Position: Outdoor Education Internship
Type: internship, 4 months or longer, with food, accom., more (see below)
Organization: Haliburton Forest and Wild Life Reserve Ltd.
Website: http://www.haliburtonforest.com
Location: Haliburton, Ontario
Haliburton Forest & Wild Life Reserve Ltd. The “Forest” or
“Wildlife”
as it is known locally, represents the largest private land holding in
Central Ontario. Over 80,000 acres of forests, lakes, streams and
wildlife form the backdrop for this world-renowned property. Operating
as a multi-use facility, t
he 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, environmental and experiential education program.
Haliburton Forest is dedicated to providing quality education programs
to both youth and adults in a variety of settings.
Outdoor Experience Interns have the opportunity to take part in all
aspects of Outdoor Education providing outdoor, experiential programs
and guiding groups on outdoor sport and recreation trips. Possible
groups that interns may have an opportunity to work with include
Elementary Schools, High Schools, Elderhostel, Military, Scouts &
Cubs, youth at risk, etc… Outdoor Education Interns will also
perform all the same behind the scenes duties that our OE staff would,
inclusive of but not limited to helping at the dog kennels, cleaning
accommodations, maintenance, shuttling of gear/participants, etc…
Internships are non-paying however Interns receive a weekly allowance
for food and laundry plus free accommodations in exchange for the work
that they would perform. Internships run for 4 months or longer.
Interns work an average of 5 days per week during the core hours of
7:55 am to 5:00 pm and work under the supervision of a full-time staff
to first watch, assist, then work on their own as they become
confident and comfortable. Evening, overnight and weekend work may be
required.
Outdoor Education Internship Availability:
• May to the end of August 2015
• Mainly Outdoor Education groups, some opportunity to help guide
Canopy Tours and shared work at the dog kennels
• Could extend into the middle of October
• September to the end of October 2015
• Mainly Outdoor Education groups, some opportunity to help guide
Canopy Tours and shared work at the dog kennels
To apply please email your cover letter and resume/cv to:
hr@haliburtonforest.com
and let us know what time period you would be most interested in.