Nature Offres d'emploi - Amherst, NS

Program Associate - Education Seasonal (OPSEU Union - Summer Student)

Program Associate - Education Seasonal - OPSEU Union Positions - Summer Student Positions

As a community-based natural resource management agency, the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority envisions a healthy and vibrant natural environment with shared greenspace and clean water for all.

NPCA’s work supports the conservation, enhancement, and sustainability of healthy watersheds with programs and services that focus on drinking water source protection, flood and hazard management, endangered species protection, ecosystem restoration, community stewardship, education, and land management.

NPCA is the caretaker of 41 conservation areas within the Niagara Peninsula watershed held in public trust for recreation, heritage preservation, conservation, and education. These natural and shared greenspaces marry nature, culture, and adventure to create limitless opportunities for discovery.

Why Work for the NPCA?

• Professional Development : Opportunity for further training and skills development.
• Meaningful Work Experience : Gain hands-on experience, contributing to real projects and making a tangible impact.
• Inclusive and Collaborative Culture : An opportunity to be part of a highly engaged and passionate team of professionals.
• Competitive Benefits : Voluntary enrollment in the OMERS pension plan.
• Access to Niagara Peninsula Conservation Area locations!

Summary of Duties

As part of the Conservation Area Programs and Services team, this role is responsible for educational and recreational program delivery, cultural interpretation, special event programming and other activities as assigned. Duties may include delivering educational and recreational programs such as field trips and day camps to children, youth and adults, as well as leading guided hikes and tours of historical buildings to park visitors. This role is responsible for safely delivering exceptional and engaging educational programs, articulating curriculum-linked content, maintaining programming spaces and materials, providing excellent customer service to participants, and ensuring the safety of program participants.

Duties and Responsibilities

Qualifications

Salary : $18.00-$18.50 / hour.

Full-time hours available from May-September, with potential for part-time hours throughout the year.

You may be required to work evening and overnight shifts.

The NPCA is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace. We do not condone or tolerate discrimination on the basis of citizenship, race, place of origin, ethnic origin, colour, ancestry, disability, age, creed, sex, gender identity, gender expression, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, or record of offence.

Our hiring policies help ensure a consistent, diverse and objective hiring process that is non-discriminatory in nature, and compliant with the Employment Standards Act, Human Rights Code, Occupational Health & Safety, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act as well as any other related legislation ensuring equal employment opportunities.

We can provide accommodation for a disability in all employment activities, in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation, please contact recruitment@npca.ca.

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