Gardening Educator

4 weeks ago

Ottawa, Canada Canadian Wildlife Federation Full time

**_Your Connection to Wildlife_**
- As one of Canada’s largest not for profit leaders in wildlife conservation, research, and advocacy, we are seeking to fill the following position:_

**Gardening Educator**

**As part of the Canada Summer Jobs program (1 vacancy)**

**Fixed-term for 12 weeks**

**$15.50 per hour, 35 hours per week**

**Who we are**

The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) is a national not-for-profit charitable organization dedicated to ensuring an appreciation of our natural world and a lasting legacy of healthy wildlife and habitat. By spreading knowledge of human impacts on the environment, developing and delivering educational programs, conducting research, promoting the sustainable use of natural resources, and advocating for effective wildlife policy and regulation, CWF strives for a future in which Canada’s wildlife is conserved for generations to come.

**Position Summary**

**Responsibilities**
- Research and write educational activities on pollinators and gardening for CWF’s elementary school garden program - WILD Spaces
- Manage the WILD Spaces on-line classroom, upload educational resources, and encourage interaction
- Assist with outreach and communications to organizations and groups that may have an interest in our gardening program
- Research and write content for CWF’s intergenerational gardening program (blogs, educational activities, info graphics, toolkit)
- Assist with the design and execution of a national outreach plan to raise awareness about CWF’s intergenerational gardening program
- Support program delivery and administration
- Represent CWF at suitable events

**Qualifications**
- Secondary or post-secondary education
- Field of Studies preferred: creative arts, education, natural sciences, environmental sciences or related

**Other skills**
- Storytelling, editing and video creation
- knowledge of social media marketing
- Creative and enjoy the outdoors
- Knowledge on how to garden for wildlife

**Eligibility**:

- be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment;
- 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**; and,
- 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.

**International students are not eligible participants.

**Offer of employment is conditional upon the Canadian Wildlife Federation receiving funding for the Canada Summer Jobs Program.**

**___________________________________**

**Work Conditions**
- Full-time at 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday for a 12-week term. Pending funding decisions.
- Wage: $15.50 per hour
- Anticipated start date: Mid May 2023
- Location: CWF's Head Office in Ottawa, ON. Work-from-home flexibility is granted two consecutive days per week.
- Extended periods of sitting.
- Working in an office environment which may be noisy at times.

**Why work with us?**
- We are a rapidly growing team of forward-thinking individuals who all share a common passion, Canadian wildlife
- Friendly and casual work environment
- Newly renovated office building featuring a living plant wall and a kitchen lounge
- We are committed to building a more diverse workforce
- Work-life balance
- Variety of social events held throughout the year
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