|
Royal Botanical Gardens is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Director, Biodiversity Programs
Director, Business Development and Fundraising
Director of Operations
Species-at-Risk Summer Student
Field Botany Student
Digitization Summer Student
Special Events Intern
Conservation – Aquatic Summer Student
Conservation – Terrestrial Ecology Summer Student
Conservation – Biotechnical Assistant
Garden Interpreters (FT, summer)
Membership and Development Assistant
Junior Staff Supervisor
Summer Day Camp Counsellor
Nature Interpreter (PT)
Nature Interpretive Centre Attendant (PT)
SPECIAL EVENTS INTERN
Positions: 1
EMPLOYMENT: summer, end of April to September
HOURS: 30 to 35 hours per week
REPORTS TO: Manager, Special Events and Hospitality
DESCRIPTION: The special events intern is responsible for ensuring all external and internal Royal Botanical Gardens special events are executed as mandated by the manager, special events and hospitality. The special events intern prepares for and attends off-site events representing RBG in a responsible manner in keeping with RBG's mission. The special events intern takes direction from the manager to assist with planning, attending and working on-site events hosted by RBG. This could include, but is not limited to, soliciting vendors, organizing and delivering site plans, and liaising with contractors, various departments and community groups.
DUTIES:
- Prepare marketing material; display booths (tents); arrange travel for off-site events
- Attend on and off-site special events representing RBG in the community
- Summarize experience at off-site events for value to RBG
- Provide value-added, mission appropriate content in conjunction with various RBG departments
- Ensuring marketing materials and supplies are kept in clean and good working order
- Volunteer management
- Secure and liaise with vendors and contractors regularly
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Currently attending post secondary school focusing on an undergraduate degree in events, hospitality or public relations
- Some experience planning special events for large crowds
- Some volunteer supervisory experience
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Competent in all Microsoft office programs, email and internet search engines and large databases (Raiser’s Edge) for generating reports and creating queries
- Ability to multitask and work to deadlines and make appropriate decisions when challenged
- A responsible, mature and enthusiastic team player
- Evidence of organizational abilities and strict attention to detail
- Experience working in a unionized environment
APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 12, 2010
Forward applications or inquiries including job title to: Mike Tombolini, Human Resources Generalist, RBG, via delivery, mail, fax or email mtombolini@rbg.ca.
DIGITIZATION SUMMER STUDENT
Positions: 2
EMPLOYMENT: May to Aug, 2010, 16 weeks (pending funding)
HOURS: 35 hours per week
RATE OF PAY: $13 per hour
REPORTS TO: Herbarium Curator, Curator of Living Collections and Plant Documentation Coordinator
DESCRIPTION: The digitization summer students contribute to the digitization of RBG’s botanical collection information. Working under the supervision of the herbarium curator, plant documentation coordinator, and curator of living collections, summer students are tasked with scanning and digitizing herbarium specimens and incorporating these, as well as living plant specimen images into RBG’s collections data management system (BG-BASE). Students are expected to summarize and report on 2010 work, and perform other duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Registered full-time in a university or college programme in botany, horticulture, library and archives or other related discipline
- Strong computer skills and experience with database entry and/or record keeping
- Familiarity with wild or cultivated flora would be an asset
- Ability to work independently and multi-task
- Attention to detail
APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 17, 2010
Forward applications or inquiries including job title to: Mike Tombolini, Human Resources Generalist, RBG, via delivery, mail, fax or email mtombolini@rbg.ca.
FIELD BOTANY STUDENT
Positions: 2
EMPLOYMENT: May to Aug, 2010, 16 weeks (pending confirmation of external funding)
HOURS: 35 hours per week
RATE OF PAY: $13.00 per hour
REPORTS TO: Field Botanist and Herbarium Curator
DESCRIPTION:
The field botany student assists RBG’s field botanist and herbarium curator in monitoring and reporting on the changing flora within RBG’s natural lands and cultivated garden areas. The field botany student assists in collecting and analyzing field data for plant species at risk, for specific cultivated plants, for vegetation in terrestrial and aquatic restoration sites, and participates in other research activities designed to further RBG’s wild and cultivated plant conservation efforts. The candidate also assists with the collection and curation of herbarium specimens for the RBG’s Herbarium (HAM). The student is expected to summarize 2010 field season data, and perform other duties as required.
