Career Opportunity for an Outdoor Educator/Coordinator

Position Task: Coordinate the delivery of outdoor, environmental and experiential education programs at Haliburton Forest.

Responsibilities:

• development and planning of programs for client groups;
• promoting and marketing of programs and activities;
• administration of group bookings;
• scheduling of delivery staff and groups;
• coordination of special events;
• ensure a safe environment for clients;
• facilitate, teach and lead group activities and programs as needed;

Selection Criteria:

• creative, energetic and able to participate fully in active programs;
• well developed communication, presentation and administrative skills to effectively market and support Haliburton Forest's programs and services;
• a broad base of experience teaching and leading outdoor and group focused activities;
• demonstrated supervisory experience;
• ability to provide quality customer service working with groups, general public and Haliburton Forest staff;
• ability to work independently in a dynamic environment;

Qualifications:

• completed an undergraduate University Degree or College diploma with related field experience;
• current first aid and CPR certificates;
• computer literacy-Microsoft office
• Second language is an asset.

Please send letter and resume to:

Human Resources

Haliburton Forest & Wild Life Reserve Ltd.

1095 Redkenn Road, Haliburton, Ontario, K0M 1S0

Email: hr@haliburtonforest.com

www.haliburtonforest.com

Closing Date: September 25, 2009

Haliburton Forest & Wild Life Reserve Ltd. The "Forest" or "Wildlife" as it is known locally, represents the largest private land holding in Central Ontario. Over 60,000 acres of forests, lakes, streams and wildlife form the back drop for this world renowned property. Operating as a multi-use facility, the Forest has gained international recognition for its resource management policies and practices. With the natural beauty of the forests and lakes set to last in perpetuity, Haliburton Forest has created a wide range of attractions and activities permitting visitors to enjoy this unique wilderness. Entwined throughout the operation is an extensive and very unique outdoor, environmental and experiential education program.

Haliburton Forest is dedicated to provide quality education programs to both youth and adults in a variety of settings.