[BCMA] Job Posting - Surrey Nature Centre Program Specialist

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Hello,
The Surrey Nature Centre is hiring a Program Specialist. The job description is below, and applications are to be submitted here<https://careers.surrey.ca/> (search for job ID 5165). The deadline for applications is Monday March 20th, 2023.

Community Services Assistant 5 - Surrey Nature Centre Program Specialist Job ID 5165

Employment Status
Union - CUPE Local 402 - Auxiliary.

Scope
The Surrey Nature Centre (operated by the City of Surrey’s Urban Forestry section) offers nature-based programs and events for schools and the public with the goal of increasing awareness, appreciation, and stewardship of Surrey’s urban forest.
This is an auxiliary position and is based on a predicted 28-hour work week (Monday - Thursday, or Tuesday - Friday); and will transition to Monday - Friday during summer break camps.

Anticipated start date is Tuesday, April 11 2023.

Responsibilities
As the Surrey Nature Centre Program Specialist you will:

  *   Be responsible for school programs and school break day camps, which will include evaluating/updating current programs and creating new programs;
  *   Co-supervise interpreters/program leaders (hiring, training, supporting and coaching);
  *   Supervise the Nature Preschool program;
  *   Develop promotional, educational and interpretation materials;
  *   Ensure the City’s Policies and Procedures are met during the performance of ongoing duties.

Qualifications
The successful candidate will have:

  *   Completion of Grade 12 supplemented by a degree/diploma in recreation or a related field from a recognized post secondary institution plus 2 years progressively responsible experience in community service work or area of specialty, including supervision, or an equivalent acceptable combination of training and experience.
  *   A creative and enthusiastic approach to their work.
  *   Strong interpersonal and organization skills.
  *   Strong conflict resolution skills.
  *   Strong leadership ability.
  *   Experience working with school-aged children.
  *   Knowledge of local flora and fauna.
  *   Current Emergency First Aid (or acceptable equivalent).
  *   Valid BC Driver’s License with a safe driving history.
  *   High Five Certification (or willingness to obtain).
  *   Experience with BC’s school curriculum and interpretation best practices (an asset).

Conditions of Employment
This position requires completion of a Police Information Check.
Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Salary: $30.21 per hour, plus 12% in lieu of benefits

Closing Date
This job will be posted until March 20, 2023.




Regards,
KASHIFA HAFEEZ (she/her) | SURREY NATURE CENTRE PROGRAMS COORDINATOR

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CITY OF SURREY
Surrey Nature Centre  –  traditional unceded territories of the q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie), q̓ʷɑ:n̓ƛ̓ən̓ (Kwantlen), and se’mya’me (Semiahmoo)
Urban Forestry Section  –  Parks Division
14225 Green Timbers Way, Surrey BC, Canada V3T 0J2
T 604.591.4175 | F 604.502.6063 | C 778.846.1570  www.surrey.ca/naturecentre<http://www.surrey.ca/naturecentre>


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