Working Conditions:
Indoors and Outdoors. Participant must be prepared for all weather.Heavy physical labour may be necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS*:
- Registered full-time in an undergraduate/post-graduate degree, in botany, plant science, ecology, wildlife conservation or related environmental science disciplines
- Must be between the ages of 15 and 30 at the start of the employment period and intending to return to school full-time
- Experience in/knowledge of botany, familiarity with the flora of southern Ontario, ecosystem restoration, ecological monitoring, land management
- Experience with the Royal Botanical Gardens’ natural lands an asset
- Ability to work independently and multi-task
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Steel-toed safety boots, at least ankle high, are a requirement for this position
APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 8, 2010
Forward applications or inquiries including job title to: Mike Tombolini, Human Resources Generalist, RBG, via delivery, mail, fax or email mtombolini@rbg.ca.
GARDEN INTERPRETERS
Positions: up to 3
EMPLOYMENT: full-time, summer months 2010
HOURS: 35 hours per week, beginning early May
REPORTS TO: Interpretation Coordinator
DESCRIPTION:
We are looking for outgoing and enthusiastic interpreters who can share their passion for and knowledge of the features and significance of RBG’s plants and collections with our visitors. You will help make our International Biodiversity Year visitor experience more memorable by interacting with the public at our Discovery Carts, leading interpretive tours and programs, helping to develop new interpretive materials and instructing our children’s gardening programs.
DUTIES MAY INCLUDE:
- interpreting RBG’s plants and collections in a dynamic, enthusiastic and scientifically accurate manner
- setting up, staffing and taking down mobile activity carts
- fabricating and maintaining props and cart and garden supplies
- maintaining relevant statistics and preparing reports
- assisting in evaluating effectiveness of cart and garden activity centres
- developing new activities and interpretive materials and programs
- planning, developing and leading gardening programs for children between the ages of 3 and 13
- planning, developing and leading children’s and family activities at our special events
- participating in training on interpretive techniques and development of content understanding
- liaising with volunteers
- other duties as assigned
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- outdoor work; may be stationed in any RBG garden area/collection on a day-to-day basis
- includes all weekends and statutory holidays (days off will be Monday and Tuesday or Wednesday and Thursday).
REQUIREMENTS:
- university or college student in horticulture, natural science/biology/botany, environmental science, education or related field
- good working knowledge of botany and gardening or natural history; solid plant ID skills
- enthusiastic, outgoing personality
- experience working with the public, especially families and children
- commitment to service excellence in an environment dedicated to customer service
- excellent oral communication and presentation skills; experience with public speaking and presentation
- valid Driver’s License an asset; multilingual capabilities an asset
- valid First Aid certification an asset; police check required
knowledge of computer graphics applications an asset
APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 15, 2010
Forward applications or inquiries including job title to: Mike Tombolini, Human Resources Generalist, RBG, via delivery, mail, fax or email mtombolini@rbg.ca.
Back to top
CONSERVATION, BIOTECHNICAL ASSISTANT
Positions: up to 2
EMPLOYMENT: May to August 2010
HOURS: 40 hrs/week
RATE OF PAY: $12.50 per hour
REPORTS TO: Head of Conservation
DESCRIPTION:
The assistant is expected to:
- Assist in the maintenance of the visitor access points of the trail networ
- Assist in the maintenance of the trail network
- Management of introduced species
- Assist in operation of the Cootes Paradise Fishway
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS*:
- Attending a post-secondary institution with emphasis in environmental studies
- Familiar with basic construction techniques
- Familiar with some of the problem species in urban natural areas
- Familiar with the Hamilton Harbour Remedial Action Plan
APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 18, 2010
Forward applications or inquiries including job title to: Human Resources Generalist, RBG, via delivery, mail, fax or email mtombolini@rbg.ca.
