Education Interpreter

How you will contribute as part of the TRCA team:

The Education Interpreter delivers hands-on environmental, cultural heritage, nature, recreation, and renewable energy programs (dependent on location) to visitors and visitor groups of TRCA/partner sites and facilities, as well potentially at client sites.

The Education Interpreter plays an active role in customer service ensuring all visitors and external clients have a positive experience.

Major Responsibilities:

• Guides and leads visitors and visitor groups to TRCA’s sites and facilities on established programs focused on environmental, cultural heritage, nature, and recreation.
• Learns program content to be able to effectively deliver interactive programs to various audiences.
• Ensures program equipment/supplies including artifacts are well maintained, clean and appropriately stored.
• Provides support in program development, from time to time, by sharing knowledge of the content.
• Delivers programs at offsite locations (libraries, community fairs, etc.) as needed, ensuring that all supplies are transported and returned appropriately.
• Follows all safety policies, operating procedures and guidelines as outlined in TRCA Safety Procedures.

What will you need to succeed:

• Actively pursuing or possess a post-secondary degree/diploma in a related field.
• Active and current First Aid and CPR certificate.
• Successful completion of a Vulnerable Sector Screening is required.
• Valid G Class Driver’s License in good standing and own
• Two years’ experience working with children in a group setting.
• Experience working with large groups in delivering programs and activities required.
• Previous experience delivering environmental, nature or historical programs.
• Strong public speaking and communication skills.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.
• Ability to deliver programs to audiences of various ages, adapting style to ensure audience appropriateness.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative within a set of guidelines and procedures, and to take direction and notes when given.
• Advanced knowledge of one of natural history, or environmentally related disciplines.
• Strong customer service skills.

What TRCA has to offer you:

As part of a progressive team you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact to preserving and protecting nature, while maintaining a balance between the natural environment and built environment. Working with experts within our field, you will join a team of colleagues that are committed to TRCA’s core values by demonstrating the following behaviours; integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect, and excellence (icare). 

You will be part of a diverse and inclusive organization that:

• Makes a positive difference in the communities we serve.
• Fosters high performance and collaborative teams.
• Provides continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits program (including Defined Benefit Pension Plan – OMERS/OTPP).
• Pregnancy & Parental Leave Top-Up Program.
• Provides unique TRCA Perks.
• Provides flexible work arrangements.
• Offers potential for career growth and advancement.