Environmental Educator

Government of Alberta; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Alberta Public Service is seeking an Environmental Educator to join Bow Habitat Station in Calgary. You will lead indoor and outdoor education programs for diverse audiences, support front-line services, and maintain educational resources.

Role requires flexibility for occasional evenings and the ability to obtain a clear criminal record check. This is a wage position with up to 36.25 hours per week and a closing date of November 2, 2026.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement- Completed High school diploma.
• Ability to obtain a clear criminal record check.
• Flexibility to work the occasional evening shift.
• Demonstrated experience working with a wide range of audiences (toddlers to seniors).
• Knowledge of Alberta fish, wildlife, botany, entomology and/or aquatic ecosystems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver indoor and outdoor environmental education programs and activities to schools, groups, and the public of all ages and abilities.
• Maintain and repair resources used in education programs.
• Collect visitor feedback and data to improve programs.
• Support front-line service delivery and assist with other departmental duties.
• Adapt to a changing environment while providing exceptional visitor service.

Skills

Audience engagement

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma

Knowledge of Alberta fish, wildlife, botany, entomology and/or aquatic ecosystems

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Information
Job Title: Environmental Educator
Job Requisition ID: 88970
Ministry: Environment and Protected Areas
Location: Calgary
Full or Part-Time: Full time
Hours of Work: Up to 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Wage (up to 6 months)
Scope: Wage Competition
Closing Date: November 2, 2026
Classification: Administrative Support 2
Salary: $21.91 - $27.73 per hour

The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities.

We support Albertans in being proud stewards of air, land, water, and biodiversity by leading the work required for the desired environmental outcomes and sustainable development of natural resources.

Please see Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas, for more information.

Please see Wildlife Disease for more information.

Role Responsibilities

Environmental Educators work as a part of a team to provide visitors to Bow Habitat Station with exceptional learning opportunities that foster conservation and stewardship of Alberta’s fish, water and ecosystems. You will lead the delivery of education programs and activities for all ages and abilities – from toddlers to seniors. This position collaborates with a larger front-line team and adheres to established programs, policies and procedures to ensure quality and consistency in program delivery. Through these services, you will actively support BHS in fostering community and lifelong connections with Alberta’s environment.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Delivering indoor and outdoor environmental education programs and activities to schools, groups, and public of all ages and abilities.
• Maintaining and repairing resources.
• Collecting visitor feedback and data.
• Supporting with the delivery of front-line services.
• Assisting with other departmental duties as required.

This role requires a dedicated individual who is able to adapt in a changing environment while being committed to providing exceptional service to all visitors.

The Job Description is provided for further details on this position.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

Agility: Anticipates and adapts quickly to changing priorities and circumstances. Remains resilient and effective while working through uncertainty and change.

Building Collaborative Environments: Creates an inclusive environment where people collaborate effectively toward shared goals. Values others’ expertise, encourages open discussion, and learns from different perspectives.

Systems Thinking: Understands how individual tasks and decisions connect to the broader APS environment. Considers how actions may affect other teams, projects, and stakeholders within and outside the organisation.

Creative Problem Solving: Evaluates challenges, options, and potential consequences from different perspectives. Develops practical and innovative solutions to achieve desired outcomes.

Qualifications

Minimum requirement- Completed High school diploma.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to obtain a clear criminal record check.
• Flexibility to work the occasional evening shift.

Assets:

• Demonstrated experience working with a wide range of audiences (from toddlers to youth, adults and seniors).
• Knowledge of Alberta fish, wildlife, botany, entomology and/or aquatic ecosystems.
• Knowledge and implementation of program delivery strategies for engaging all ages and abilities.
• Demonstrated computer literacy (familiarity with Microsoft programs).

All candidates must be 18 years of age or older as of November 17, 2026, or prior to start date.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Notes

• This competition is recruiting for four Environmental Educator with weekly hours of approximately 36.25, Tuesday to Saturday.
• Shift differential and opportunity to work evening and weekend shifts.
• This position is based in Calgary at Bow Habitat Station.
• All candidates must be 18 years of age or older and undergo a clear criminal record check prior to their start date.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

As a Wage employee, you receive 11.6% in addition to regular wage earnings in lieu of paid holidays and vacation leave:

• 5.6 percent of regular wage earnings instead of paid holidays.
• 6 percent of regular wage earnings instead of annual vacation pay.
• Professional learning and development.
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool.
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.

Closing Statement

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contactAlba Ngjelo at [e-mail].