Instructor, Education – ILCA-Maple Syrup Festival (PT)
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 to 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 Coordinator, Education, these positions support CVC’s commitment to providing quality educational experiences that enhance watershed residents’ ecological literacy related to issues such as conservation, climate change and natural heritage.
Education Instructors should be excited to learn about the natural world and love sharing information; motivating and inspiring audiences to gain a better understanding of the local environment. With a focus on program implementation, Instructors will be able to develop their presentation skills by facilitating educational activities based on CVC priority issues. Instructors get to interact with diverse audiences such as elementary students, adults, multicultural groups, families, and whole communities in urban, rural, indoor and outdoor locations.
From February to April, Instructors deliver the very popular Maple Syrup festival program at Island Lake Conservation Area in Orangeville.
Working together on a close-knit team, Education Instructors will be able to sharpen their leadership, customer service, problem-solving and naturalist skills as they learn from each other and are mentored by well-seasoned outdoor educators.
Instructors are expected to bring a positive attitude and participate in all assigned tasks, which include physical activities in the outdoors and traversing uneven terrain in varying weather conditions.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Post-secondary degree or certificate (or in progress)
- Teaching, group facilitation or presentation experience
- Customer service experience
- Ability to work outdoors, in varying weather conditions, and walk on uneven terrain for long periods of time
- Ability and commitment to work multiple weekends
- Ability to lift approximately 30lbs of equipment/materials
- Police reference check with vulnerable sector screening required (condition of employment)
SUMMARY OF MAJOR TASKS
- Set up and deliver the maple syrup festival program to different audiences (i.e. park visitors, families, and multicultural groups)
- Assist with the preparation and maintenance of program supplies and materials
- Actively prioritize the health and safety of visitors and CVC staff
- Other duties as assigned
Anticipated Start and End Dates: March 1, 2023 to April 2, 2023
- This position will work 3 training days and 6 to 8 festival days, ranging between 6-8 hour workdays.
Hourly Rate: $19.75 per hour (under review)
Work Location: Island Lake Conservation Area: 673067 Hurontario St, Orangeville, ON L9W 2Y9
To apply for this opportunity, please submit a resume and cover letter via our website by January 16, 2023, at: https://cvc.ca/jobs/
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.
New employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as defined by the Ministry of Health as a condition of employment and must have satisfied the full post vaccination period required to ensure vaccination efficacy. The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to the Ontario Human Rights Code. If you are not fully vaccinated, a documented medical reason provided by a physician or registered nurse and time period for the medical reason may be accepted.
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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