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Position: Rocky Mountain Lead Instructor
Organization: Outward Bound Canada
Location: Canmore, Alberta
Immediate Supervisor: Rocky Mountain Program Manager
Location: Canmore, AB
Start date: March-April 2021
Employment Type: Full-Time Fixed Term Contract (6-8 month contract)
Outward Bound Canada is committed to helping Canadian youth change the trajectory of their lives. With young people desiring to thrive in an unpredictable and changing world, OBC, a registered charity, offers social-emotional education through experiential adventures in the outdoors. Since 1969, OBC has inspired over 150,000 participants, with a particular emphasis on providing greater access to those facing socioeconomic barriers, to discover their potential. These experiences develop resilience, social and emotional intelligence, and environmental leadership to contribute to a better, more compassionate, and resilient society. The impact of our work on young people in Canada is found in our recent case for support.
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Outward Bound Canada has prioritized the health and wellbeing of our employees, participants and the wider community. As of August 2020, we resumed some of our programs and implemented new COVID-19 Field Procedures to prioritize the health and safety of staff and participants. We are looking forward to a renewed connection with youth in nature in 2021.
ABOUT THE POSITION
OBC Rockies courses are multi-day/weeks wilderness trips that teach our core curriculum through outdoor skills (Backpacking, Snowshoeing and Canoeing). We look for experienced outdoor educators who are growth-oriented and passionate about teaching. The wilderness environments OBC Rockies' courses travel through are remote, dynamic, and physically and emotionally challenging. These environments, along with the educational activities, require instructors to be fully committed to, hard-work, responsibility of the whole group, working effectively with their peers and leading students positively to achieve the course goals. The goal of this position is to maintain the successful candidate in the field leading expeditions but as the COVID era presents high uncertainty, this position may help with the region's administration and operation should any field course get canceled.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE DESIRED
Certifications
COMPENSATION
Full Time Fixed Term Contract (6-8 month contract term)
Pay Range: $45,500-$50,000/year (prorated to contract duration) & benefits
READY TO APPLY?
Cover letters, resumes and trip logs can be submitted via our application database: click here.
If you encounter any problems with our online application process, please email your application to employ@outwardbound.ca
Please identify the position as “Rocky Mountain Lead Instructor” when you apply.
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Application deadline: March 7, 2021
Outward Bound Canada is an equal opportunity employer, we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience beyond technical requirements of a job, if your experience is close to what you see listed, please consider applying. Diversity of experience and skill combined with passion is a key to innovation and excellence. Outward Bound Canada strives to have a broad representation that is reflective of the diversity of Canada and values the diversity of people and communities and is committed to inclusion in our organization. We encourage applications from all individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, racialized people, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and all other equity-seeking groups.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please let us know if you require accommodations at any stage during the hiring process, please inform us in advance to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.
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Current status: Open/apply now. Date posted: Feb 16 2021 ID: 58692