Overview

The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) is seeking motivated self-starters in support of our Wild Outside program in Moncton, NB. This program, which is supported by the Canada Service Corps, combines outdoor experience with service learning as 15-18 year olds plan and execute service projects across Canada.

Supporting the Wild Outside Manager, the Wild Outside Youth Leadership Specialist will:

  • Ensure that participants are prepared for full participation in programs.
  • Coordinate and facilitate programing in their assigned communities and
    maintain a network of partners to support delivery of the program.
  • Assist with the recruitment of Youth wishing to participate in the program.
    Ensure that program participants assigned to them are connected with CWF’s programming and programming connected with other program partners.

Qualifications

  • Experience in the development and oversight of experiential
    education programming for 15 to 18 year olds.
  • Bilingual (English/French) is required. 
  • Relevant Diploma’s, Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • First aid or similar – Standard first aid or higher

Core Duties

  • Recruiting program participants to reflect Canada’s diversity and helping
    to prepare them for the Program.
  • They oversee the development and maintenance of relationships with
    key sector partners.
  • It is their responsibility to ensure facilities and venues for programs
    are appropriate.
  • They will supervise program participants assigned to them
  • Ensuring that all CWF and partner policies and procedures are adhered to.
  • Facilitating, monitoring, anticipating problems and tracking results of the
    planning progress and delivery of the program
  • coordinating ‘to do’ lists, identifying conflicts and complementarities
    among multiple partners
  • managing contact coordinates, maintaining good lines of communications
  • attending and convening meetings (in person and remote), documenting
    and tracking action items
  • Travelling to assigned programs for on-site support and facilitation of delivery
  • could include assisting with on-site media relations
  • could include assisting educators/specialists to deliver programming
  • Co-creating program material and resources
  • Soliciting and reviewing best practices for partner organizations and
    programming, packaging such material into a resource for program partners
  • could include assisting work with design and communications staff
  • could include assisting in the monitoring production timelines
  • Contributing as a member of a youth service community of practice,
    including face to face meetings across Canada.
  • Writing internal memos, updates, assisting with results reports, preparing information spreadsheets
  • Supporting website and social media content: tracking supply of items,
    updates, working with CWF web design & social media teams
  • Supporting the Communications & Marketing Plan
  • Tracking arrangements, logging budget items and results measurable,
    managing related spreadsheets
  • Other Duties as assigned

Specific Work Activities

  • Represent the best of CWF brand including the wearing of corporate
    dress as required.
  • Active participation and contribution to specific event and program
    planning committees
  • Manage, maintain and evaluate programs.
  • Daily communication with CWF staff and partners.
  • Monitor staff and partner performance to ensure that risk management
    procedures are being followed.
  • Purchase supplies or services from outside vendors, such as educational
    products and services with approval from education management.
  • Collect record and reconcile program income and expenditures.   

General Activities

  • Review programs on a regular basis to gather information and monitor effectiveness
  • Communicate with Supervisor, Education Team and CWF colleagues
  • General oversight of best practice and industry trends in youth engagement
  • Contribute to ongoing training and development for CWF Education Team

Position Profile

  • Flexible schedule, including ability to travel to both rural and urban areas throughout Canada, and work nights and weekends when needed to achieve positive objectives
  • Employee must have a driver’s license and access to a vehicle and on field trips, must be legally able to rent a vehicle.
  • Ability to work independently, as part of a team, and under direct supervision.
  • Be able to work from the community, and home as required.  Home based work environments.
  • Well organized, detail oriented, and highly professional.
  • People-oriented, having the ability to work well with volunteers, community and business leaders, and representatives of other organizations while being culturally competent.
  • Usually work a 37.5 hour week.
  • This position requires a Police Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Search clear of convictions.

________________________________________________________________________________

Work Conditions

  • Full-time, fixed-term position with an end date of March 31, 2022. Strong possibility of extension, depending on funding.
  • Typically working 37.5 hours per week.
  • Location: Work-from-home position in Moncton, NB.
  • Ability to work independently, and as part of a team.
  • Well organized, detail oriented, and highly professional.

Why work with us?

  • We are a rapidly growing team of forward-thinking individuals who all share a common passion, the Canadian outdoors!
  • Friendly and casual work environment
  • Transparency between various levels of management
  • We are committed to building a more diverse workforce
  • Work-life balance
  • Competitive salary within the non-profit sector
  • Variety of social events held throughout the year, temporarily on hold due to covid-19.

This is a fixed term position with an end date of March 31, 2022. Extension of employment is a possibility, depending on funding.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  This position will be posted until filled.

HOW TO APPLY: Cover letter and resume should be submitted. Only the candidates who meet the qualifications and experience for the position will be contacted for an interview. We thank you for your interest in the Canadian Wildlife Federation.

_______________________________________________________________________________________

The Canadian Wildlife Federation embraces diversity and equal opportunity and we welcome applications from qualified candidates from all diverse communities. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds and perspectives. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, religion or any other status or classification protected by law.

Accommodation may be available upon request for candidates taking part in any aspect of the selection process. If you would like to request a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please advise the Human Resources Department when you are selected to participate in the recruitment process.