Reports to: Wild Outside Youth Leadership Assistant Manager, Western Canada
Fixed-Term until March 31, 2024
Who we are:
The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) is a national not-for-profit charitable organization dedicated to ensuring an appreciation of our natural world and a lasting legacy of healthy wildlife and habitat. By spreading knowledge of human impacts on the environment, developing and delivering educational programs, conducting research, promoting the sustainable use of natural resources, and advocating for effective wildlife policy and regulation, CWF strives for a future in which Canada’s wildlife is conserved for generations to come.
Diversity is a fundamental part of our core values; we create every opportunity to become more inclusive. We encourage applications from qualified candidates from all diverse communities including, but not limited to, Indigenous persons, racially visible persons, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+, and women in non-traditional roles. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please notify HR at any time.
Position Overview:
Wild Outside (WO), a year-round youth education program of CWF, is seeking a Youth Leadership Specialist in Saskatoon, SK. This program, which is supported by the Canada Service Corps, combines outdoor experience with service learning and leadership development for youth ages 15–18 across Canada. Youth Leadership Specialists (YLS) play an important role as they work to facilitate and coordinate a variety of experiential activities in their local communities that help aid in the awareness, education, and connection between youth, the outdoors, and their community as it pertains to sustainability and conservation. This is a location-based work-from-home opportunity that requires the ideal candidate to be a self-starter. Each city that Wild Outside operates in consists of 2-3 staff that will work both independently and as a team to accomplish program goals. Youth Leadership Specialists will work under the support and guidance of Wild Outside management, and will frequently collaborate with the Education, Finance, Marketing, IT, and Human Resources departments. More details about the program can be found on our website and social medias:
Qualifications/Experience:
Required:
Assets:
Supporting the Wild Outside Management team the Wild Outside Youth Leadership Specialist will:
Core Duties:
Program Planning
Program Delivery
Program Follow-up
Program Supports
Other/General
Position Profile:
Physical Demands – Moderate
Job Hazard – Moderate due to travel and outdoor activities
Mental Stress – Moderate
Human Relation Skills – Influential
Independent Working – Broad
Impact on End Results – Primary
Why work with us?
APPLICATION DEADLINE: This position will be posted until filled.
ANTICIPATED START DATE: Early November
HOW TO APPLY: Cover letter and resume should be submitted. Only the candidates who meet the qualifications and experience for the position will be contacted for an interview. We thank you for your interest in the Canadian Wildlife Federation.
We are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by contacting the Human Resources department when selected for an interview.
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