Coordinator, Community Outreach
Who are we?
Credit Valley Conservation is one of Ontario’s 36 conservation authorities dedicated to protecting, restoring and enhancing our local natural environment. We care for the Credit River, its streams and tributaries from the headwaters in Orangeville to the shores of Lake Ontario in Mississauga. We are scientists, engineers, researchers, educators, environmentalists, stewards, planners, foresters, recreation experts and much more. We create connections between people and nature, knowledge and action. We inspire appreciation for the role of nature in keeping people connected, healthy and happy. We’re leaders and explorers. We are professional and we’re inspired. We know our stuff, and we work every day to make a difference.
Who are you?
You want to be part of an organization with an environmental goal. You get up every day and go to work with purpose. You accept that you may not change the world, but you’ll try to make an impact in your corner. You like to partner with skilled people across many professions. It’s as natural for you think about the outdoors as it is to think out of the box. You’re passionate, responsible and approachable. You do what’s right, not just what’s easy. You care, and it shows.
Why work for us?
We offer competitive public sector pay. We’re members of the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) pension fund. We find time to have fun and celebrate successes. You’ll know your co-workers by name and will make fast friends. You’ll like being at work.
Summary of Functions
Reporting to the Senior Coordinator, Community Outreach, the Coordinator supports Community Outreach & Education programs including Branch Out, Conservation Youth Corps (CYC), Frontline, and on occasion, Community and Corporate Events.
In the spring and fall, the Coordinator will manage the Branch Out program for youth in the Credit River watershed. Youth learn about local climate change issues and then take action at an environmental stewardship event (i.e. mainly native tree and shrub plantings). The Coordinator supports volunteer management in the summertime when youth sign up to take part in the Conservation Youth Corps (CYC) program.
Candidates should have strong leadership and program coordination and development experience. They should be able to partake in all activities, which includes strenuous physical activities in the outdoors and traversing uneven terrain in potentially adverse weather conditions. This role requires candidates to work on a close-knit team and independently. As a CVC representative, candidates should have strong organizational and problem-solving skills and experience in the environmental field. CVC is committed to the health and safety of all its employees, program partners, and volunteers. The Coordinator will be expected to assume responsibility for the safety of youth, participants and volunteers, co-workers and themselves at all times.
Eligibility Requirements
- Post-secondary education in Environmental Sciences/Studies, Ecology, Ecological Restoration, Education, or a related discipline
- 2-3 years’ experience in restoration, education, and/or stewardship programming
- Ability to identify common flora and fauna and interpret nature
- Experience in volunteer management and supervision (with youth preferred)
- Advanced customer service skills, strong verbal, and written communication skills
- Practice and comfort working with diverse audiences such as youth, adults/parents, and teachers
- Experience in coordination, design and delivery of environmental education materials and programs for youth
- Experience in event planning and program coordination
- Demonstrate strong organizational, administrative, and research skills
- Working skills in Microsoft Access database entry and management
- Experience driving larger vehicles, trucks, and trailers (strong asset, training provided)
- Able to work some evenings and weekends
- Valid Class ‘G’ Ontario driver’s license (condition of employment)
- Driver’s abstract (condition of employment)
- Standard First Aid (condition of employment)
- Police reference check with vulnerable sector screening (condition of employment)
Summary of Major Tasks
- Coordinate and implement stewardship programs and events for youth volunteers
- Oversee registration and placement of volunteers
- Assist with administration, design, and delivery of youth programs
- Represent CVC at internal and external events and liaise with community partners
- Communicate with volunteers, parents/guardians, and teachers
- Support the hiring, training, supervision of seasonal staff
- Implement health and safety practices with staff and volunteers
- Assist with database updates and management, enter and QA/QC data
- Other duties and projects as appropriate to the position
OTHER INFORMATION
Anticipated Start Date: May 17, 2021 End Date: December 17, 2021 (35 hours/week)
This position works 35 hours per week, with a varying schedule of weekdays and weekends.
Annual Salary Starting At: $59,713
Forward resume and cover letter by April 11, 2021 to:
Credit Valley Conservation
E-mail: hr@cvc.ca
www.cvc.ca
Please quote “27 – Coordinator, Community Outreach” in the email subject line.
Resumes/letters submitted electronically must be submitted in Word or Pdf. format as one document.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.
CVC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005), CVC will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If you require disability – related accommodations, please inform the Human Resources (HR) staff. All personal information is collected under the authority of the municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
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