Educator

Ripley Entertainment Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada is seeking an Educator to facilitate guest interactive areas, including gallery interpretation, talks, school workshops, and special events. You will engage visitors and promote aquatic life and environmental stewardship while ensuring safety and smooth operation of programs.

Responsibilities include presenting shows, leading demonstrations, coordinating school programs and birthday activities, and supporting outreach events.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in biology, environmental science, education or related field preferred.
• Valid Lifeguard certification (NLS) an asset.
• Excellent communication skills; proven ability to speak before audiences of varying size.
• Proficiency with MS programs and computers.

Responsibilities

• Provide guests with a fun and memorable experience while delivering friendly, professional service.
• Ensure a safe, clean, secure environment for guests.
• Present shows, demonstrations, school programs, birthday parties, overnight programs and events.
• Represent Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada at community events as required.
• Set up, maintain and clean up program delivery spaces and inventory.
• Ensure galleries are well maintained and operational; provide guest interaction feedback.
• Handle and care for live animals per aquarium policies.

Skills

Public speaking

Customer service

MS Office

Education

Biology/Earth science degree

Job description

Facility: Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada Reports to: Education and Conservation Management Team

Job Purpose: The Educator will be responsible for the facilitation of all guest interactive areas. This includes, but is not limited to, gallery interpretation and facilitation, public talks, school workshops, community outreach events, behind the scenes tours, safe handling of live animals, sleepovers, birthday parties, etc. The Educator will promote and encourage positive attitudes towards aquatic life and the environment in all interactions and will be required to complete other duties as assigned.

Please remember that due to the nature of our business, we work when others play in an attraction that is open 365 days of the year! You will be expected to be regularly available to work any shift during, before or after these hours of operation.

Critical Accountabilities:

• Provide guests with a fun and memorable experience while providing friendly, professional and responsive customer service.
• Ensure a safe, clean, secure environment for guests.
• Present shows, demonstrations, school programs, birthday parties, overnight programs and special events.
• Represent Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada as required at community events.
• Set-up, maintain and cleanup program delivery spaces and supply inventory.
• Ensure that galleries are well maintained and operational and provide feedback on guest interaction.
• Handle and care for live animals as laid out in Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada policies.
• Ensure safe handling of all Aquarium property by guests (including live animals).

Special Skills and Requirements:

• Post-secondary degree in biology, environmental science, education or a related field is preferred.
• Valid Lifeguard certification (NLS) an asset
• Excellent communication skills; proven ability to speak and perform before audiences of varying size and composition.
• Proven ability to problem solve.
• Proficiency with MS programs and computers.

All offers are subject to satisfactory completion of a police criminal record background check.

Pay Rate:$19.06/hourly

Ripley's Aquarium of Canada is dedicated to providing an atmosphere free from barriers in order to promote equity and diversity and will ensure the full participation and advancement of members of protected groups, which include but is not limited to women, Indigenous persons, members of visible minority groups, LGBTQ2S+ individuals, and persons with disabilities. Ripley's Aquarium of Canada is committed to ensuring that its hiring process is fair and equitable for all persons.

Ripley's Aquarium of Canada is committed to accessibility and to protecting the human rights of all persons in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario’s Human Rights Code. We invite and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our organization. As such, Ripley's Aquarium of Canada will provide reasonable accommodation for any applicant, as requested during the recruitment process. Please contact us at [e-mail] if you require assistance with the accommodation process.

Ripley's Aquarium of Canada uses artificial intelligence (AI) technology tools (including ADP Workforce Now) to assist in the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants as part of the recruitment process for this position. Please note that hiring decisions are made by department managers and human resource personnel.

Thank you for your interest in Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada! Only those selected for an interview will be contacted further.