Indigenous Land-Based Outdoor Educator

GoodWork Environmental Jobs; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An environmental education non-profit in Toronto is seeking an Indigenous Land-Based Outdoor Educator to support immersive programs at Evergreen Brick Works. This part-time role involves facilitating educational experiences, contributing to the Indigenous Land Connections project, and working collaboratively with diverse communities. Ideal candidates will have experience in environmental education and an Indigenous background. Compensation starts at $23.74/hour, and flexibility to work various shifts is required.

Benefits

Vacation pay at 4% of earnings

Opportunity for professional development

Qualifications

• First Nations, Métis, and/or Inuit background required.
• 1–3 years of experience in related education roles.
• Experience delivering programs outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Deliver educational classes and activities for various age groups.
• Facilitate Indigenous Land Connections offering.
• Document issues regarding programming and customer service.

Skills

Facilitating educational experiences

Communication skills

Adaptability

Cultural awareness

Education

Experience in children's environmental education

Job description

Overview

Indigenous Land-Based Outdoor Educator — Evergreen Brick Works, Toronto, ON. Location: Evergreen Brick Works, Don Valley, Toronto ON. This role supports Evergreen’s Indigenous Land Connections (ILC) offering as part of the Visiting Schools Program, guiding Indigenous-led immersive experiences through Evergreen Brick Works with Indigenous Seasonal Teachings.

Evergreen is a national non-profit transforming public spaces in our cities for the health of people and the planet. We strive to create spaces where people and nature thrive.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver engaging public and private educational classes and outdoor nature-based activities for children, youth and adults who attend Evergreen’s Nature Play and Learning Programs (e.g., Visiting Schools Program, Camps, Nature School, Team Building or Tours).
• Contribute to the development and delivery of the Indigenous Land Connections offering as part of the Visiting Schools Program, Professional Development for Educators and Community Partnerships.
• Facilitate land-based and nature-connected programs that reflect Evergreen’s core Education and Children’s Programs values: Place-Based, Ecological, Experiential, Active and Mobile, Arts-Infused, Integrated, Inclusive.
• Be a contact in hosting Indigenous communities, organizations, and partners visiting Brick Works; depending on teachings and skills, may include fire keeping, caring for medicines, and participating in ceremony.
• Deliver programming using loose parts, natural materials, and inquiry-based learning approaches.
• Reflect on work to solve problems and improve programs.
• Deliver programs safely according to Evergreen policies and training, including healthy risk-taking and regular risk assessments.
• Provide a welcoming experience for visitors and act as an Evergreen ambassador, liaising with teachers, parents/guardians, and volunteers.
• Document and report issues regarding incidents, customer service, program spaces and materials.
• Seasonal assistance with summer camps or winter skating programs may be required.

What You’ll Bring

We welcome diverse experiences and encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every listed requirement. We’d like to learn how your unique background could contribute to Evergreen.

Target qualifications and core competencies:

• Must be First Nations, Métis, and/or Inuit. Evergreen may request membership or citizenship documentation for roles using Indigenous Knowledge or dedicated to Indigenous communities as part of reconciliation.
• 1–3 years of education or experience in children's environmental education or related fields.
• Experience and comfort facilitating learning experiences for all ages.
• Experience delivering educational and/or experiential programs outdoors.
• Experience working with individuals of different ages, cultures, backgrounds, and abilities.
• Ability to anticipate, understand, and respond to participants with care and creativity, fostering an environment that supports learning.
• Adaptability to changing priorities and conditions; respond to change with curiosity and energy.
• Excellent communication skills (speaking, listening, and writing) using age-appropriate tools and techniques.
• Current Standard First Aid & CPR C training (or willingness to obtain pre-start).
• Successful police reference check (provided by Evergreen).

You Might Have The Following Assets

• Experience with Forest & Nature School practices and/or Nature Connection Routines.
• Experience with experiential, emergent, inquiry-based, play-based, or place-based learning approaches.
• Naturalist or ecological knowledge, Indigenous land-based knowledge.
• Fluent in French.
• Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT) or Early Childhood Educator (ECE) qualification.

Other Information

This is a part-time, hourly role. Target hire rate: $23.74/hour. Vacation pay is 4% of earnings. On-site work at Brick Works in Toronto for in-person programming. Working with children and outdoors (including possible inclement weather). Shifts of 5 to 8 hours; available Monday to Sunday (especially weekdays during school hours). Supervisory oversight by the Program Manager.

Our Recruitment Process

Interested applicants should submit their candidacy by September 22, 2025 through our career portal. Include a resume (max 3 pages) and a cover letter. Selected candidates will be contacted by a member of our People & Culture team. We aim to contact all interviewees within 2 weeks after posting closes. One online interview via Microsoft Teams is planned. Evergreen is an equal opportunity employer and provides accommodations during the recruitment cycle upon request in accordance with AODA and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

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