Land Based Camp Outreach Officer (Summer Students)

Position Title: Land-based Camp Outreach Officer (Summer Students)

Requirement: Students must be between the ages of 16 and 29 (inclusive).  Have a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.

Location of Positions:

Western Area Camp Locations:

• Corner Brook, Benoit’s Cove, Stephenville Crossing and Port au Port

Central Area Camp Locations:

• Gander & Glenwood

Hours of Work: Monday-Thursday 8:30 - 4:00 pm, Friday 8:30 - 12:30, 35 hours per week

Rate Of Pay: $ 18.15/hour plus 6% Vacation pay, paid bi-weekly

Job Description: Land-Based Camp Outreach staff will be assisting in the development and facilitation of week-long summer day camps for youth. These camps will take place in multiple locations throughout the Qalipu First Nation territory. Staff will be required to work with young children. Candidates will be required to take part in physical activities such as hiking, running, and swimming. Assist in the delivery of various cultural education sessions for both indigenous and non-indigenous youth. Must love the outdoors as camps will take place primarily out on the land. Employees may be asked to assist with other projects within the department at the discretion of the Director/Assistant Director of the Health and Wellness Department.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting in the delivery of land-based learning and outdoor education including interpretation, instruction and supervision duties to pre-school aged children and children attending the summer camps.
• Assisting in the development, coordination and delivery of education and child/youth special projects as identified by the Manager of Culture and Community Outreach.
• Coordinating community engagement sessions as required
• Providing support to related CTCD events that further the culture and heritage of the Mi’kmaq people.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Students must be planning to attend full-time studies in the upcoming academic year.
• Students must have been registered as a full-time student in the previous academic year.
• Students must be a member of the Qalipu First Nation or Self-identified Indigenous Person

 Experience:

• Strong working knowledge of virtual communication platforms.
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Working Conditions:

Travel to and from Camp Locations:

• Transportation to and from camp locations is the sole responsibility of the successful candidates. Please see camp locations information on page one.
• This position will have duties predominantly met during regular business hours. Travel and overnight stays may be required. Additional travel and flexibility of the work schedule are required throughout the summer.

Working in Outdoor Environments:

• A large portion of the work will take place in outdoor environments with variable weather conditions.

Physical Activity: Physical activity is required including walking, hiking, bending, lifting, and crouching.

Benefits:

• Statutory and Non-Statutory Holidays:  Employees are entitled to 13 days offto cover Statutory and Non-statutory holidays per year.

• Under 2 hours Medical Appointment: Employees may attend an appointment of less than 2 hours with no deductions to Sick and Family Medical.

• Discretionary Bereavement:One day off per year for the death of a relative not included as immediate family, a close friend or neighbor.

Apply: If you are interested in this position, please apply online to: https://qalipu.bamboohr.com/jobs/  with subject line Summer Student - Land-Based Camp Outreach Officer”, resume, covering letter and three professional references:

Please indicate in your cover letter which area you are applying for: Central or Western. Please note that candidates hired to work in the central location will be required to work at the camps located in Glenwood and Gander.  Candidates hired to work in the western location will be required to work at the camps located in Corner Brook, Benoit’s Cove, Stephenville Crossing and Port au Port.  

Submissions are to be addressed to:

Mrs. Janet McAuley, Human Resources Manager

Qalipu First Nation

3 Church St. Corner Brook, NL A2H 2Z4

Deadline for receipt of Cover Letter and Resume: Friday , June 5th, at 4:00 pm.

Please Note: A code of Conduct and a Vulnerable Sector Query are required and must be on file prior to the start of these positions. Successful candidates must ensure that they have current copies available upon hiring.