Organization: Haliburton Forest and Wild Life Reserve Ltd.
Website: http://www.haliburtonforest.com
Location: Haliburton, near Haliburton & Algonquin Park, Ontario
Haliburton Forest boasts over 80,000 acres of forests, lakes, streams
and wildlife. Operating as a multi-use facility, the Forest has gained
international recognition for its resource management policies and
practices. With the natural beauty of the forests and lakes set to
last in perpetuity, Haliburton Forest has created a wide range of
attractions and activities permitting visitors to enjoy this unique
wilderness. Entwined throughout the operation is an extensive and very
unique outdoor, environment
al and experiential education program. For
more information visit http://www.haliburtonforest.com/groups .
Position Task:
The delivery of outdoor, environmental & experiential education
programs at Haliburton Forest. While assisting with day to day
operations (i.e. maintenance, dog kennel work, housekeeping, etc…)
Responsibilities:
• Development and planning of programs;
• Facilitate, teach and lead group activities and programs;
• Ensure a safe environment for clients;
Selection Criteria:
• Creative, energetic and able to participate fully in active programs;
• A broad base of experience teaching and leading outdoor and group
focused activities;
• Demonstrated supervisory experience and group management skills;
• Ability to provide excellent customer service working with groups &
general public;
• Ability to work independently in a dynamic environment;
• Enjoys working with dogs
Qualifications:
• Completed University or College in related field with previous hands
on experience;
• High ropes/climbing experience is an asset;
• Ability to pass a Police Reference Check;
• Guiding experience/qualifications in biking/mountain biking,
overnight canoe & hiking trips, as well as nature interpretation;
• Ability to speak & understand languages such as German, Japanese, etc…;
• Minimum current first aid & CPR certificates, asset Wilderness First Aid;
• Minimum current Bronze Cross or equivalent, asset NLS
Contract: As soon as possible to Mid-October with possible extension
to full time year round
Scheduling: Variable with weekends, evenings, and overnights. Minimum
of 40 hours a week.
Starting Wage: $13.00 an hour, lieu time given for overtime work
Please send cover letter and resume to:
Email: hr@haliburtonforest.com
or Fax: 705-754-1179