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1. JOB POSTING - Specialty Instructor - Vegetarian Cooking Programs

The Children's Garden and Exploring Toronto Programs develop and deliver garden and nature focused environmental programs and camps for children and youth. In the Spring of 2012 we are opening the new Children's Teaching Kitchen in High Park. For more information about the Programs please visit http://torontochildrensgarden.ca/.

Major Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and implement creative and interactive, vegetarian cooking programs for children and youth
• Provide positive learning and recreation experiences for participating children and youth
• Ensure that all equipment and supplies are well maintained
• Manage food inventory and purchase ingredients, as required
• Liaise with parents and the public
• Complete related administrative duties and written evaluations, as required

Qualifications

• Educational background in culinary arts or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of and experience in delivering cooking programs to children and youth
• Knowledge of and experience in preparing vegetarian and vegan dishes, with an emphasis on fresh, local and organic ingredients
• Strong programming and leadership skills
• Ability and interest to teach all ages
• Administrative, organizational, research, and program development skills
• Good communication and public relations skills
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR C

Period of Employment

• April 15th to June 10th 2012, Sundays from 9:30am-3:00pm; some pre-season evening and/or weekend training may be required

Location

• Children's Teaching Kitchen, High Park

Wage

• $15.87- $16.50 per hour

2. JOB POSTING - Eco Program Expansion Assistant, Children's Garden and Exploring Toronto Programs

The Children's Garden and Exploring Toronto Programs develop and deliver garden and nature focused environmental programs and camps for children and youth. Since 2001 they have been supporting City of Toronto Recreation Centres to offer their own nature and garden programs. For more information about the Programs please visit http://torontochildrensgarden.ca/ .

Major Responsibilities:

• Supports the expansion of children's gardens and/or environmental programs city-wide
• Assists in preparation and delivery of staff training in local ecology, organic gardening, children's environmental programming
• Supports the administration, coordination and delivery of Children's Garden & Exploring Toronto Programs and community events
• Researches, coordinates, produces and distributes supplies and resources for staff training, program development, special projects, promotion, reports and expansion
• Assists and supports garden site design, preparation, planting, development, harvest and maintenance
• Assists with coordination of program staff, volunteers, partnerships, sponsorships and program documentation
• Liaises with parents, schools, community agencies, recreation staff and the public
• Assists with reports
• Responsible for office and clerical duties, including typing, filing, faxing, account keeping and database maintenance

Qualifications:

• Experience in developing, coordinating and delivering children's recreational programming for children ages 3-12
• Ability to work with, coordinate and supervise people of all ages, including children, youth and staff
• Experience in organic gardening and garden design
• Experience coordinating staff and volunteers
• Experience and/or interest in outdoor environmental programming
• Experience working independently as well as in groups
• Administrative, organizational, researching, budgeting and accounting skills
• Excellent written, communication, presentation and public relations skills
• Knowledge of local ecology, environmental issues and Toronto's heritage an asset
• Solid experience with office computer applications (e.g. Microsoft Office, Internet)
• Current Standard First Aid & CPR C
• Valid Ontario "G" Driver's License
• Willing to work up to 40 hrs per week Period of Employment
• April 10, 2012 to September 7, 2012 (possible occasional hours in Sept/Oct if available)
• 30-40 hours/week, primarily weekdays 9-4pm
• some evening and/or weekend work will be required

Location

• High Park and other locations across Toronto

Wage

• $16.22 - $ 17.07 per hour

3. JOB POSTING - Eco Program Instructor/Camp Counselor, Children's Garden and Exploring Toronto Programs

The Children's Garden and Exploring Toronto Programs offer garden and nature focused school programming in the spring and fall, and summer Eco Camps. Programs run in High Park, the Toronto Music Garden and along the City's Discovery Walk trails. For more information about the Programs please visit http://torontochildrensgarden.ca/ .

