Outdoor Program Facilitator
Reporting to the Supervisor, Environmental Outreach & Sustainability, the Outdoor Program Facilitator is responsible for the following:
Implement and facilitate Cold Creek nature education and recreation programs, including Challenge Course facilitation for school groups and community groups.
Assist in the set-up, take down and clean-up of all program equipment and supplies.
Assist in the distribution of promotional materials.
Ensure health and safety/departmental policies and procedures as applicable to Cold Creek’s programs are followed.
Deal with incidents, problems and emergencies as outlined by departmental policies and procedures.
Respond to inquiries from parents/guardians, participants and public.
Deal courteously and effectively with the general public, staff, and other departments.
Staff will follow and practice the HIGH FIVE – Principles of Healthy Child Development (Participation, Play, Mastery, Friends, and Caring Adult).
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
The successful applicant will possess:
Strong leadership skills.
Previous challenge course or climbing experience is an asset.
Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills, with excellent decision-making capabilities.
Valid Standard First Aid & CPR-C, WHMIS, and High Five Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD) required. HIGH FIVE Quest 2 (an asset).
Strong organizational skills (both oral and written) with the ability to communicate with all levels of staff, stakeholders, and the general public.
A team player with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to coordinate with other departmental staff.
Ability to analyze problems, identify alternatives and make recommendations in order to implement procedures and policies.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and unquestionable integrity.
Required to submit a vulnerable sector screening.
Wage Rate: $16.55 per hour
Flexible and willing to accommodate college/university school schedules.
Qualified candidates are requested to forward their resume to hr@king.ca by 4:30 pm on August 18, 2023.
Or to Human Resources at 2585 King Road, King City, Ontario, L7B 1A1