WESTERN SCHOOL DISTRICT

Applications are now being accepted for the following position:
Outdoor Education Assistant – Killdevil Camp and Conference Centre in Gros Morne

Term: Sept 10 – Oct 11, 2013 (Possibility of recall in Spring 2014)
Duties: The Outdoor Education Assistant will assist the District’s Outdoor Education Teacher with the safe and effective delivery of the District’s Residential Outdoor Education Program. The six week spring program includes units on weather, teambuilding, archaeology and poetry, as well as hiking and other outdoor activities.

The successful applicant will work closely with the Outdoor Education Teacher, Parks Canada Interpreters, visiting teachers and parent chaperones. He/she will assist with the delivery of programs, maintain equipment and enhance program resources. As well the successful candidate will assist with the onsite orientation of teachers, parents and students.

The position will operate from the Killdevil Camp and Conference Centre located in Gros Morne National Park. The successful candidate will be required to stay overnight at the camp.

Preferred Qualifications
    A post-secondary degree or diploma in a related field

    Experience in program supervision and proven leadership abilities

    Experience and/or training with teaching children in an outdoor environment

    Some knowledge of natural and cultural history

    A Current First Aid certification (minimum of standard first aid or equivalent)

The Western School District thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. Successful candidate(s) will be required to obtain a recent Certificate of Conduct with a vulnerable sector query, as well as a copy of their First Aid Certification, prior to employment confirmation.

Salary: Non-Union ($15.00 per hour)
Competition #: WSD OEA 2013 – 079
Hours: 21 to 42 hours per week (Depending on Weekly Camp Requirements)

Applicants should apply in writing or fax, quoting Competition #, and provide a detailed resume, including the names of three (3) professional references on or before Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at noon to:
Human Resources Division Western School District P.O. Box 368 Corner Brook, NL A2H 6G9 Fax: (709) 637-6674 Email: human.resources@wnlsd.ca

The Brother Brennan Environmental Education Centre is looking for an
enthusiastic, energetic and outdoor loving person to help teach the school
environmental programs this fall. Experience working with children, a
knowledge of Newfoundland’s flora, fauna and environmental issues are all
advantages. A current first-aid certificate and RNC certificate of conduct
are essential. The job will include teaching classes of school children,
running campfires, evening hikes, storytelling, supervision and more.

The position will start mid-September and run until the end of November.
There should be 24 or 48 hours of work a week – depending on the school
bookings. It is necessary to stay at the Centre overnight. No week-end
work. Pay is $14 an hour.

More information on the Brother Brennan Centre is available at
www.brotherbrennancentre.ca

To apply send a resume and cover letter to helenspencer@esdnl.ca by
September 2.

Project Coordinator

Start date: June 3, 2013

Closing Date: May 25, 2013

13 weeks; 35 hr/wk with potential for extension

$10/hour

Weekends and some evenings, but hours are negotiable.

Food Education Action St. John’s (FEASt) takes action on healthy, sustainable, local food issues in the St. John’s region through public education, informing policy, creating and linking regional food-related projects, and promoting urban food growing and sharing. FEASt envisions that the St. John’s region will become a self-sustaining and cohesive food community, in which every person has access to reliable and ethical sources of foods that are fresh and healthy.

FEASt is currently hiring for the position of Seeds of Change Project Coordinator. This project will increase the availability of local food growing knowledge by gathering knowledge from local food growers, working with families to establish gardens, and documenting successes. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Project Coordinator will be responsible for, but not limited to:

·         Establish a list of varieties of food plants best suited for the local climate.

·         Work with families at a local community garden and offer family friendly activities.

·         Assist families in establishing vegetable gardens in their backyards.

·         Promote the project at the St. John’s Farmers’ Market and other educational opportunities.

·         Blog about experiences and lessons learned.

The ideal candidate will be:

·         Independent

·         Have some knowledge in vegetable gardening

·         Have good writing skills

·         Be familiar with social media; and

·         Be friendly and outgoing.

Please send a cover letter and resume to local.feast@gmail.com.

DUCKS UNLIMITED CANADA
Summer Employment Opportunity – Environmental Educator

Location: Corner Brook, NL

Job Description: The Environmental Educator will work as part of a team to deliver Ducks Unlimited Canada’s “Project Webfoot” outdoor field trips to elementary school students and facilitate wetland education activities and events. Some travel may be required. Other duties will involve assisting the Conservation Programs Specialist with ongoing conservation projects.

Start Date: May 22nd, 2013
End Date: July 9th, 2013

Hours: 35 hours/week. Daytime business hours, Monday – Friday (some evenings and weekends may be required)

Qualifications: Applicants must

Have experience working with children
Have experience with outdoor education programs
Possess excellent communication and organization skills
Have enthusiasm for the outdoors, wildlife and conservation
Be energetic and love working with children and the public
Knowledge of wildlife/wetland biology an asset
Fluency in French an asset
Possess valid first aid and CPR training

Other Requirements: Applicants must be a youth between the ages of 15 and 30, have
attended post-secondary school full time in 2012-13 and be returning to school full time in September 2013. Upon hiring, a certificate of conduct is also required.

How to Apply: To apply for this position please email your cover letter, resumé and the names of three references to du_newfoundland@ducks.ca by May 15th, 2013. While DUC would like to thank all applicants, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Ducks Unlimited Canada is a leader in wetland conservation. A registered charity, DUC partners with government, industry, non-profit organizations and landowners to conserve wetlands that are critical to waterfowl, wildlife and the environment.

http://www.ducks.ca