Position: Indigenous Programs Coordinator and Naturalist Teacher
Organization: High Park Nature Centre
Location: Toronto, Ontario
This position is for people who identify as Indigenous. All candidates must be registered with Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment and Training and working with an Employment Counsellor. If you haven’t registered with Miziwe Biik yet, you can still apply to this position.
The High Park Nature Centre (HPNC) is a charitable organization that was established in 1999. Our mission is to promote awareness and respect for nature through year-round, hands-on outdoor nature education and park stewardship. The HPNC is a small and nimble organization that serves a diverse audience of over 14,000 people annually from across the Greater Toronto Area. Our experienced team of educators operates in a collaborative, supportive and inclusive work environment that enables unique programming and opportunities for learning and growth. We are currently underway with a capital campaign to fund the High Park Visitor and Nature Centre which will create a focal point for park life. This is an exciting time to join the HPNC team.
The High Park Nature Centre is committed to being a progressive organization that is guided by principles of equity, respect and inclusion.
We continuously strive to broaden the diversity of our participants, staff and Board – inclusive of race, gender, sexual orientation, identity, religion, ability, ethnicity, experience, national origin and the many other traits that are reflective of the vibrant character and heritage of Canada.
As we work to honour our relationship with the Indigenous Nations of the lands we are situated upon, we encourage applications from Indigenous people and others who have experience in the area of Indigenous-Settler relations.
Position: Indigenous Programs Coordinator and Naturalist Teacher
Reports to: Programs Director
Job Type: Full-time contract position
Hours of Work:
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: March 31, 2025
Rate of Pay: $20.00/hour
Application Deadline: Sunday, November 3, 2024, at 11:59PM (Note: We will be interviewing and hiring candidates as and when we receive applications. We advice applicants to not delay and apply as soon as possible for a better chance at securing an interview.)
The Indigenous Programs Coordinator and Naturalist Teacher is responsible for overseeing the coordination of some of High Park Nature Centre’s Indigenous-led programs. This position actively teaches a wide diversity of environmental, outdoor education programs at the Nature Centre, including school programs, family nature walks, nature camps and nature clubs. Coordination tasks include assisting to develop new events that highlight Indigenous connections to the Land in High Park; working in collaboration with the Event and Operations Director to coordinate OURSpace plantings of native plant species; and work with staff to revise existing program outlines to ensure Indigenous knowledge and perspectives are presented accurately and respectfully.
Note: To apply, please fill out the application on our employment page. Applications will be accepted until Sunday, November 3, at 11:59PM. (Note: We will be interviewing and hiring candidates as and when we receive applications. We advice applicants to not delay and apply as soon as possible for a better chance at securing an interview.) Please read additional details about the duties and responsibilities of the position below. To apply for this position, please visit our website: https://highparknaturecentre.com/indigenous-programs-coordinator-naturalist-teacher/ . Please mention you saw this posting at GoodWork.ca.
Main duties:
Program Coordination, Planning and Administration
Teaching
Human Resources
Financial
Communications
On-Going
The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following knowledge, experience, skills and attributes:
Assets:
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter as a single file. Applications will be accepted until Sunday, November 3, at 11:59PM. (Note: We will be interviewing and hiring candidates as and when we receive applications. We advise applicants to not delay and apply as soon as possible for a better chance at securing an interview.)
To apply for this position, please visit our website: https://highparknaturecentre.com/indigenous-programs-coordinator-naturalist-teacher/
Please mention you saw this posting at GoodWork.ca.
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Current status: Open/apply now. Date posted: Oct 4 2024 ID: 72039