Environmental Educator

Role Responsibilities

Environmental Educators work as a part of a team to provide visitors to Bow Habitat Station with exceptional learning opportunities that foster conservation and stewardship of Alberta’s fish, water and ecosystems. You will lead the delivery of education programs and activities for all ages and abilities – from toddlers to seniors. This position collaborates with a larger front-line team and adheres to established programs, policies and procedures to ensure quality and consistency in program delivery. Through these services, you will actively support BHS in fostering community and lifelong connections with Alberta’s environment.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

•    Delivering indoor and outdoor environmental education programs and activities to schools, groups, and public of all ages and abilities. 
•    Maintaining and repairing resources.
•    Collecting visitor feedback and data.
•    Supporting with the delivery of front-line services.
•    Assisting with other departmental duties as required.

This role requires a dedicated individual who is able to adapt in a changing environment while being committed to providing exceptional service to all visitors.

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in-depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

How Competencies will apply to this role:

Agility: The capacity to anticipate, evaluate, and swiftly adapt to shifting priorities, maintain resilience during uncertain times, and excel in a dynamic work environment.

Building Collaborative Environments: Taking the lead in creating conditions and atmospheres that foster effective collaboration, enabling individuals to work together productively to achieve shared objectives. Demonstrates respect for others’ input and expertise and is willing to learn from others by encouraging open and considerate discussion of issues.

Systems Thinking: Recognizing that tasks performed within the Alberta Public Service (APS) are part of a broader, interconnected environment. It is essential to comprehend that activities within one segment of the APS can have far-reaching impacts on other groups and projects, both within and outside the organization. Systems thinking helps us consider these wider consequences and connections.

Creative Problem Solving: The ability to evaluate options and consequences in novel ways to develop innovative solutions and achieve desired outcomes.

Drive for Results: Effectively sets goals to prioritize work and proactively seeks advice or guidance when needed. Recognizes program objectives and one’s own contributions through service delivery, performance, and interpersonal interactions to ensure future success.

Develop Self and Others: Takes initiative to stay current on skills, approaches, and technologies in their field of work. Reflects on one’s own performance to understand success, participates in developmental activities, and contributes to team learning by sharing information, knowledge, and experiences.

Qualifications

Minimum requirement: A completed High school diploma

Additional Requirements:
•    Ability to obtain a clear criminal record check.
•    Ability to work routine Tuesday through Saturday schedule.
•    Flexibility to work the occasional evening shift.

Assets:

•    Demonstrated experience working with a wide range of audiences (from toddlers to youth, adults and seniors).
•    Knowledge of Alberta fish, wildlife, botany, entomology and/or aquatic ecosystems.
•    Knowledge and implementation of program delivery strategies for engaging all ages and abilities.
•    Demonstrated computer literacy (familiarity with Microsoft programs).

All candidates must be 18 years of age or older prior to start date.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

•    This is seasonal wage position located in Calgary – 36.25 hours per week. 
•    All candidates must be 18 years of age or older and undergo a clear criminal record check prior to their start date.

What We Offer:

Wage employees receive 11.6% in addition to regular wage earnings in lieu of paid holidays and vacation leave:  
•    5.6% of regular wage earnings instead of paid holidays  
•    6% of regular wage earnings instead of annual vacation pay

Shift differential and opportunity to work overtime, evening, and weekend shifts.

About your application: 

•    Please include a cover letter with your application explaining why you would be a good fit for the Visitor Services role at Bow Habitat Station. 
•    Terms of employment in your resume are to be identified in dates, months, and years, highlighting applicable duties or achievements at the respective role. 
•    Those selected for an interview are requested to bring three (3) work-related references.

Any costs associated with obtaining required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.

•    Working for the Alberta Public Service – https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx 
•    Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool - https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca
•    Positive workplace culture and work-life balance

Resources for applicants:

•    https://www.alberta.ca/apply-for-jobs-with-the-alberta-public-service.aspx
•    https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-hiring-process.aspx
•    https://alis.alberta.ca/look-for-work/