Education Interpreter

Position Details:

Current Rate of Pay: Min = $26.36/hr, Max = $30.56/hr

Employment type: Seasonal

Duration of employment: 10 weeks

Hours of work: Up to 40 hrs/week (variable hours)

Work location: The Nature Centre at Bruce's Mill

Division: Education and Training

Business unit: Education and Training

Travel: None

Remote Work: None

Seasonal Hire TRCA – 2025

Seasonal job opportunities are plentiful at TRCA. If you are looking for seasonal job openings, we can provide great opportunities and seasonal perks. To apply to this posting, click on the “Apply” icon.

Please submit your resume and cover letter in one file (PDF or Word) prior to 11:59 pm on December 26, 2024.

By working at TRCA you will:

• Work outdoors during the spring and summer in beautiful natural areas.
• Gain valuable experience working at a conservation authority.
• Get a free Conservation Ontario annual pass.
• Get access to TRCA’s Reciprocal Program (discounts across various Ontario attractions).

How you will contribute as part of the TRCA team:

The Education Interpreter delivers hands-on environmental, cultural heritage, nature, recreation, and renewable energy programs (dependent on location) to visitors and visitor groups of TRCA/partner sites and facilities, as well potentially at client sites. The Education Interpreter plays an active role in customer experience ensuring all visitors have a positive experience.

Major Responsibilities:

• Guides and leads visitors and visitor groups to TRCA’s sites and facilities on established programs focused on environmental, cultural heritage, nature, recreation, and renewable energy (dependent on location)
• Learns program content to be able to effectively deliver interactive programs to various audiences
• Ensures program equipment/supplies including artifacts are well maintained, clean and stored appropriately
• Provides support in program development and administrative tasks as required

What will you need to succeed:

Education (degree/diploma/certifications/licenses)

• Minimum pursuing a post-secondary diploma or degree in a related field

Knowledge/Skill/Ability - Competencies

• Ability to deliver programs/information to audiences of various ages, adapting style to ensure audience appropriateness
• Ability to communicate effectively with tact and courtesy
• Experience interacting and connecting with persons of various social, cultural, or economic backgrounds; at ease with a variety of audiences  
• Strong communication skills to provide clear and concise communication in both non-emergency and emergency situations
• Able to self-manage workload and prioritize tasks independently
• Demonstrates responsiveness to internal and external customer requests
• Able to comprehend written documentation and procedural guidelines
• Must be flexible to work all required shifts, including weekends and holidays

While the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) thanks all applicants for their interest, only those under consideration will be contacted for interviews. Please be advised that successful incumbent(s) may be required to undergo a vulnerable sector screening and/or driver’s abstract check as a part of the final step in the hiring process.

TRCA is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and TRCA Policies, accommodation will be provided at any point throughout the hiring process, provided the candidate makes their accommodation needs known to the TRCA. We welcome applications from all qualified persons.

Personal information you provide through the TRCA recruitment, selection, and onboarding process is collected under the authority of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. C.27. Collection of this personal information is necessary for the proper administration of this recruitment process for employment and volunteer positions with TRCA. Personal information is protected from disclosure pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.  Any questions regarding this collection activity should be directed to the Manager of Records and Information, 101 Exchange Avenue, Vaughan, Ontario, L4K 5R6, (437) 880 2308.