Outreach Education Assistant - Kelowna - CSJ (1 Position)

The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BC SPCA); Westbank First Nation #9; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Outreach Education Assistant for a summer camp program aimed at youth. This role involves leading educational activities, ensuring a safe and inclusive environment, and supporting animal welfare education. Candidates should possess a High School Diploma, demonstrate strong communication and leadership skills, and have a passion for working with children and animals. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact while gaining valuable experience in a supportive and dynamic setting. Join a team dedicated to fostering inclusivity and compassion in learning experiences.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Energetic, enthusiastic, and passionate about making a difference.

Responsibilities

• Support summer camp staff in leading educational activities for youth.
• Ensure safety and inclusivity for all campers during activities.
• Perform shelter duties and assist with animal care as needed.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Conflict Resolution

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

If you are up for the challenge and would like to be considered for this position, we would like to hear from you. The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BC SPCA) is looking to fill the following career opportunity:

STATUS: Temporary; Full-Time – June 19, 2025 to August 22, 2025

SHIFT: 35 hours per week - Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:00pm

LOCATION: Kelowna, BC

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

WAGE: Hourly

CLOSING DATE: April 25, 2025 (Midnight EST)

We welcome diversity, value differences, and foster inclusion in our employment practices. We invite applications from all qualified individuals who are philosophically aligned with our mission and principles.

About the Position:

Reporting to the Senior Camp Counsellor on a day-to-day basis, the Outreach Education Assistant will support summer camp staff in leading groups of youth (ages six to 14) through fun, educational, safe and inclusive experiences at BC SPCA summer day camps. Sessions will be held at a designated BC SPCA location. Using age-appropriate material developed by the BC SPCA Humane Education Team, learning will include animal care and welfare topics related to companion/farm/wild animals and the environment. Additionally, the candidate will support BC SPCA Animal Centre staff by performing a variety of shelter duties and tasks.

Some specific duties:

• Support summer camp staff in leading campers in approved activities at designated BC SPCA camp location.
• Facilitate virtual camps, leading approved activities using the BC SPCA’s virtual meeting software.
• Ensure the safety of all campers.
• Ensure the proper health and safety protocols at BC SPCA camp space are followed.
• Identify potential safety hazards in advance and take quick action to prevent/deal with any safety concerns as they arise.
• Provide suggestions to supervisor to improve safety.
• Administer first aid as required.
• Complete incident reports if required.
• Provide a fun and inclusive environment for youth.
• Build relationships with participants.
• Communicate compassionately and respectfully with campers at an age-appropriate level, and in a way that creates a safe and equitable learning environment.
• Be respectful, curious, and knowledgeable about diversity and wherever possible, work with participants to ensure they acknowledge/appreciate this in other participants as well.
• Be flexible and prepared to adapt support for participants with unique behavioural, learning and/or other needs.
• Work with Senior Camp Counsellor to implement strategies and solutions to create a successful experience for participants.
• Provide one-on-one support to participants when required.
• Encourage interaction in a variety of ways in educational activities.
• Maintain a clean and organized activity space.
• Develop a basic understanding of animal stress signals and monitor shelter animals for signs of stress.
• Provide program feedback to the Regional Humane Educator.
• Participate as requested in the development of fun, educational and inclusive programs for campers.
• May be required to participate in the creation of fun, educational and inclusive online videos for virtual campers using BC SPCA equipment and software.
• Monitor camper interactions; address any questions/issues that arise.
• Communication with parents/guardians of campers may be required.
• Shelter duties as required (may include, but not limited to, supporting reception, cleaning animal enclosures, answering phones).

Qualifications you need to have:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Energetic and enthusiastic, patient, positive and hardworking, with a passion for making a difference.
• Demonstrated experience working independently and as part of a team, with a teachable spirit.
• Exhibits leadership qualities and instincts.
• Ability to communicate to a diverse audience and resolve conflict in a constructive and professional manner.
• Physical ability to lift up to 25 lbs, push, pull and participate in outdoor field games.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Must be willing to complete a criminal record with vulnerable sector check.
• Assets include: experience working with children of diverse learning and behavioural needs; experience with animals; familiarity with creating digital content.
• Commitment to principles of equity, diversity and reconciliation.
• Philosophical harmony with the mission, vision and strategic directions of the BC SPCA.

How to apply:

If you are interested in joining our team and are legally entitled to work in Canada, we would like to hear from you. Click on apply now or use the link to apply here.

We thank you for your interest in the BC SPCA, however; only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls, please.

The BC SPCA is a Registered Charity BN 11881 9036 RR0001

• 3785 Casorso Rd, Kelowna, BC V1W 4M7, Canada