Education Interpreter, Maple Syrup Festival - Whitchurch-Stouffville, Canada - Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)

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Whitchurch-Stouffville, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Position Details:

Current Rate of Pay:
Min = $23.91/hr, Max = $25.92/hr

Employment type:
Temporary Contract

Duration of employment: 5 weeks

Hours of work:
Variable, up to 40hrs/week, occasional evening and weekends required

Work location:
Bruce's Mill Conservation Area

Division:
Education and Training

Business unit:
Education and Training

Travel:
None

Remote Work:
None

TRCA's Maple Syrup Festival - 2023

Each year in Ontario, a remarkable natural event takes place as maple sap, frozen solid over the long, cold winter, starts to thaw and the maple tapping season begins.

Come work on our 2023 Maple Syrup Festival.

We have opportunities to work on our demonstrations, on engaging in activitiesand, of course, to talk about real maple syrup Special family fun activities on weekends and March break.

Work Locations:

Bruce's Mill Conservation Area 12 vacancies

By working at TRCA you will:

Work outdoors in beautiful natural areas.
Gain valuable experience working at a conservation authority.
Get a free Conservation Ontario annual pass.
Get access to TRCA's Reciprocal Program (discounts across various Ontario attractions).

How you will contribute as part of the TRCA team:

The Education Interpreter delivers hands-on environmental, cultural heritage, nature and recreation programs to visitors and visitor groups at Bruce's Mill during the Maple Syrup Festival.

The Education Interpreter plays an active role in customer service ensuring all visitors and external clients have a positive experience.

Major Responsibilities:

Perform the following tasks under general supervision:

Learns program content to be able to effectively deliver interactive programs to various audiences.
Guides and leads visitors and visitor groups along the Maple Syrup Trail to educate them about the historical process of making maple syrup and related topics.
Leads a station along the Maple Syrup Trail and delivers interactive programming during the festival
Provides support in program development by sharing knowledge of the content
Ensures program equipment and supplies are well maintained, clean and appropriately stored
Follows all safety policies, operating procedures and guidelines as outlined in TRCA Safety Procedures.

What will you need to succeed:
Education (degree/diploma/certifications)

Actively pursuing or possess a postsecondary degree/diploma in a related field.
Active and current First Aid and CPR certificate is an asset

Experience

Two years' experience working with children in a group setting.
Experience working with large groups in delivering programs and activities required.
Previous experience delivering environmental, nature or historical programs.

Knowledge/Skill/Ability

Strong public speaking and communication skills
Excellent organization and time management skills
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with colleagues
Ability to deliver programs to audiences of various ages, adapting style to ensure audience appropriateness
Advanced knowledge of natural history, maple syrup production or environmental related disciplines is an asset
Strong customer service skills
Willingness to wear uniform or possibly costume related to programs as required
Successful completion of a Vulnerable Sector Screening is required

While the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) thanks all applicants for their interest, only those under consideration will be contacted for interviews.

Please be advised that successful incumbent(s) may be required to undergo a vulnerable sector screening and/or driver's abstract check as a part of the final step in the hiring process.

Personal information you provide through the TRCA recruitment, selection and onboarding process is collected under the authority of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O.

1990, c. C.27.

Collection of this personal information is necessary for the proper administration of this recruitment process for employment and volunteer positions with TRCA.

Personal information is protected from disclosure pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Any questions regarding this collection activity should be directed to the Supervisor of Records, 101 Exchange Avenue, Vaughan, Ontario, L4K 5R6, extension 5216.