Current Job Postings

Spring/Summer Outdoor Educator

Part-time Contract: 8-20 hours per week (Spring) up to Full-time Contract: 40 hours per week (Summer) dependent on enrollment

Position Summary

Our vision is to create and support nature connection, community connection, and self-connection through meaningful interactions in the natural environment. We’re looking for dynamic mentors and leaders who enjoy working outdoors, supporting positive child development, have a playful and active attitude, are passionate about stewarding the natural environment, and like working in a collaborative team environment. 

 Skills, Experience, and Qualities

  • Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT) and/or Forest School Practitioners (FSP) Certification and/or Certified Early Childhood Educator (ECE) preferred and/or related field (social worker, recreation programs, environmental education)

  • Experience and understanding of outdoor learning environments and safety, risky play, group management, conflict resolution, and child development

  • Experience and comfort with being outdoors for extended periods of time in all weather conditions, various terrain, and ability to perform physical labour and maintenance (splitting and stacking wood, creating shelter, moving moderate to heavy materials, providing stewardship to the forest and land etc.) 

  • Outdoor enthusiast, with awareness of plant and tree ID and/or animal ID and tracking and/or orienteering and/or knowledge of local edibles and/or tool usage and survival skills, etc.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and with a team

 Spring-Summer 2024 Contract Period, with potential for extension

  • Spring - Mar 18 to June 15 2024

  • Summer - July 2 - August 23 2024

  • Note: approx. 2-3 weeks unpaid during this timeframe for term transition unless hired for specific outreach/program responsibilities

Opportunities

  • Forest School Educators

  • School Outreach Educators

  • Social Content and Marketing Creators

  • Land Management and Stewardship

 Requirements

  • Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C

  • Current Police Vulnerable Sector Check (required upon hire)

  • Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle

Compensation and Benefits

  • Based on experience and certifications; starting wage $18 - $20 per hour

  • Health and Medical Benefits available following one year contract completion; Dogwood Forest provides 50% coverage

  • Flexible working hours, hybrid environment, and diverse responsibilities on site, at schools

Join our team in creating a unique outdoor learning experience through mentorship, exploration, and play! We welcome people of all backgrounds and experiences to consider applying. 

To apply, please send the Job Application, your resume, and cover letter as a PDF to info@dogwoodforest.ca For more information, email info@dogwoodforest.ca. Hiring will remain open until the position has been filled.

Summer Camp Leader

Full-time Contract: 40 hours per week for 6 - 7 weeks of July/August, see below for week details

Position Summary

Our vision is to create and support nature connection, community connection, and self-connection through meaningful interactions in the natural environment. We’re looking for dynamic mentors and leaders who enjoy working outdoors, supporting positive child development, have a playful and active attitude, are passionate about stewarding the natural environment, and like working in a collaborative team environment. 

 Skills, Experience, and Qualities

  • Completion of Grade 11 or Grade 12 minimum

  • Experience and comfort with working with children 4 - 14 years of age

  • Experience and comfort with being outdoors for extended periods of time in all weather conditions, various terrain, and changing activities

  • Outdoor and camp enthusiast, with awareness of plant and tree ID and/or animal ID and tracking and/or orienteering , and/or camp games, songs, and other activities

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and with a team

 Summer 2024 Contract Period, with potential for extension

  • July 2 - 5, July 8 - 12, July 15 - 19, July 22 - 26, July 29 - Aug 2*

  • August 12 - 16, August 19 - 23

 Requirements

  • Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C

  • Current Police Vulnerable Sector Check (required upon hire)(only those aged 18+ years)

  • NLS (Lifeguard) and High 5 Principles an asset

Compensation and Benefits

  • $16.55 per hour for an 8 hour day, 5 days per week

Join our team in creating a unique outdoor learning experience through mentorship, exploration, and play! We welcome people of all backgrounds and experiences to consider applying. 

To apply, please send the Job Application, your resume, and cover letter as a PDF to info@dogwoodforest.ca For more information, email info@dogwoodforest.ca. Hiring will remain open until the position has been filled.