Organization: Ontario EcoSchools
Website: http://www.ontarioecoschools.org
Location: Bathurst and Bloor, CSI Annex, Toronto, ON
Reports to: Program Director
Status: full-time, permanent (dependent on funding)
Start date: May 4, 2015
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Background on Ontario EcoSchools
Ontario EcoSchools is an environmental education and certification
program for grades K-12 that helps school communities develop both
ecological literacy and environmental practices to become
environmentally responsible citizens and reduce the ecological
footprint of schools. Please visit our website for more information at
http://www.ontarioecoschools.org.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Program Director, the Program Manager, Certification
will be responsible for the development and implementation of the
Ontario EcoSchools program in support of its strategic objectives. The
Program Manager, Certification will collaborate with the programs team
to ensure the effective development and delivery of certification
assessments, workshops and webinars, program resources, and support
services to a network of over 1,750 schools and 53 school boards.
During assessment season, the Program Manager will train and supervise
a small team of part-time certification assessors. The Program Manager
will also support program evaluation, reporting, and proposal
development.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Develops and implements all aspects of the Ontario EcoSchools
certification program in collaboration with programs team
• Manages Platinum certification and the Experienced EcoSchools
Certification Cycle (EECC)
• Develops and facilitates professional development workshops and
webinars to educators and board-level stakeholders
• Develops and administers the online certification application
• Provides direct support to schools and school boards through strong
relationship management
• Coordinates the certification site visit schedule of ~900 site
visits, 25+ assessors and ~53 board representatives
• Manage site visits in schools and assesses/finalize EcoSchools
certification applications
• Selects, trains, and supervises part-time Certification Assessors
with programs team
• Prepares regular program reports by collecting and analyzing
feedback and certification data
• Supports program evaluation processes and incorporates learnings
into program planning
• Support the development and implementation of program outreach strategies
• Support the development of program materials and resources
• Work closely with the Program Director and perform other duties as assigned
• Some overnight travel required
Qualifications
• 5+ years of professional experience and 2+ years of program
management experience in environmental education or related field
• Successful completion of a post-secondary degree in education,
environmental studies, applied science, or related field or equivalent
experience. Masters degree is an asset
• Demonstrated understanding and interest in environmental issues
and/or environmental education
• Experience in delivering professional development to teachers and/or
senior board staff
• Excellent public speaking, facilitation, relationship management,
and communications skills
• Excellent organizational, research, evaluation, and report writing skills
• Experience managing staff in a supervisory role
• Resourcefulness, initiative, and flexibility to function
collaboratively as part of a small team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Experience working with WordPress, database software, e-learning
applications (Adobe Connect), and/or Adobe Creative applications an
asset
• Fluency in French is an asset
• Valid Ontario Class “G” driver’s license; access to vehicle preferred
Please send a cover letter and resume in a single PDF to:
jobs@ontarioecoschools.org
by Monday, April 6, 2015. Only successful candidates will be contacted
for an interview. No phone calls please.