CONSERVATION – AQUATIC SUMMER STUDENT
Positions: up to 2
EMPLOYMENT: May to August, 2010
HOURS: 35 hours per week
RATE OF PAY: $12.50 per hour
DESCRIPTION:
The aquatic summer student is to assist with non-native species control programs including the seasonal operation of the Cootes Paradise Fishway, i.e. collection of fish population statistics, tagging, as well as public information and education; assist in ongoing population monitoring of fish and aquatic plant species, water quality monitoring, stream rehabilitation, and marsh replanting and assist with recording of scientific data. Also operate sampling gear e.g. boats, electrofishers, seine nets, GPS units, Secchi discs, YSI sonde, etc. and communicate with the public.
REQUIREMENTS and QUALIFICATIONS:
- Under age 30
- Post-secondary degree in the environmental field
- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Access.
- Knowledge of ARC View 9
- Basic statistical analysis abilities
- Knowledge of, geography, hydrology, aquatic flora and fauna
- Ability to do heavy physical labour
- Electrofishing, CPR and First Aid certificates
- Familiar with the Hamilton Harbour Remedial Action Plan
APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 19, 2010
Forward applications or inquiries including job title to: Mike Tombolini, Human Resources Generalist, RBG, via delivery, mail, fax or email mtombolini@rbg.ca.
Back to top
CONSERVATION – TERRESTRIAL ECOLOGY SUMMER STUDENT
Positions: 1
EMPLOYMENT: May to August, 2010
HOURS: 35 hours per week
RATE OF PAY: $12.50 per hour
DESCRIPTION:
The terrestrial ecology summer student is to assist in various habitat restoration programs including controlled burns of prairie habitat, non-native invasive species removal and native species planting; assist ongoing research initiatives including; vegetation monitoring, Ecological Lands Classification Protocol (ELC), breeding bird surveys, soil studies and invasive species surveys and assist with recording of scientific data. Also operate sampling and invasive species removal gear e.g. dbh tape, GPS, weed whacker etc. and communicate with the public
REQUIREMENTS and QUALIFICATIONS:
- Under age 30
- Post-secondary degree in the environmental field
- Knowledge of geography, flora and fauna
- Ability to do heavy physical labour
- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Access.
- Knowledge of ARC View 9
- Basic statistical analysis abilities
- CPR and First Aid certificates
APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 19, 2010
Forward applications or inquiries including job title to: Mike Tombolini, Human Resources Generalist, RBG, via delivery, mail, fax or email mtombolini@rbg.ca.
Back to top
SPECIES-AT-RISK SUMMER STUDENT
Positions: 1
EMPLOYMENT: May to August, 2010
HOURS: 35 hours per week
RATE OF PAY: $12.50 per hour
DESCRIPTION:
The species-at-risk summer student is to:
- Assist in the monitoring of various species at risk on RBG property, including flora and fauna, terrestrial and aquatic
- Assist in species at risk research and mapping
- Assist in habitat restoration initiatives for species at risk
- Assist in soil and water sampling
- Assist in recording and entry of scientific data
- Operate sampling gear e.g. boats, nets, radio-telemetry equipment, GPS, etc.
- Communicate with the public
REQUIREMENTS and QUALIFICATIONS:
- Post-secondary degree in the environmental field
- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Access
- Knowledge of the native flora and fauna of southern Ontario
- Ability to work independently or with a team
- Good organization skills
- Ability to do heavy physical labour
- Good written and verbal communication skills
APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 19, 2010
Forward applications or inquiries including job title to: Mike Tombolini, Human Resources Generalist, RBG, via delivery, mail, fax or email mtombolini@rbg.ca.
