The Essex Region Conservation Authority is seeking an Environmental Educator to engage students and audiences of all ages in sustaining the Place for Life.
Position Title: Environmental Educator
The Environmental Educator is responsible for developing, delivering, evaluating, and promoting curriculum based outdoor/environmental education programs to students and audiences of all ages; ensuring participant safety and resource security at ERCA’s Conservation Areas and offsite in other locations. The Environmental Educator reports to the Curator/Education Coordinator in the Community Outreach department.
Responsibilities
Creates and delivers curriculum-based outdoor/environmental education programs and materials for students and audiences of all ages outdoors at Conservation Areas and other locations.
Evaluates, revises and promotes curriculum-based education programs and materials, and undertakes research in the development of new programs and materials.
Provides support to the delivery of programs and operations at the John R. Park Homestead Conservation Area.
Plans and organizes public interpretation (ERCA events and off-site public interpretation).
Designs and constructs displays and exhibits in our outdoor classrooms and at community outreach events.
Develops and fosters relationships with community partners, teachers and the Boards of Education.
Coordinates volunteers in citizen science and related programs.
Trains contract interpretive staff and assists in scheduling as required.
Prepares reports and plans, and performs other related duties and responsibilities consistent with the position as required.
Requirements
Post Secondary education in Natural/Environmental Science and interpretation, education and recreation programming
Bachelor of Education degree preferred
Excellent knowledge of local flora and fauna
Excellent oral and written communication skills
English/French bilingual preferred
NLS and ORCKA certifications considered an asset
The successful candidate will be outgoing, people-oriented and demonstrate a commitment to excellence in customer service
Above average problem solving skills
1-2 years relevant work experience
Must possess a valid “G” driver’s licence.
Must provide police clearance for Vulnerable Sector (VS) Check (including Pardoned Sex Offender Database (PSOD)
Department: Community Outreach Services
Union Affiliation: CUPE Local 3784
Job Status: Full Time, Permanent
Hours of Work: Typically M-F 8:30am to 4:00 pm., with some weekend and evening work
Posting Added Date: Feb 3, 2017
Posting Closing Date: Feb 17, 2017
Posting Closing Time: 4:30 p.m.
Positions to Fill: One
Progress Status: Receiving Applications
Office Location: 360 Fairview Avenue West, Suite 311, Essex, ON N8M 1Y6
Wage Rate: $24.99-$31.27
Position is subject to a pay grade review, after 6 months of incumbency, in accordance with the terms of ERCA’s Joint Gender Neutral Job Evaluation System
Grade: 2
Contact: Beth Johnston, Finance & HR Administrator
360 Fairview Avenue West, Suite 311, ESSEX, ON N8M 1Y6
careers@erca.org
ERCA is an equal opportunity employer.
We are pleased to accommodate any individual needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodation throughout the hiring process, please contact HR 519-776-5209 ext 357 to make your needs known in advance.
We thank all applicants in advance, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
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