Royal Botanical Gardens ,Education Programs Officer Jobs in Canada

largest botanical garden in
Canada and one of the largest in the world. With over 2,700 acres of
cultivated gardens and nature preserves, it is also one of the biggest
urban nature sanctuaries and marshland restoration sites in North
America. With its extraordinary land holdings, breathtaking
landscapes, biodiversity, collections, facilities, educational and
conservation programs, RBG is a top-rated regional tourist attraction
and a global leader in its sector.

A new opportunity exists for an Education Programs Officer:

Responsibilities:
• Coordinate daily operation of RBG’s educational programming for
schools and youth groups, including:
• Coordinating and communicating with a large team (15-20 strong) of
both full-time and casual program delivery staff.
• Consulting with a dedicated Bookings Clerk regarding incoming
bookings, resource allocation and client relations.
• Communicating with clients regarding custom program requests, and
creating adapted programming to meet their needs.
• Liaising with other departments and individuals at RBG including
physical resources staff, custodians, gardens staff, natural lands
staff, web/graphic design and management.
• Processing payments for visiting groups and maintaining accurate
participation numbers.
• Acquisition and management of program materials and supplies.
• Oversee development of new, innovative educational programming and
materials, including:
• Creating new educational programming and materials with an emphasis
on simplicity, inquiry, curriculum-connection and powerful experiences
in nature.
• Supervising and assisting other interpretive staff as they undertake the
same.
• Working with other staff at RBG to develop exciting, new educational
opportunities (ie. Adventure Challenge Course, symposia, etc).
• Assisting in the publication of a yearly programs guide and other
marketing materials.
• Recruit, train and evaluate interpretive staff, including:
• Assessing applicants, interviewing and hiring.
• Training new staff for program delivery, and providing ongoing
training and development opportunities for existing staff.
• Evaluating interpretive staff formally and informally, and providing
avenues for improvement.
• Assist with the supervision, coordination and execution of a large
summer camp program, including:
• Training, supervision and coordination of seasonal camp director and
counsellors.
• Assisting in the development of camp programming, and the
acquisition of camp supplies.
• Assisting directly with camp activities, and acting as the
manager-on-duty on certain days through the camp season.
• As required, deliver school and/or camp programming.
• Other duties as required.

Requirements:
• At least one of the following is essential to this position:
• Post-secondary education in environmental science or other field
relevant to RBG’s mandate.
• Certified teacher and/or other formal training in environmental and
outdoor education.
• An advanced level of training and experience in the field of nature
interpretation or outdoor education.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in planning and delivery of
educational programming in a non-classroom setting. Should include
experience with inquiry-based learning, program development and
delivery, normally obtained through working in an outdoor education
facility front-line or supervisory position.
• Experience coordinating a large body of staff/volunteers, and
communicating with a diverse array of people in varied positions.
• Familiarity with the current Ontario curriculum from early years
through grade 12 (OCT membership in good standing is an asset).
• Advanced knowledge of natural history in Ontario (flora/fauna
identification, biology, ecology, etc.) is a definite asset.
• French language capability is an asset.
• Additional certifications relevant to outdoor education an asset
(First Aid, water safety, ORCKA, leadership, low-ropes, NAI, etc.).
• A clear Statement of Driving Record and satisfactory Police Records
Check will be required of the successful candidates, at their expense

RBG is an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to fair and
accessible employment practices. Upon request, suitable accommodations
are available under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities
Act.

To Apply

Please go to our website at www.rbg.ca/careers and follow the
application instructions.