Location: Burrlington Outdoor Resource Centre

Salary: $26.87 - $28.18

Application Deadline: May 23, 2023

This position is responsible for working with teachers, developing programs and delivering student field study activities at the Outdoor Resource Centres in compliance with Board policies and procedures.

Major Responsibilities:

• To develop, plan, schedule and deliver Outdoor Education programs in collaboration with the Outdoor Education teacher or on his/her own.
• To provide in-service sessions at scheduled events either in partnership with the Outdoor Education teacher or on his/her own.
• To supervise students in seasonal/nature/outdoor based activities.
• To assist in the development and review of “Search & Rescue” and emergency policies and procedures.
• To assist in the purchase, maintenance, storage and inventory control of materials and equipment.
• To prepare and maintain the site for seasonal/nature/outdoor based programs in collaboration with the Outdoor Education teacher.
• To work as an active member of the Outdoor Education team
• To attend professional development/training sessions as required
• To attend meetings as required.
• To perform other duties as assigned.

Line of Responsibility:

Responsible to the Principal responsible for Outdoor Education or designate.

Education, Experience, and Qualifications:

• Secondary School Graduation Diploma with three years of post-secondary education in a related discipline is required.
• Minimum one year related experience is required.
• Current certification in First Aid and CPR is required.
• A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and current Board approved/implemented software is required.
• Proficient verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills are required.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

• First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;
• African, Black and Black Caribbean peoples (in alignment with Anti-Black Racism Strategy);
• South Asian, East Asian, Southeast Asian, Middle East/West Asian, Latino/Hispanic (in alignment with YRDSB Workforce Census to address disproportionalities identified).
• members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin;
• persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities;
• persons who identify as women; and
• persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

At YRDSB, we recognize that many of these identities intersect and therefore, equity, diversity and inclusion can be complex. We value and respect the contributions that each person brings to enriching the Board and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all in the communities that we serve.

As a condition of employment, successful candidates will be required to submit a current original Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) from the police jurisdiction in which they reside or an Enhanced Police Information Check (E-PIC) through Sterling Backcheck prior to commencing employment with the Board. The PVSC and E-PIC documents are only valid if issued within the last six months. Candidates are not advised to obtain this document prior to an offer of employment. Should you go through the E-PIC process it is the candidates responsibility to download the results and provide a PDF copy to the Board upon instruction. Should you go through the PVSC process, it is the candidates responsibility to provide the results to the Board upon instruction.

The personnel file of all internal applicants will be reviewed as part of the selection process.