Education outreach program officer

Government of Canada; Head of Chezzetcook; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Government of Canada in a pivotal educational role focused on wildlife conservation and curriculum development. You will lead a team, supervise volunteers, and directly impact community engagement and awareness about wildlife conservation. This position requires strong interpersonal skills and a dedication to education in a public service setting.

Benefits

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

On-site housing options

Team building opportunities

Parking available

Qualifications

• Experience in environmental studies or conservation desired.
• Experience overseeing staff, including training and coordination.
• Ability to evaluate and develop educational programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate educational curriculum.
• Supervise and train over 20 volunteers/staff.
• Coordinate public awareness programs related to wildlife.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Odours
• Volunteer coordination
• All weather conditions

Work setting

• Staff accommodation available
• Rural area
• Non-governmental organization
• Community service organization
• Tourism
• Public school
• Environmental and conservation society
• Education
• Community and public events
• Associations and non profit organizations
• Animal and natural science

Responsibilities Tasks

• Develop the content of the curriculum
• Elaborate the structure of the curriculum
• Evaluate the actual educational outcomes in comparison with the intended outcomes expressed in the objectives of the program
• Follow education policies and programs
• Perform administrative tasks
• Evaluate curriculum programs and recommend improvements
• Recruit and hire staff
• Develop teaching materials and other resources for program delivery
• Prepare research papers, educational texts or articles
• Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia
• Supervise office and volunteer staff
• Train staff in job duties, sanitation and safety procedures
• Train workers in duties and policies
• Provide outdoor, wilderness and wildlife instruction
• Produce educational materials
• Participate in fundraising activities for charity or non-profit organizations
• Generate public awareness of fish and wildlife conservation and regulation
• Develop storyline and theme of displays and exhibitions
• Deliver lectures and presentations
• Clean and disinfect cages, pens, aquariums, kennels, runs, stall and enclosures
• Assist zoo and wildlife workers in transferring, restraining, crating and uncrating animals
• Answer inquiries from students
• Screen, recruit and train volunteers and support staff
• Perform general cleaning duties (i.e. sweeping, mopping floors)
• Storytelling
• Revise the development of educational programs
• Respond to citizen complaints concerning stray domestic animals, livestock and wildlife
• Coordinate the flow of information within the team
• Coordinate projects and programs

Supervision

• 16-20 people
• More than 20 people
• Staff in various areas of responsibility

Experience and specialization Target audience

• Adults
• School age (6 - 12 years)
• General public
• Children

Functional expertise

• Program administration or operations management
• Public relations or communications

Type of related experience

• Environmental studies
• Conservation

Technical experience

• Exhibit preparation
• Animal care and field studies work

Specialization or experience

• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Area of specialization

• Curriculum development and evaluation
• Public information programming
• Teacher training or certification
• Wildlife ecology and management
• Public relations
• Animal husbandry

Additional information Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Willing to travel
• Vehicle supplied by employer
• Willing to travel regularly
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination

Own tools/equipment

• Internet access
• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Team player
• Accurate
• Dependability
• Reliability
• Punctuality

Benefits Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site housing options
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available