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<p class="MsoNormal">Hello,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Surrey Nature Centre is hiring a Program Specialist. The job description is below, and applications are to be submitted
<a href="https://careers.surrey.ca/">here</a> (search for job ID 5165). The deadline for applications is Monday March 20<sup>th</sup>, 2023.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;color:#76923C;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Community Services Assistant 5 - Surrey Nature Centre Program Specialist Job ID 5165<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Employment Status<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Union - CUPE Local 402 - Auxiliary.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Scope<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">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.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">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.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Anticipated start date is Tuesday, April 11 2023.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Responsibilities<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">As the Surrey Nature Centre Program Specialist you will:<o:p></o:p></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0cm" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">Be responsible for school programs and school break day camps, which will include evaluating/updating current programs and creating new programs;<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">Co-supervise interpreters/program leaders (hiring, training, supporting and coaching);<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">Supervise the Nature Preschool program;<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">Develop promotional, educational and interpretation materials; <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1">Ensure the City’s Policies and Procedures are met during the performance of ongoing duties.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Qualifications<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The successful candidate will have:<o:p></o:p></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0cm" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">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.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">A creative and enthusiastic approach to their work.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">Strong interpersonal and organization skills.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">Strong conflict resolution skills.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">Strong leadership ability.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">Experience working with school-aged children.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">Knowledge of local flora and fauna.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">Current Emergency First Aid (or acceptable equivalent).<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">Valid BC Driver’s License with a safe driving history.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">High Five Certification (or willingness to obtain).<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">Experience with BC’s school curriculum and interpretation best practices (an asset).<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Conditions of Employment<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">This position requires completion of a Police Information Check.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Salary: </b>$30.21 per hour, plus 12% in lieu of benefits<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Closing Date<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">This job will be posted until March 20, 2023.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Regards,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;color:#404040;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">KASHIFA HAFEEZ (she/her) | SURREY NATURE CENTRE PROGRAMS COORDINATOR<br>
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<img border="0" width="200" height="73" style="width:2.0833in;height:.7604in" id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.png@01D9528C.803F4730"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;color:#76923C;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">CITY OF SURREY
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;color:#999999;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">Surrey Nature Centre – traditional unceded territories of the
</span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;color:#A6A6A6;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie), q̓ʷɑ:n̓ƛ̓ən̓ (Kwantlen), and se’mya’me (Semiahmoo)</span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;color:#999999;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;color:#999999;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">Urban Forestry Section – Parks Division<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;color:#999999;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">14225 Green Timbers Way, Surrey BC, Canada V3T 0J2<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;color:#999999;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">T 604.591.4175 | F 604.502.6063 | C 778.846.1570
</span><u><span style="font-size:9.0pt;color:#76923C;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA"><a href="http://www.surrey.ca/naturecentre">www.surrey.ca/naturecentre</a></span></u><span style="font-size:6.0pt;color:#76923C;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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