Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Looking for Instructor at Bradford, ON Full Time

Working with the Authority’s team of educators, the role of the Instructor is the delivery of education programs to school and community groups at the Scanlon Creek Nature Centre, in greenspace throughout the Lake Simcoe watershed, and online through virtual platforms. This position reports directly to the Manager, Education.

What you offer

• Post-secondary education in Natural Sciences, Outdoor Recreation, Education, Environmental Studies, or related discipline(s).
• Demonstrated experience leading environmental and/or outdoor education programs to children and youth in a school and/or community setting.
• Working knowledge of the provincial education curriculum.
• Ability to apply different teaching methodologies and adapt program instruction to meet different learning needs.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment with flexibility
• Strong verbal communication, interpersonal skills, and group management skills.
• Solid customer service skills.
• Valid Class G driver’s license and daily access to a vehicle.
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C certification.
• Current and clear Police Vulnerable Sector Check.

Assets to be considered

• Member in good standing of the Ontario College of Teachers.
• Proficiency in a second language.
• Experience in adult education instruction.

What you will do

• Lead, co-lead, and support group program instruction as assigned.
• Daily pre-visit preparation of required teaching aids, supplies, materials, and equipment.
• Daily post-visit clean-up, including replenishment of supplies and materials, and maintenance/repair of teaching aids and equipment, as well as data tracking.
• Provide excellent client support and service, including assistance with administrative tasks.
• Contribute to program review, improvements, and development, including risk assessment and management, as required.
• Ensure full understanding and compliance with the Authority’s site/program standard operating procedures.
• Always ensure the health and safety of employees and program participants.
• Other duties as assigned.

Please forward a single pdf document that includes a résumé and covering letter to the Authority’s Human Resources Department, referencing Competition #3-2022, by 4:00 pm on Friday, February 18, 2022, to careers.

The Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, the Authority will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If you are contacted regarding this competition and you require disability related accommodations, please inform Human Resources.

In accordance with the Authority’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, all new employees are required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of hire, unless medically exempt or otherwise exempt under the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Successful candidates will be made an offer of employment on the condition of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and will be required to show proof prior to their employment start date. Acceptable proof includes a government-issued vaccine passport or certification.

In the event that a candidate is unable to be vaccinated as a result of a ground protected by the Ontario Human Rights Code, the candidate must submit a written explanation of the ground and any supporting documentation to determine if they are exempt from this requirement.

All personal information is collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. We thank all applicants for their interest in the Authority; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Reference ID: 03-2022

Contract length: 5 months

Application deadline: 2022-02-18

Expected start date: 2022-04-04

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal

Salary: $23.55-$29.44 per hour

Benefits:

• On-site parking
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
social distancing, face coverings, sanitization, vaccination requirement

Work remotely: