[BCMA] Surrey Nature Centre Program Specialist - School Programs and Day Camps (full-time)

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Good morning, the Surrey Nature Centre is looking for a Program Specialist - School Programs and Day Camps. This is a regular full-time position; Monday to Friday, 40 hours/week.

 Scope
The Surrey Nature Centre is looking to add a fulltime program specialist to our team. Working within the Parks Division, the Surrey Nature Centre offers nature-related programs for schools and the public with the goal of increasing awareness, appreciation, and stewardship of Surrey's urban forest. The successful candidate will have experience working with school-aged children, strong leadership abilities, a sound knowledge of place-based learning, and knowledge of local flora and fauna.

Responsibilities
As the Surrey Nature Centre Program Specialist, you will:

  *   oversee the delivery of school programs and day camps
  *   assist with recruiting, training, supervising, and scheduling staff
  *   communicate clearly and professionally in both verbal and written formats
  *   develop new programming by applying your knowledge of environmental education, the BC curriculum, and place-based learning
  *   Build and maintain strong working relationships with program participants, staff, the public, and other stakeholders
  *   Ensure the City's Policies and Procedures are followed to maintain a high level of safety

Qualifications

  *   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.

Licenses, Certificates

  *   Occupational First Aid Level One Certificate or acceptable equivalent.
  *   Consent to Disclosure of Criminal Record Information.
  *   High Five Certification or an acceptable equivalent; or willingness to obtain.

Other Information
Number of Job Openings: 1
Hourly Rate: $32.04 (2024 Rate)
Union - CUPE Local 402 - Regular Full-Time

Thank you :)

LEAH ZIA (she/her) | PARK OPERATIONS COORDINATOR - SURREY NATURE CENTRE

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CITY OF SURREY
Surrey Nature Centre
Urban Forestry Section  – Parks Division
14225 Green Timbers Way, Surrey, BC, Canada V3T 0J2
T 604.501.5121 | C 778.846.0287 | F 604.502.6063 www.surrey.ca/naturecentre<http://www.surrey.ca/naturecentre>
The Surrey Nature Centre is within the unceded territories of q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie), q̓ʷɑ:n̓ƛ̓ən̓ (Kwantlen), and se’mya’me (Semiahmoo) Nations.

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