Indigenous Land-Based Learning Specialist

Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board; Peterborough; Presencial; CAD 43.000 - 47.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

OMERS pension

Benefits package

CUPE Local 5555 unionized position

Resumo da vaga

Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board invites applications for a Naturalist–Indigenous Land-Based Learning role at the Wilmot Creek Outdoor Education Centre. The position is full-time, permanent, 35 hours weekly, 10 months plus 5 days/year, with a January 4, 2027 start date.

Salary ranges from $30.98 to $34.42 per hour (Pay Band 10B). It is unionized under CUPE Local 5555 and includes OMERS pension and benefits. The closing date is November 18, 2026, 4:00 PM.

Qualificações

• Completed three‑year post‑secondary diploma/degree in environmental sciences/studies, outdoor education, or equivalent.
• Experience collaborating with Indigenous communities, students, and families.
• Valid First Aid & CPR certification.
• Driver's license and use of own vehicle.

Responsabilidades

• Plan, develop, and facilitate structured outdoor education and Indigenous land-based learning programs for JK–12 in all seasons.
• Integrate Indigenous curriculum content with the Indigenous Education Department.
• Design resources, worksheets, guides, and displays to support learning through an Indigenous lens.
• Modify programs based on school needs, seasons, and environments, centering Indigenous ways of knowing.
• Research and stay current on culture, curriculum, and environmental topics through PD.
• Lead and engage students in land acknowledgements and connections to land and water.
• Instruct and support students during land-based activities, guiding understanding of Indigenous knowledge systems.
• Provide teachers with materials and expertise to enhance learning in an alternative setting.
• Ensure safe operation of the Outdoor Education Centre and coordinate maintenance with facilities.
• Conduct daily safety checks of property and trails and address hazards or weather risks.
• Administer first aid when required and execute emergency action plans.
• Maintain outdoor program inventory and coordinate with the principal on resource requests.
• Coordinate Centre use with school staff, handling scheduling and transportation logistics.
• Collaborate with Indigenous Knowledge keepers and elders for programming.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conhecimentos

Indigenous Ways of Knowing

Outdoor education

Classroom management

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Formação

Post-secondary diploma/degree in environmental sciences/outdoor education

Descrição da vaga

Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board invites applications for a Naturalist–Indigenous Land-Based Learning role at the Wilmot Creek Outdoor Education Centre. The position is full-time, permanent, 35 hours weekly, 10 months plus 5 days/year, with a January 4, 2027 start date.

Salary ranges from $30.98 to $34.42 per hour (Pay Band 10B). It is unionized under CUPE Local 5555 and includes OMERS pension and benefits. The closing date is November 18, 2026, 4:00 PM.