Humber Arboretum,Bilingual Nature Interpreter Jobs in Canada

Organization:
Humber Arboretum
Job
Type: Part-time
Location:
Toronto, Ontario ON
Posting
Date: May 4 2015
Deadline:
May 08, 2015
Organization
Description:
Job
Description:
The
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
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:
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.
Please
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.  
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