Organization:
Humber Arboretum
Humber Arboretum
Job
Type: Part-time
Type: Part-time
Location:
Toronto, Ontario ON
Toronto, Ontario ON
Posting
Date: May 4 2015
Date: May 4 2015
Deadline:
May 08, 2015
May 08, 2015
Website:
http://www.humberarboretum.on.ca
http://www.humberarboretum.on.ca
Organization
Description:
Description:
Job
Description:
Description:
The
Humber Arboretum and Centre for Urban E
Humber Arboretum and Centre for Urban E
cology 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
Wage: $16.55 – $18.00 dependant upon experience
Qualifications:
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:
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.
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.
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.
applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. We thank all
applicants for their interest in this position.