RESPONSIBILITIES
The Educational Assistant would assist the delivery of our Summer ECO Camp program, including 8 weeks of on-site youth programs and other related duties as required. Their tasks and responsibilities would include:
1 week of training including site and program specific learning, safety training (e.g. WHMIS), and inclusivity training (e.g. AODA, supporting LGBTQ+ youth, supporting Indigenous youth)
Delivering hands-on, nature-based activities to children aged 6-12 (7 weeks) and 12-16 (1 week)
Delivery of curriculum-based materials
Preparation and clean-up of daily activities and equipment maintenance
Participation in documentation and administration duties
Guiding interpretive hikes
Sending feedback and evaluation forms and youth photographs following camp
Cleaning and organizing post camp (1 week)

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS
Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a program in biology, ecology, environmental sciences, outdoor and recreational studies, a related discipline OR enrolled in secondary school with relevant experience
Experience in developing and delivering environmental programs to children
A current police check, including a Vulnerable Sector Screening*
Able to participate in all-weather hikes over rough terrain
Reliable transportation to/from work
Fluency in other languages is considered to be a strong asset.
* Costs associated with the VSS Police Check will be covered by rare for the successful candidate.
In addition to following all COVID-19 safety measures to ensure the safety of our staff, volunteers, and guests, the rare Charitable Research Reserve requires all staff be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.
SALARY: $19.95/hr, 40 hours a week for 8-10 weeks (exact length depending on available funding)
TENTATIVE START DATE: June 26, 2023

HOW TO APPLY
DEADLINE: Sunday, April 2, 2023
Applicants should send their resume, cover letter, and the names, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers for two professional references as an attachmentto the following email address: jobs@raresites.org . If possible, please compile your documents into one pdf file. Any application materials provided within the body (text) of your email will not be considered. Cover letters for this position may be addressed to Istafa Sufi. Please include the name of the position for which you are applying in the email subject line.