Program Coordinator
Organization: City of Toronto, Children’s Eco Programs
Website: http://childrensecoprograms.ca
Location: Toronto, Ontario
The Children’s Eco Programs develop and deliver garden and nature
focused environmental program
s for school and community groups,
registered cooking programs and Eco camps for children and youth. For
more information about the Programs please visit
http://childrensecoprograms.ca/ .
Major Responsibilities
• Administers and oversees the delivery of Children’s Eco Programs and
Eco Camps.
• Assists in planning, delivery and evaluation of events, drop-in
programs and workshops.
• Assists in the preparation and delivery of staff training in
environmental programming (i.e. local ecology, organic gardening,
children’s environmental programming and recreational policies &
procedures).
• Assists in coordinating garden site preparation, planting,
development, harvest and maintenance.
• Assists and supports satellite garden and program sites City-wide.
• Coordinates, administers and supports staff.
• Performs administrative tasks to support the program.
• Coordinates program volunteers, contacts, partnerships, sponsorships
and program documentation.
• Interacts with parents, schools, community agencies, City staff and
the public to provide program information.
• Assists with budget recording and reporting.
• Coordinates CLASS and Fun Guide submissions.
• Provides promotional materials, reports and supplies.
• Assists with development, preparation and submission of proposals.
• Coordinates research, planning, preparation and delivery of new or
special projects.
• Attends and participates in meetings and training sessions.
• Travels from site to site.
Qualifications
• Experience in developing, coordinating and supervising children’s
recreational and or outdoor environmental programming, including camps
• Administrative and organizational experience and knowledge of budget
and accounting procedures
• Experience coordinating staff and/or volunteers
• Proficiency in use of current office technology and other computer
applications relevant to the position. (i.e. CLASS Program
Registration & Program Maintenance)
• Experience developing and delivering staff or volunteer training preferred.
• Knowledge of organic gardening, local ecology, environmental issues
and Toronto’s heritage is an asset.
• Knowledge & understanding of all relevant City regulations, policies
and procedures an asset.
• Must produce original current Standard First Aid and
Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation certifications as recognized by the
WSIB.
• Valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s license.
Period of Employment
• End of March 2015 to early October 2015 (possible extension if budget allows)
• 30-35 hours/week, primarily weekdays 9-4pm
• some evening and/or weekend work will be required
Location
• High Park and other locations across Toronto
Wage
• $21.45 per hour
Application Deadline
February 3, 2015 is the deadline for applications. A new online
application system has been implemented. For more information or to
apply please visit
http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=7ac14aced070a410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD.
Applications received after the deadline are welcome and will be
considered if necessary. Current Part-time Rec staff interested in
this opportunity should submit a late scheduling form online or by
submitting a paper form to, Scheduling Project, North York Civic
Centre, 3rd Floor. Please attach your resume.
For more information regarding the position please contact
416-392-1329 or email:
kidsgrow@toronto.ca
We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an
interview will be contacted.
