Education Interpreter

Position Details:

Vacancies: 4

Current Rate of Pay: Min = $23.91/hr, Max = $25.92/hr

Employment type: Temporary Contract

Duration of employment: 1 Year

Hours of work: Variable, Up to 25hrs/week, Occasional Evening and Weekends Required

Work location: Kortright Centre for Conservation

Division: Education and Training

Business unit: Education and Training

Travel: 5-10%

Remote Work: None

About TRCA:

With more than 60 years of experience, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is one of 36 Conservation Authorities in Ontario, created to safeguard and enhance the health and well-being of watershed communities through the protection and restoration of the natural environment and the ecological services the environment provides.

TRCA is considered the provincial leader in conserving, restoring, and managing natural resources to advance safe and sustainable development.

How you will contribute as part of the TRCA team:

The Education Interpreter delivers hands-on environmental, cultural heritage, nature, recreation, and renewable energy programs (dependent on location) to visitors and visitor groups of TRCA/partner sites and facilities, as well potentially at client sites.

The Education Interpreter plays an active role in customer service ensuring all visitors and external clients have a positive experience.

Major Responsibilities:

• Guides and leads visitors and visitor groups to TRCA’s sites and facilities on established programs focused on environmental, cultural heritage, nature, and recreation.
• Learns program content to be able to effectively deliver interactive programs to various audiences.
• Ensures program equipment/supplies including artifacts are well maintained, clean and appropriately stored.
• Provides support in program development, from time to time, by sharing knowledge of the content.
• Delivers programs at offsite locations (libraries, community fairs, etc.) as needed, ensuring that all supplies are transported and returned appropriately.
• Follows all safety policies, operating procedures and guidelines as outlined in TRCA Safety Procedures.

What will you need to succeed:

• Actively pursuing or possess a post-secondary degree/diploma in a related field.
• Active and current First Aid and CPR certificate.
• Successful completion of a Vulnerable Sector Screening is required.
• Valid G Class Driver’s License in good standing and own
• Two years’ experience working with children in a group setting.
• Experience working with large groups in delivering programs and activities required.
• Previous experience delivering environmental, nature or historical programs.
• Strong public speaking and communication skills.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.
• Ability to deliver programs to audiences of various ages, adapting style to ensure audience appropriateness.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative within a set of guidelines and procedures, and to take direction and notes when given.
• Advanced knowledge of one of natural history, or environmentally related disciplines.
• Strong customer service skills.

What TRCA has to offer you:

As part of a progressive team you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact to preserving and protecting nature, while maintaining a balance between the natural environment and built environment. Working with experts within our field, you will join a team of colleagues that are committed to TRCA’s core values by demonstrating the following behaviours; integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect, and excellence (icare). 

You will be part of a diverse and inclusive organization that:

• Makes a positive difference in the communities we serve.
• Fosters high performance and collaborative teams.
• Provides continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits program (including Defined Benefit Pension Plan – OMERS/OTPP).
• Pregnancy & Parental Leave Top-Up Program.
• Provides unique TRCA Perks.
• Provides flexible work arrangements.
• Offers potential for career growth and advancement.

To apply to this posting, click on the “Apply” icon. Please submit your resume and cover letter prior to midnight on March 27, 2023.

While the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) thanks all applicants for their interest, only those under consideration will be contacted for interviews. Please be advised that successful incumbent(s) may be required to undergo a vulnerable sector screening and/or driver’s abstract check as a part of the final step in the hiring process.

TRCA is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and TRCA Policies, accommodation will be provided at any point throughout the hiring process, provided the candidate makes their accommodation needs known to the TRCA. We welcome applications from all qualified persons.

Personal information you provide through the TRCA recruitment, selection, and onboarding process is collected under the authority of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. C.27. Collection of this personal information is necessary for the proper administration of this recruitment process for employment and volunteer positions with TRCA. Personal information is protected from disclosure pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.  Any questions regarding this collection activity should be directed to the Manager of Records and Information, 101 Exchange Avenue, Vaughan, Ontario, L4K 5R6, (437) 880 2308.