Back to top
MEMBERSHIP AND DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT
Positions: 2
EMPLOYMENT: summer months, contingent on confirmation of external funding support
HOURS: 8 hour shifts, 35 hours per week, some weekend and evening shifts are required
RATE OF PAY: TBD
REPORTS TO: Membership and Development Coordinator
DESCRIPTION:
Royal Botanical Gardens is seeking membership and development assistants this summer to provide department support to record and fulfill hundreds of membership and donor transactions, assist in the coordination of mailings and other general administrative duties:
- processing donations and membership transactions by entering new and renewing orders into the Raisers Edge database.
- preparing deposit slips to accompany cash, cheques, money orders and credit card transactions for daily bank deposit
- updating RBG's daily cash receipts journal
- printing and mailing new and renewal membership cards and packages to RBG members
- printing and processing web based membership and donation orders
- filing and archiving old files for the department
- updating the database with current Tribute and Memorial information from the Horticulture Department's physical files
- responding to membership phone queries, and preparing packages of promotional literature to mail out to potential new members
- providing support for the department in the planning and staffing of RBG events
- other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS*:
- Successful candidate must be between the ages of 15 and 30, registered as a full-time student returning to a secondary or post-secondary institution full-time in September
- Preference given to those with studies in fundraising, public affairs or marketing.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and Outlook
- Data-entry experience preferred
- Superior attention to detail
- Familiarity with Raiser’s Edge fundraising software a definite asset
- Previous experience in a customer service environment desire
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 5, 2010
Forward applications or inquiries including job title to: Mike Tombolini, Human Resources Generalist, RBG, via delivery, mail, fax or email mtombolini@rbg.ca.
JUNIOR STAFF SUPERVISOR
Positions: 1
EMPLOYMENT: full-time, four months, May 3 to September 3
HOURS:35 to 40 hours per week
RATE OF PAY: $12.75 to $13.50 per hour
REPORTS TO: Nature Centre Manager
DESCRIPTION:
The junior staff supervisor is primarily responsible for developing, implementing and administrating Royal Botanical Gardens’ Discovery Day Camp Leadership Development Program for 13 to 17 year olds. Secondary responsibilities include assisting in creating and facilitating educational, nature studies programs to children, responding to visitor inquiries, opening and closing the Nature Interpretive Centre and assisting in general administrative tasks.
DUTIES:
- Development and implementation of leadership training programs.
- Providing interpretation of natural phenomena and to promote and sell gift shop items to the public and answering general interest questions.
- Performing basic reception and secretarial duties.
- Opening and closing the building, including (dis)arming alarms.
- Manage leadership candidate registration information.
- Complete weekly time sheets in accordance with the weeks worked.
- Provide written reports of his/her activities when requested.
- Attend staff meetings.
- Complete incident reports when necessary and to ensure all incident reports are provided to Human Resources.
- Maintain Royal Botanical Gardens information or visitor information confidentiality at all times.
- Other duties as requested.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS*:
- Registered in or graduate of post-secondary program in education, sciences, recreation and leisure, an interest in the outdoors, natural sciences, working with camps, children and the public
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
- Preference for applicants demonstrating 2+ years working with children in educational/recreational programs
- Must have own vehicle
- First Aid Certificate
- Must be available to work some holidays, weekends and overnights as required
- Police check
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 2, 2010
Forward applications or inquiries including job title to: Mike Tombolini, Human Resources Generalist, RBG, via delivery, mail, fax or email mtombolini@rbg.ca.
SUMMER DAY CAMP COUNSELLOR
Positions: up to 6
EMPLOYMENT: full-time, summer months, 10 weeks
HOURS: 8 hours per shift
RATE OF PAY: $9.50 to $12.50 per hour
REPORTS TO: Camp Director
DESCRIPTION:
The summer day camp counsellor facilitates educational day camps to campers age 4 to 12 in cooperation with junior staff and according to the policies and procedures established by Royal Botanical Gardens. Prescribed programs have been created with a focus on natural history and outdoor recreation, science, arts and crafts.
