recreologist

Work site environment

• Sightseeing
• Education or training

Work setting

• Rural area
• Various locations
• Recreational facility / institution
• High school
• Elementary school
• Regional interpreter referral service
• Recreational or cultural centre
• Nature sanctuary
• Local or regional level
• Interpretive centre
• Hosting of programs, games or events
• Associations and non profit organizations
• Agriculture, fishing and / or forestry

Tasks

• Gather information on current government policies regarding recreation, sports and physical activities
• Prepare research papers, educational texts or articles
• Co-ordinate special events
• Provide expert advice and consulting services in the design, development and administration of sports, fitness and recreation programs and activities
• Project management
• Plan schedules, goals and objectives
• Plan and control budget and inventory
• Deliver lectures and presentations
• Visit colleges and secondary schools to provide academic information to prospective students, their parents and educational institutions
• MS Office
• Plan and conduct public relations programs, and education and extension programs related to forestry
• Schedule events, programs and activities
• Schedule activities
• Revise the development of educational programs
• Produce articles or documents to provide information to the general public
• Organize planting, cultivating and crop harvesting activities
• Interpret and explain government acts and regulations
• Ensure details follow the project's original intention

Supervision

• Working groups
• Staff in various areas of responsibility

Target audience

• Children
• Young adults
• General public
• Elderly

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Word

Type of guide

• On-site local guide
• Escorted group travel guide

Functional expertise

• Public education or information programming

Technical or specialized writing

• Information literature

Type of related experience

• Geography

Field work location experience

• Territories

Technical experience

• Interpretation / guiding

Additional sector experience

• Forestry

Guide specialization

• General outdoors guiding

Specialization or experience

• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Area of specialization

• Wood science and forest products
• Forest and woodlands protection
• Forest biology and ecology
• College and university education
• Plant knowledge and identification

Sales experience

• Demonstration stand (mall / store)
• Forestry services and products

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own vehicle
• Willing to travel regularly

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Working with children
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Initiative
• Values and ethics
• Punctuality
• Adaptability
• Proactive
• Versatility

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Workplace information

• Hybrid

Financial benefits

• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Variable or compressed work week