Organization: Humber Arboretum http://www.humberarboretum.on.ca
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Job Description:
The Humber Arboretum and Centre for Urban
Ecology are looking for a
passionate individual to join our team as a bilingual Nature
Interpreter. The successful candidate will be responsible for
delivering curriculum connected outdoor education workshops in both
English and French to students who visit the Humber Arboretum’s Centre
for Urban Ecology. In addition, the incumbent will assist with the
facilitation of ecologically focused community events as well as
programs connected to Scouts Canada and Girl Guides of Canada. Must be
willing to work evening and weekend shifts when required.
Hourly Wage: $16.55 – $18.00 dependant upon experience
Qualifications:
• Post-secondary education in Outdoor Education, Ecology, or
Environmental Education. Equivalent experience will be considered in
the absence of post-secondary education.
• Applicants must be passionate about connecting people of all ages
with the natural world.
• Applicants with French as a first or second language are preferred.
However, applicants with a French immersion background that have
commensurate experience will be considered.
• Experience in the planning and implementation of curriculum
connected, ecologically focused, outdoor education workshops in both
French and English is mandatory.
• Ability to identify common flora and fauna of Southern Ontario
(identification in French will be a part of the interview process)
• Applicant must have a strong understanding of the
inner-connectedness of ecosystems and the ability to present these
relationships to students ranging from kindergarten to Grade 12 using
age appropriate terminology.
• Fun loving personality with a strong commitment to professionalism
and providing excellent customer service.
• Ability to work as a member of a team and the ability to accomplish
tasks with little or no direct supervision.
• Hold a current certificate in First Aid, and CPR Level C
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office including Word, and PowerPoint.
Apply To:
Please submit a cover letter and resume as an attachment to:
arboretum@humber.ca
including the job title and Attn: Jimmy Vincent in the subject line.
Please note applications received with no cover letter or a cover
letter submitted as an e-mail will not be considered.
Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. We thank
all applicants for their interest in this position.