Position: Youth Challenge
Program Manager
Organization: Outward Bound Canada
Location: Katrine, Ontario (near Algonquin Park,
Huntsville, Burk’s Falls, Sundridge, South River)
Program Manager
Organization: Outward Bound Canada
Location: Katrine, Ontario (near Algonquin Park,
Huntsville, Burk’s Falls, Sundridge, South River)
Outward
Bound Canada – a not for profit, charitable, educational organization – has
launched a recruitment process for
Bound Canada – a not for profit, charitable, educational organization – has
launched a recruitment process for
a Youth Challenge Program Manager.
Immediate
Supervisor:
Northern Ontario Program Director
Location: Katrine ON
Status: FULL time
POSTING CLOSING DATE: March 31st, 2016
Supervisor:
Northern Ontario Program Director
Location: Katrine ON
Status: FULL time
POSTING CLOSING DATE: March 31st, 2016
Outward
Bound Canada (OBC) is a not for profit, charitable educational organization
that has been running life changing programs for youth and adults across Canada
since 1969. Outward Bound Canada’s mission is to cultivate resilience,
leadership, connections and compassion through inspiring and challenging
journeys of self-discovery in the out of doors.
Bound Canada (OBC) is a not for profit, charitable educational organization
that has been running life changing programs for youth and adults across Canada
since 1969. Outward Bound Canada’s mission is to cultivate resilience,
leadership, connections and compassion through inspiring and challenging
journeys of self-discovery in the out of doors.
Position
Summary:
To manage course delivery, logistics and provide support to instructors,
participants and other related clientele during the administration of the
Outdoor Leadership Experience (OLE).
Summary:
To manage course delivery, logistics and provide support to instructors,
participants and other related clientele during the administration of the
Outdoor Leadership Experience (OLE).
The
OLE is offered in collaboration with Pine River Institute (PRI) and involves up
to 8 participants at a time in the backcountry for 6-8 weeks as the first step
in their addictions treatment process with PRI.
OLE is offered in collaboration with Pine River Institute (PRI) and involves up
to 8 participants at a time in the backcountry for 6-8 weeks as the first step
in their addictions treatment process with PRI.
Duties
and Responsibilities:
and Responsibilities:
- Works
very closely with PRI staff to coordinate the ongoing successful execution
of the OLE and to understand each resident’s potential, challenges and
addiction - Together
with PRI, jointly responsible for the health and well-being of students
while on program - Hires
and manages instructional staff, resulting in efficient and safe program
delivery - Manages
logistics, food, equipment, transportation, route planning, staffing,
emergency response and curriculum plans to maintain appropriate risk
management and oversight of safety systems - Create
curriculum to integrate Outward Bound materials in harmony with PRI
philosophy and program objectives - Provides
on-call service, manages or executes evacuations and other field responses - Fulfill
the role of field staff when needed - Organizes
and facilitates ongoing program evaluation - Participates
in the training and mentoring of staff in program delivery procedures - Maintains
up to date knowledge of current industry trends and standards - Effectively
utilize group and risk management skills, maturity and role modeling to
create a safe and supportive environment for student-centered learning
Risk
Management:
Management:
- Achieves
the objectives of the Outward Bound Canada National Safety Policy - Facilitates
all incident reporting processes - Monitors,
assesses and evaluates Instructors’ risk management decisions - Provides
risk management briefings and debriefings to staff - Ensures
students are briefed as to participation expectations and safety
requirements
Skills
and Experience:
and Experience:
- Commitment
to the growth and development of others on an individual, group and
societal level, compassion for people and for the health of the
environment - Ability
to model effective and appropriate leadership style(s) and role model
behavior in line with the values of OBC - Comfort
in working with youth with difficult life stories & ability to
establish effective rapport with staff and students - Experience
in managing and maintaining a positive instructor team and environment - Experience
on extended Wilderness tripping program delivery in a leadership role - Ability
to instruct canoe tripping, backpacking, snowshoeing, wilderness travel
and campcraft skills and assess associated risks - Understanding
and application of Outward Bound Canada methods and philosophy - Proficient
in behaviour management, crisis intervention and problem solving
CERTIFICATIONS:
- F-Class
(or equivalent) Driver’s License - Wilderness
First Responder - Bronze
Cross or NLS - CPR-C
- Prevention
and Management of Aggressive Behaviour (PMAB) (course often available
through PRI as part of training) - Post
Secondary education in outdoor education, adventure therapy, or relevant
field Whitewater Rescue Technician - Moving
Water Paddling Certification (an asset) - Position
requires police background check including Vulnerable Sector Check
COMPENSATION
AND BENEFITS:
AND BENEFITS:
- Annual
salary of $45,000 - Competitive
benefits package
Deadline
for applications is April 1, 2016
for applications is April 1, 2016
To
apply:
apply:
- Finalize
your cover letter and resume, ideally in one pdf file. MS Word is also ok. - Fill
out this webform:
https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form?EQBCT=f5e4170456dd4dc5b5f523fad7d364c8 - Attach
your cover letter and resume to the webform. Note: you cannot complete the
webform without this step.
Outward
Bound Canada encourages applications from persons of diverse backgrounds and is
an equal opportunity employer.
Bound Canada encourages applications from persons of diverse backgrounds and is
an equal opportunity employer.
We
sincerely thank all candidates for their interest. Only those selected for an
interview will be notified.
sincerely thank all candidates for their interest. Only those selected for an
interview will be notified.