DUTIES:
- Supervise a group of children as required and mentor Junior Staff persons
- Provide for the necessary care for each child as per the registration and health forms and as a judicial parent
- Supervise up to 9 overnight campouts with campers age 8 and up
- Provide suggestions for program enhancement and to follow prescribed programs
- Obtain and develop learning materials/resources
- Assist with the daily activities or special events of the RBG Centre or the Nature Centre
- Act as an ambassador; meet and greet the public, provide direction/ interpretation
- Report any concerns, comments or suggestions presented by the campers, their parents or one’s self to the camp director
- Complete weekly time-sheets and provide written reports of his/her activities when requested
- Attend staff meetings
- Complete incident reports when necessary
- Maintain client/camper confidentiality at all times
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS*:
- Students attending a secondary or post-secondary institution with studies preferably in education, recreational leadership, environmental science or pure science
- Preference for applicants demonstrating 1+ years working with children in educational/recreational programs
- Students must have a First Aid Certificate and a police check that complies with RBG standards. Students who want to work in the camps offering natural history and outdoor recreation must have ORCA Level 1 (Canoe Certification). ORCA certification is offered as a course by RBG for a minimum fee
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 16, 2010
Forward applications or inquiries including job title to: Mike Tombolini, Human Resources Generalist, RBG, via delivery, mail, fax or email mtombolini@rbg.ca.
NATURE INTERPRETER
Positions: up to 9
EMPLOYMENT: part-time, casual, year-round
HOURS: 6 hour shifts, 12 hours per month minimum
RATE OF PAY: $8 to $12 per hour
REPORTS TO: Nature Centre Manager
DESCRIPTION:
The nature interpreter is primarily responsible for leading prewritten, educational, nature studies programs to children This person is also responsible for meeting, greeting, providing interpretation of the area to visitors, maintaining living and non-living displays, and opening and closing the Nature Interpretive Centre.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
- 19 years old (+), attending or graduate of a post-secondary institution with an interest in the outdoors, natural sciences, working with children and the public
- Preference for applicants demonstrating 1+ years working with children in educational/recreational programs, registered in an environmental club/course.
- Standard First Aid Certificate and CPR required.
- Must be available to work holidays and weekends as required
- Police criminal records check required
JOB TRAINING: WHMIS and job shadow a senior Nature Interpretive Centre interpreter for one to two weeks and monthly training of educational programs.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications will be accepted until positions are filled.
Forward applications or inquiries including job title to: Ian Hendry, Nature Interpretive Centre, via delivery, mail, fax or email ihendry@rbg.ca.
NATURE INTERPRETIVE CENTRE ATTENDANT
Positions: 5
EMPLOYMENT: part-time, year-round
HOURS: 6 hours per shift, 12 hours per month minimum
RATE OF PAY: $8 to $11 per hour
REPORTS TO: Weekend Supervisor
DESCRIPTION:
The nature interpretive centre attendant is primarily responsible for meeting, greeting, providing interpretation of the area and servicing visitors. This person is also responsible for leading prewritten, educational, nature studies programs to children, maintaining living and non-living displays, and opening and closing the Nature Interpretive Centre.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
- Students 16 years old and older, attending a secondary institution with an interest in the outdoors, natural sciences, working with children and the public.
- Preference for applicants demonstrating one year plus work experience with children in educational/recreational programs, registered in an environmental club and/or course and possessing a First Aid Certificate.
- Must be available to work holidays and weekends as required.
JOB TRAINING: WHMIS, job shadow a senior Nature Interpretive Centre Attendant for one to two weekends and monthly training of educational programs.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications will be accepted until positions are filled. Interviews are on going.
Forward applications or inquiries including job title to: Weekend Supervisor, Nature Interpretive Centre, Royal Botanical Gardens, via delivery, mail, fax or email nature@rbg.ca.
Back to top
|
|
