Teaching, Outdoor Education

Positions: Instructor, Education
Organization: Credit Valley Conservation
Location: Halton Hills, Ontario

Hourly Rate: $26.23 per hour
Posting Closing Date: January 17, 2025

Hiring for:

• 3 Part Time positions (<35 hours/week) for Maple Syrup in the Park
  • Anticipated Start and End Dates: March 3, 2025 To April 12, 2025
  • Approximately 18 working days, 7 to 8.5 hours each day
  • Work Location: Terra Cotta Conservation Area, 14452 Winston Churchill Blvd, Halton Hills.
• 3 Full Time positions (35 hours/week)
  • Anticipated Start and End Dates: March 3, 2025 To December 12, 2025
  • Work Locations: Various CVC Conservation Areas and local schools.

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 have a good employee benefits program. We’re members of the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) pension fund. We have flexible work hours for many positions. We find time to have fun and celebrate successes. You’ll have free access to our parks and discounts on recreational equipment rentals. 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, 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.

The Education Instructors should feel excited to learn about the natural world and enjoy sharing information:

• Part Time positions

Motivating and inspiring audiences to gain a better understanding of the local environment. With a focus on program implementation, Education Instructors will be able to develop their presentation skills by facilitating educational activities based on CVC priority issues. Education Instructors get to interact with diverse audiences such as elementary students, adults, families, multicultural and community groups.

From March to April, the Education Instructor positions will deliver the very popular “Sweet Maple Syrup” elementary outdoor education and public program at Terra Cotta Conservation Area.

• Full Time positions

With a focus on program implementation, the Education Instructors will develop their presentation skills by facilitating educational activities based on CVC priority issues. These positions get to interact with diverse audiences such as elementary students, adults, families, multicultural and community groups in urban, rural, indoor and outdoor locations.

From April to December, Education Instructors support other education programs, including, but not limited to outdoor education school programs, conservation area public programming, in-school workshops and facilitating programs for organized groups such as Girl Guides of Canada.

Working together on a close-knit team, the Education Instructors will sharpen their leadership, customer service, problem-solving, program planning and naturalist skills as they are mentored by well-seasoned outdoor educators.

The Education Instructors are expected to bring a positive attitude and actively participate in all assigned tasks, which involve physical activities in the outdoors and navigating uneven terrain in varying weather conditions.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Part Time positions
  • Post-secondary degree or certificate (or in progress), or related discipline
  • Teaching, group facilitation or presentation experience; experience working with children, youth and adults
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Customer service experience
  • Being able to work outdoors in different weather conditions and walk on uneven terrain for extended periods is required
  • Ability and commitment to work multiple weekends
  • Capable of lifting approximately 30lbs of equipment/materials
  • Police reference check with vulnerable sector screening required (condition of employment)

• Full Time Positions
  • All of the above and including the following
  • Valid Class ‘G’ Ontario driver’s license
  • Driver’s abstract (condition of employment)
  • Standard First Aid and CPR-C (condition of employment)

SUMMARY OF MAJOR TASKS

• Set up and deliver maple syrup programming to different audiences (i.e., school groups, families, etc.)
• Lead and deliver outdoor education school programs, park visitor programs, in-person education workshops and presentations in a variety of educational settings (i.e. school classroom, conservation area, etc.)
• 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

To apply for this opportunity, please upload your cover letter and resume in a Word or PDF file, one document preferred. Please indicate you saw this posting at GoodWork.ca.

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.