The P.I.N.E Project ,Summer Camp Instructor Position Jobs in Canada

WHO WE ARE:

The Primitive Integrated Naturalist Education (P.I.N.E.) Project is a
registered non-profit organization created to bring the wonders of the
natural world back to the urban jungle. P.I.N.E.’s mission is to
inspire healthy, lifelong connections between people and nature
through outdoor-based learning and play.

This summer we are continuing with our amazing summer camps located in
the west end of Toronto. Our camp alternates between weeks of
Wanderers Camp and Coyote Camps. For more info on these camps check
out their pages on our website.

A paid position working under the supervision of the p.i.n.e. camp
directors. All instructors will be expected to work five day camp
weeks, with weekends off. Special notes: Each week of camp has a
Thursday evening campfire that staff will be expected to attend and
participate in, from 645-815pm.

QUALIFICATIONS

Below please find a list of qualifications, assets and recommended
courses valued in the P.I.N.E. hiring process. P.I.N.E. is committed
to creating resilient, diverse and vibrant communities. To this end we
recognize that we need people from diverse professional, cultural and
educational backgrounds. As such, applicants who do not have some
aspects of the stated skill set, that feel they would still make a
positive contribution to the camp community are encouraged to apply,
and address these differences in the cover letter.

Mandatory Qualifications:
• Up to date Police Vulnerable Sectors Check
• Up to date Wilderness Firs Aid certification- WFR/ WAFA through
Wilderness Medical Associates preferred
• Minimum 3 years experience working with children in a mentorship role
• Naturalist knowledge of local ecosystems
• Experience with the P.I.N.E. Project (e.g. have participated in at
least 3 tracking clubs)

Preferred Qualifications:
• Knowledge of wild edible and medicinal plants
• Participated in wilderness skills intensive program, or have
equivalent knowledge from time spent outdoors
• Have been educated in a naturalist based program: Formal education
or otherwise
• Background in theatre, music, or the creative arts
• Participated in/ volunteered at traditional skills gatherings (i.e.
Headwaters)
• Experienced in wildlife tracking
• Graduate of the Ontario Art of Mentoring program.

Assets
• Musically inclined
• Feel comfortable singing and facilitating songs in front of groups
• Experience in permaculture/ growing food
• Experience in land restoration and stewardship

Duties:
• Facilitate fun, educational experiences with campers in nature
• Co-lead groups of up to 10 campers with fellow staff
• Participate and assist to facilitate staff training week
• Assist in program planning and development
• Lead morning and afternoon prep and debrief meetings with all staff
• Mentor CIT staff in skill building
• Assist in developing camp culture by leading and participating in
skits, songs and games

Resources for upcoming professional development (Recommended Courses/ Programs):
• Wild Deer Training Program – The P.I.N.E Project – One weekend a
month for 6 months (%50 off for Summer Staff)
• Kamana Naturalist Training Program (distance education)
• Empowering Ancient Ways – through Sticks and Stones Wilderness School
• Participation in P.I.N.E Tracking Clubs
• Wildlife Tracking trip or apprenticeship through White Pine Programs

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Interested applicants are asked to forward their cover letter and
resume by email to Andrew McMartin, Executive Director at
andrew(at)pineproject(dot)org. Please use the subject line “Staff
Application: [Your Name] – [Summer Camps]”. Be sure to include your
availability in your cover letter.

Applicants selected for interviews will not be contacted until after
the application deadline of December 15th, 2014. We thank all
applicants for their interest, but regret that we are only able to
respond to those selected for interviews.