Marine Education Ambassador

Eligibility:

- Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has
been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the
employment
- Must have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to
work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
- A clear criminal record check for working with vulnerable populations (may receive after employment)

Role Overview

The role of Marine Education Ambassador will include all or some of the following tasks.
1. Providing visitors and groups to our community aquarium with excellent interpretative tours and floor
programs. You will uphold our high level of visitor experience, and from time to time support with
admissions, sales, and cash handling.
2. Assist with animal care and biological monitoring of the life support systems. You will be responsible
for maintaining the appearance and cleanliness of the facility and exhibits.
3. Support the delivery of our marine science schools programs in May and June and co-lead our Ocean
Explorers and/or Sunshine Coast Marine Safari summer camp programs for children and youth in July and
August
5. Deliver community outreach outreach programs, partaking in events, stewardship initiatives and
conservation activities.
We work as a dynamic and collaborative team to achieve a high level of program delivery throughout the
summer. Marine Education Ambassadors reports to the Manager, Programs and/or the Aquarium
Curator.

The typical job duties include:

- Greeting and orienting visitors;
- Providing one-on-one interpretive tours of exhibits;
- Co-leading school and summer camp programs;
- Assisting in developing and delivering interpretive programs;
- Assisting in maintaining displays and providing high-quality animal care;
- Feeding animals (fish and invertebrates);
- Represent the NSMEC in the community at events and in outreach capacities;
- Perform daily routine cleanliness to maintain the appearance of our facility building, interpretive
panels, props and materials. These tasks will include sweeping, mopping, washing, etc.;
- Partake in animal collection and conservation fieldwork;
- Cash handling and admissions
- Other duties to support the marine education centre as required

**Qualifications**:

- A strong passion for the ocean, marine species, and environmental education and protection
- A willingness to learn new skills and work cooperatively with a team
Assets
- Currently studying biological sciences, marine biology, environmental studies or a related field.
- Knowledge of local intertidal and subtidal marine species and ecology
- Aquarium and animal husbandry experience considered an asset.

Assets
- Currently studying biological sciences, marine biology, environmental studies or a related field.
- Knowledge of local intertidal and subtidal marine species and ecology
- Aquarium and animal husbandry experience considered an asset
- Experience working with children and youth
- Supervisory experiences such as with volunteers or other projects
- At least one season of interpretation experience considered an asset
- Valid driver’s license
- A vehicle
- Current First Aid Certification
- SCUBA experience is an asset.
- Indicate in your cover letter what aspects of the job you have the greatest interest in
- Indicate in your cover letter that you meet the eligibility criteria outlined below
- Indicate in your cover letter your availability based on the above start/end dates

**Job Types**: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 4 months

**Salary**: $17.75 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Gibsons, BC V0N 1V8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2023-05-01