Major Responsibilities:

• Delivers curriculum based outdoor environmental education and gardening programs for school groups in spring and Eco Camp programs in summer (for one or all Eco Camps - Junior, Youth, Sprouts or Leader in Training)
• Develops, coordinates, implements and evaluates programs and activities related to children's gardening, nature exploration and environmental issues for school groups and camp participants
• Maintains children's garden as required, including watering, weeding, compost maintenance, etc.
• Provides positive outdoor gardening, hiking and camp experiences for children and youth
• Completes related administrative duties and written evaluations
• Works with other area staff and attends training sessions
• Liaises with parents, schools, community agencies and the public
• Coordinates and delivers programming at community events if required

Qualifications:

• Educational background in environmental studies/science, education, outdoor education/recreation or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of and experience in outdoor environmental education and recreation activities, especially for children 4 to 16 years old
• Knowledge of and experience in environmentally responsible gardening practices
• Experience in working independently as well as in groups
• Ability to work with and supervise people of all ages, especially children and youth
• Administrative, organizational, research, and program skills
• Good communication and public relations skills
• Current Standard First Aid/CPR C
• Current NLS Certificate preferred
• Willing to work up to 40 hours per week

Period of Employment:

• April 23, 2012 - Aug 29, 2012
• 20-35 hours/week in May and June; 40 hours/week in July and August, Monday - Friday (9am-5pm or 8am-4pm)
• Some evening or weekend work may be required
• Possible option of occasional hours in September-October if available

Location:

• High Park and/or Toronto Music Garden (Queen's Quay and Spadina)

Wage:

• $16.22 per hour

4. JOB POSTING - Eco Camp Counsellor, Children's Garden and Exploring Toronto Programs

Eco Camp is a nature and gardening focused environmental day camp with locations in High Park and the Toronto Music Garden. For more information about the Children's Garden and Exploring Toronto programs please visit http://torontochildrensgarden.ca/ .

Major Responsibilities

• Develops, coordinates, implements and evaluates Eco Camp programming in nature exploration and organic gardening (for one or all Eco Camps - Junior, Youth, Sprouts or Leader in Training)
• Provides positive outdoor gardening, hiking and camp experiences for children and youth
• Maintains children's garden as required, including watering, weeding, compost maintenance, etc.
• Completes related administrative duties and written evaluations
• Works with other area staff and attends training sessions
• Liaises with parents, schools, community agencies and the public
• Coordinates and delivers programming at community events if required

Qualifications

• Knowledge of and experience in outdoor environmental education and recreation activities, especially for children 4 to 16 years old
• Knowledge of and experience in environmentally responsible gardening practices
• Experience in working independently as well as in groups
• Ability to work with and supervise people of all ages, especially children and youth
• Administrative, organizational, research, and program skills
• Good communication and public relations skills
• Current Standard First Aid/CPR C
• Current NLS Certificate preferred
• Willing to work up to 40 hours per week

Period of Employment

• June 21, 2012 - Aug 29, 2012
• Some preseason, evening and/or weekend training required
• Possible option of occasional hours in May-June or September-October if available

Location

• High Park or Toronto Music Garden (Queen's Quay and Spadina)

Wage

• $16.22 per hour

5. JOB POSTING - Eco Camp Assistant Counsellor, Children's Garden and Exploring Toronto Programs

Eco Camp is a nature and gardening focused environmental day camp with locations in High Park and the Toronto Music Garden. For more information about the Children's Garden and Exploring Toronto programs please visit http://torontochildrensgarden.ca/ .

Major Responsibilities

• Assists with the delivery of Eco Camp programming in nature exploration and organic gardening
• Provides positive learning and recreation experiences for participating children and youth
• Supervises camp activities under the guidance of the Camp Counselors
• Assists with weekly garden maintenance as required
• Liaises with parents and the public
• Completes related administrative duties and written evaluations

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, particularly in a camp setting
• Knowledge of and/or experience in working with outdoor environmental education and recreation activities, especially for children 5 to 14 years of age an asset
• Knowledge of and/or experience in environmentally responsible gardening practices an asset
• Ability to work independently as well as in groups
• Ability to supervise groups of children and/or youth
• Program and leadership skills
• Good communication and public relations skills
• Current Emergency First Aid & CPR C
• Willing to work up to 40 hours per week

Period of Employment

• June 21, 2012- Aug 29, 2012
• Some preseason, evening and/or weekend training may be required
• Possible option of occasional hours in May-June or September-October if available

Location

• High Park or Toronto Music Garden (Queen's Quay and Spadina)

Wage

• $10.93 per hour

Deadline for Applications:

February 7, 2012 is the deadline for applications for all positions. - Applications received after the deadline are welcome, and will be considered if necessary.

- An application form must accompany all resumes and is available on-line at http://www.toronto.ca/parks/hiringnow/index.htm .

- Applications must be returned to 150 Borough Dr., 5th Floor, Toronto, ON, M1P 4N7, c/o Stella Warwar, or faxed to 416-396 5121.

- For more information regarding the position please contact 416-392-1329 or email kidsgrow@toronto.ca .