Job Description

Position: On the Land Coordinator

Start Date: As soon as possible

Hours/Days/Months: 6 Hours/Day, 5 Days/Week, 10 Months/Year

Term of Employment: Permanent
Salary: $21.98/hour

Unionized/Non-Unionized: Non-Unionized
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Under the direction of the School Principal and in co-operation with classroom teachers, the Coordinator will be responsible for planning and organising the out of school on the land experiences for students. The incumbent will be responsible for planning and preparing all instructional components for trapping, fishing, hunting, canoeing, camping, cultural, and survival activities. The Coordinator will be required to provide guidance to elders and camp volunteers.

QUALIFICATIONS
Grade 12

Practical experience in wilderness survival and outdoor activities

Extensive experience in hunting, canoeing, snowmobiling, tracking, trapping, camping, boating,
fishing, navigation and survival skills.

Previous instruction/teaching experience

Experience in teaching traditional Indigenous culture

Previous experience with wilderness/camp counseling

Previous experience teaching safety skills

Knowledge of Indigenous Way of Life

Knowledge of traditional medicines and healing practices and/or access to knowledgeable resources

Current certificates CPR/Heart Saver, First Aid, Hunter Safety, Flat water Canoe, Boating

Ability to relate traditional Indigenous legends and folk stories

Fluency in the Ojibway language both written and oral would be an asset

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Conducts and organizes day, overnight and week-long activities that may take place in and around the school or at a wilderness camp. Coordinates the maintenance and use of the camp facility in co-operation with the Area Superintendent

Develops camp programs to provide as many wilderness experiences as possible

Ensures safety standards are adhered to and safe practices maintained at all times

Coordinates the use of camp facility by external agencies in co-operation with the Area Superintendent

Arranges for elders and resource personnel to make presentations to students

Relates traditional legends to students

Arranges for or provides instruction in traditional medicines and healing techniques

Arranges for or provides instruction in safety and survival skills

Arranges for or provides instruction in First Aid

Ensures the camp is maintained to Divisional standards

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Applications should include a cover letter, current resume and a list of three professional references including contact numbers. Consent to contact references is also required.

All applicants are thanked for their interest; however, only applicants selected for an interview  will be contacted. By applying, you are consenting that the Division may contact your references.

The successful candidate will be required to submit a clear Criminal Record Check  (including Vulnerable Sector Search) and Child Abuse Registry Check, at their own expense as a condition of employment. 

Forward application package to:
Mr. Ron Head, Principal, by email or fax or click the APPLY ONLINE link below

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