Junior Naturalist Camp Leader
- Volet de programme :
- Jeunesse Canada au travail dans les établissements du patrimoine
- Titre de l'emploi :
- Junior Naturalist Camp Leader
- Nom de l’organisme :
- MUN Botanical Garden
- Lieu de l’emploi :
- St. John's, Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador
- Durée de l'emploi :
- 2017-05-15 à 2017-08-04 (12 semaines)
- Salaire horaire :
- 13,40 $
Job Title: Junior Naturalist Camp Leader
Location: MUN Botanical Garden, 306 Mount Scio Road, St. John's, NL
Wage: $13.40 per hour (35 hours per week)
Duration: May 8 - August 25, 2017 (16 weeks)
Number of Positions to be Filled: 3
Job Description:
Working under the supervision of the Interpretation Coordinator, the successful applicant will assist in the planning, research, development, registration, promotion, delivery and assessment of the MUN Botanical Garden Summer Junior Naturalist Camp Program. This program offers children an opportunity to explore Newfoundland natural and cultural history through nature hikes, exploration, activities, games, crafts, and adventures. The successful applicant will also assist in the delivery of family programs, general tours, special events and the spring school program. Outdoor work is required. Weekend work is required.
Qualifications:
- field of study in the areas of natural sciences (botany, zoology, ecology) and/or education
- excellent communication skills, including public speaking experience
- experience in interpreting cultural and natural history to youth (ages 5 - 14)
- knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office, and general computer skills
- artistic skills (i.e. crafts, music, illustrations, photography, storytelling) an asset
- knowledge of Newfoundland natural and cultural heritage an asset
- currently enrolled as a full-time student at Memorial University of Newfoundland
The successful candidate is required to provide a current certificate of conduct, issued by the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary within 30 days of starting work.
Note: To be considered, interested candidates must register in the Young Canada Works on-line candidate inventory and meet all eligibility criteria, including: legally entitled to work in Canada; be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or have refugee status in Canada; be between 16 and 30 years of age at the start of employment; meet the eligibility criteria of the program for which you have been approved; be registered in the YCW candidate inventory; be willing to commit to the full duration of the work assignment; not have another full-time job (over 30 hours a week) while employed with YCW; must have been a full-time student (as defined by their educational institutions) in the semester preceding their job with YCW; and intend to return to full-time studies in the semester following their job with YCW.
Employment Equity:
MUN Botanical Garden, as part of the Memorial University of Newfoundland, is strongly committed to employment equity and especially welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, members of sexual minorities and persons with disabilities.
Background Information:
Memorial University Botanical Garden (formerly called Oxen Pond Botanic Park) was established by the university in 1971 as a nature reserve and botanical garden, with a focus on research and education in the areas of Newfoundland natural history and horticulture. Opened to the public since 1977, the Garden consists of six acres of cultivated gardens within a 110 acre managed nature reserve, complete with a series of nature trails that meander through a variety of Newfoundland habitats, including bog, fen, pond, northern boreal forest, and barrens. The Garden offers a full range of education programs and events for a wide range of audiences, including families, children, seniors, adults, as well as school and community organizations. The Garden has offered a highly successful summer camp program for over 20 years. For more information on MUN Bot.anical Garden, please visit www.mun.ca/botgarden.
To Apply:
Please forward your resume and cover letter to:
MUN Botanical Garden
c/o Interpretation Coordinator
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada A1C 5S7
E-mail: amadden@mun.ca
Fax: 709-864-8596
Characteristics of City/Region:
St. John's is the capital of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada's youngest province. The main campus of Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN) is located in St. John's. Each year students from across the island and Labrador migrate from hundreds of rural communities to St. John's to attend MUN, as do students from across Canada. As a part of Memorial University, the Garden employs many students each year in an effort to provide mentorship and meaningful employment and volunteer experiences that will enhance their education, career training, as well as their professional and personal development.
The City of St. John’s is home to many attractions and events, including the Royal St. John's Regatta (one of North America's oldest annual sporting events), the Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Festival, Canada Day celebrations, as well as a wide variety of museums, including national and provincial historic sites and historic buildings, and a city-wide system of nature trails, lakes, ponds and rivers, linking a variety of nature and science centers and parks, including the Newfoundland Freshwater Resource Center, the Johnson GeoCenter, Pippy Park, Bowring Park and more.
For more information on the city of St. John's, the following website addresses have been listed:
The City of St. John’s Tourism Website: http://www.stjohns.ca/visiting-our-city
The Province of Newfoundland and Labrador: http://www.gov.nf.ca/tourism/
The Memorial University of Newfoundland: http://www.mun.ca/
MUN Botanical Garden: http://mun.ca/botgarden
Destination St. John’s: http://destinationstjohns.com/
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