Outdoor Education Instructor – Full-time

The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority seeks a full-time Outdoor Education Instructor to teach and supervise school groups at their outdoor education facility in Ontario. Responsibilities include program development and flexible scheduling. Candidates must hold a valid Ontario Teaching Certificate with a focus on Outdoor Experiential Education, possess strong communication skills, and have relevant teaching experience. The position offers a salary between $75,105 and $81,140 per annum.
The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority is accepting applications for the following position:

Outdoor Education Instructor – Full-time

The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority operates the Ganaraska Forest Centre, an overnight outdoor education facility, located in the Ganaraska Forest, north of Port Hope, Ontario. We offer curriculum-based programs in conservation and outdoor education to elementary and secondary school boards, as well as non-profit and corporate groups. During summer months, a nature-based summer camp is offered at the Port Hope administrative office.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a varied and active program, with highly motivated and enthusiastic students using the outdoors as a classroom.

Responsibilities:
• Teaching and supervision of overnight and day school groups, as well as program development. Occasional evenings may be required.

Qualifications:
• Applicants must have a valid Ontario Teaching Certificate, with an Outdoor Experiential Education emphasis
• Applicants should have excellent communications skills and hands-on teaching experience in the field of conservation education, the natural sciences and outdoor education.
• Applicants should have classroom management skills and/or experience.
• Cross-country ski experience is an asset.
• The successful applicant must be able to adapt to an environment of change and work well independently, as well as a member of a team.
• Available to work a flexible work schedule.
• A valid Province of Ontario driver’s licence and a current police check is required.
• Certification in Low Ropes Instruction would be an asset.

NOTE: Hiring at GRCA is contingent on the clearance of the Vulnerable Sector Screening. Candidates will be asked for a screening only where they have been selected as the leading candidate.

Salary:
• $75,105 – $81,140 per annum

Apply in writing or by email by May 14, 2025 to:

Ms. Linda J. Laliberte, CPA, CGA, CAO/Secretary-Treasurer

Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority

2216 County Road 28, Port Hope, Ontario L1A 3V8

Fax: (905) 885-9824 E-mail: llaliberte@grca.on.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, the Authority will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If you are contacted regarding this competition and you require disability related accommodations, please inform Human Resources.

JOB PERKS: conservation, education, outdoors