terrestrial mammals (killer whale, minke whale, Pacific white-sided dolphin,
harbour seal, pygmy sperm whale, sea otter, river otter and Steller sea lion
etc), including a 20m fin whale that is suspended from the ceiling of the
building.

The museum is open from May
through October each year. Staff deliver a variety of educational programs and
provide interpretation to the visitors. Structured school programs that focus
on marine interconnectedness, adaptations, and marine mammal biology are
offered during May, June and September. Specialty tours, evening lectures and
special events are also offered throughout the season. The WIC is perfectly
situated to reach a large audience, as Telegraph Cove is the main launching
point for kayak expeditions, whale watching tours, and is a popular day trip
for many north island locals.

See website for more information
at www.killerwhalecentre.org

Our Interpreters are front-line staff at the WIC,
providing engaging education to visitors about marine mammals and marine
conservation.

Their duties include:

  • Meet and greet local and international visitors
  • Deliver one-on-one interpretation of displays to
    visitors
  • Provide structured presentations and tours to highly
    diverse audiences from around the world (groups of 30+)
  • Maintain museum, displays and salt water aquarium
  • Deliver programs to school groups (K-Grade 12)
  • Clean and articulate skeletons (as needed)
  • Facilitate evening events, lectures etc (as needed)
  • Update websites and social media (Facebook, Twitter) for
    up to 2 hours a week
  • Special projects and duties as required

Successful Candidates:

  • Are easily approachable, welcoming, and have excellent
    interpersonal skills
  • Are comfortable speaking to large groups
  • Are driven to deliver environmental education
  • Are practical, resourceful and self-motivated workers
  • Work well in a goal-oriented team environment
  • Possess knowledge of marine mammal biology and a strong
    conservation ethic
  • Are willing and able to participate in menial labour
    when required
  • Can tolerate cold, damp working conditions

Formal training in interpretation
or environmental education is an asset.

Candidates must be
available from May 1 to September 30, 2015
**

Realities

  • Nearest town with accommodation is in the community of
    Port McNeill – own vehicle is a necessity.
  • The WIC is an un-insulated building above the water and
    is often drafty and cold.
  • Physical and, at times, dirty work in addition to the
    academic.
  • Need for great independence and initiative.
  • Repetitive nature of interpretive tours.
  • Invaluable “hands-on” learning potential and
    the opportunity to contribute to marine education.
  • Spectacular location and opportunities to experience
    beautiful northern Vancouver Island.

PLEASE NOTE: This is not a
‘research’ position

How to apply

Application Procedure

Please submit your cover letter,
resume and 3 references (2 of which must be work references) to Mary Borrowman by Friday, February
20th, 2015
. Please be sure to indicate period of availability. Preferred that
candidates apply via email.

We thank all those who
apply but only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Contact Information:

Mary Borrowman

JSKWICS – Whale Interpretive
Centre

P.O. Box 2-3 Telegraph Cove, B.C.
V0N 3J0

society@killerwhalecentre.org

www.killerwhalecentre.org

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