Outdoor School Lead Instructor

7 days ago

Toronto, Canada The Pine Project Full time

**Position Title**:Outdoor School Lead Instructor
**Organization**: The Pine Project
**Location**: Don Valley/Humber Valley areas, Toronto, Ontario
**Position Type**:Contract (23 September, 2024 -15 June, 2025)
**Hours per Week**:Various positions, 16-35 hours
**Compensation**:$20.25 - $23.50/hour, depending on experience
**Reports to**:Program Manager

**About The Pine Project**

The Pine Project is Ontario’s leading nature connection organization. We offer year-round nature connection programs for people of all ages in Toronto and the surrounding area. Our programs foster confidence, competence, resilience and a deep relationship with nature in a way that is hard to achieve in more conventional learning environments. By helping children connect to nature and teaching adults to do the same, we inspire children to respect, cherish, and care for the Earth. We are empowering the next generation of environmental stewards, problem solvers and leaders. Check out our website - pineproject.org - for more information.

**About this role**

We are seeking people passionate about education, nature, and increasing access for all. Pine staff deliver creative nature-based programs in Toronto’s parks and beyond. Getting involved with Pine means getting involved with a community of people learning about the natural world around them and pushing the leading edge of change in education. Joining our team opens up a challenging and rewarding journey of growth and discovery. Many staff have found that Pine has changed them and their approach to education in transformational ways.

**Key Position Responsibilities**:

- Lead the planning and delivery of the Pine Project’s nature connection programming
- Mentor assistant staff and volunteers
- Act in the best interest of all participants and staff in attendance
- Attend staff training and familiarize yourself with and abide by all policies and procedures
- Commit to developing naturalist knowledge, wilderness skills, and personal connection to nature
- Be prepared to work outdoors in all weather conditions

**Why You Should Apply**
- **What You Bring**:_
- A passion for learning and growth (in the outdoors)
- Extensive experience working with children in a mentorship role
- Enthusiastic, outgoing, and flexible approach
- Strong communication, time management, teamwork, and organizational skills
- Commitment to The Pine Project’s mission statement and core values
- Desire to further your own naturalist skills, mentoring techniques, and nature connection
- Preparedness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Up to date Police Vulnerable Sectors Check
- Up to date Standard First Aid and CPR-C or higher

The following are preferred, but not mandatory:

- Outdoor and environmental education experience
- Naturalist experience and knowledge
- Survival skills, wilderness experience
- Experience with the Pine Project (e.g. volunteering, adult programs)
- Valid Class G driver’s licence
- **What We Bring**:_
- A staff community of learners pushing each other to grow our knowledge and experience
- Daily experiences in the outdoors and in-depth knowledge of Toronto parks and ravines
- Training in topics related to nature, wilderness travel, wilderness skill development, and programplanning and design
- Training in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice
- Discounts on Pine Project programs
- Work with purpose: make a difference for nature and people
- Casual and welcoming work environment
- The Pine Project understands that the cost of certifications can be a barrier to accessing employment If you identify as a member of a disadvantaged or marginalized group, or have faced other systemic barriers to accessing employment, we may be able to subsidize the required certifications._

**How to Apply**
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- The Pine Project is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to promoting equity, inclusion and diversity within our workplace and greater community. We work proactively to develop a barrier-free selection process and inclusive work environment that is increasingly representative of the communities we live and work in, and where all team members are able to express ideas, opinions and experiences._

**Job Type**: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 9 months

Pay: $20.25-$23.50 per hour

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-06-21
Expected start date: 2024-09-23

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