Casual Outdoor Guide

DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD OF NIAGARA

INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR:

Casual Outdoor Guide

Anticipated to commence ASAP

The DSBN is a supportive, innovative community that works towards doing what’s best for kids, and helps every student achieve success. Whether you’re in the classroom, on the playing fields, in the office or in the cafeteria, we know it’s the dedicated staff who bring our mission to life – you are what creates a child’s school experience, and contribute to students reaching their full potential.

We proudly serve over 40,000 students across almost 100 elementary and secondary schools in Niagara, located between Lake Erie in the South and Lake Ontario to the North.

This position is part of the CUPE-OCTIS Union Group. The role offers enrolment in the OMERS pension plan.

POSITION: Casual Outdoor Guide

LOCATION: DSBN Outdoor Campuses in the Niagara Region

RATE OF PAY: $27.09 per hour (including 4%vacation pay)

SCHEDULE: On-call working up to 35 hours per week

Position Summary:

As a Supply Outdoor Guide, you will have the autonomy to determine your availability, allowing you to tailor your schedule to fit your lifestyle. This flexibility extends to choosing the days you want to work, promoting a positive work/life balance.

The Board is currently seeking an energetic, compassionate, student-focused Outdoor Guide to join our dedicated and motivated team. This position provides support for students in our positive and inclusive outdoor learning environment.

Additionally, you will have the opportunity to contribute to an OMERS Pension paving the way for long-term financial security. The DSBN provides opportunities for long-term placements that could lead to full-time permanent employment. This means you can build a rewarding and stable career within the organization. Benefit from the opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge through professional development opportunities offered at the DSBN.

The functions of this position could include (but are not limited to):

• Work with other Outdoor Experiential Education staff to deliver educational programs at the sites;
• Collaborate with other Outdoor Experiential Education staff to develop creative and innovative programming in outdoor experiential education;
• Assist with the coordination of bussing, planning with schools, invoicing and other work as assigned.
• Have and share knowledge of and interest in the environment and outdoor education activities (i.e., flora and fauna identification skills, knowledge of forest management and the Niagara escarpment, outdoor survival skills and orienteering, GPS, low ropes, an interest in local Niagara history, etc.)
• Participate in further training and certifications as needed to remain current and innovative in outdoor and environmental education;
• Communicate effectively with students and teachers as well as other adults;
• Maintain Outdoor Education facilities and equipment (including making minor upkeep and repairs).

Qualifications:

• Applicants must hold a CAAT diploma in Outdoor Education, Environmental Education, or equivalent
• Preference will be given to those with a Bachelor’s degree in Outdoor Education, specialization or related degree.
• Prior experience working with school-aged individuals in a related setting is preferred

Reason for posting: Day-to-day supply coverage

Additional Information:

In accordance with Section 29(2) of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, this is to advise that the information you provide on this form is collected under legal authority of the Education Act, and will be used as necessary for the recruitment, selection and employment purposes of the Board.

The DSBN is committed to equity for all students and staff, and to deliver quality education through a qualified workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. Upon request, we will provide reasonable accommodations in the hiring process to support applicants with disabilities.

Personal information on this form is collected, used and disclosed in accordance with the Education Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.E.2, as amended and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. R.S.O 1990, c.M. 56, as amended and will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility of the above-noted position and any similar or related purpose(s). Questions about this collection, use and disclosure should be directed to the Freedom of Information Coordinator, District School Board of Niagara, 191 Carleton Street, St. Catharines, ON L2R 7P4 905-641-1550.

DSBN does not utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants.

Land Acknowledgement:

The land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, many of whom continue to live and work here today. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties and is within the land protected by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum agreement. Today this gathering place is home to many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples acknowledging this reminds us that our great standard of living is directly related to the resources and friendship of Indigenous people.