3-month contract opportunity! Join the country’s most trusted environmental organization and become a force for good. 

 About the David Suzuki Foundation

Always grounded in sound evidence, the David Suzuki Foundation empowers people to take action in their communities on the environmental challenges we collectively face. Through evidence-based research, policy analysis, education and citizen empowerment, we conserve and protect the natural environment to create a sustainable Canada.

Our mission is to protect nature’s diversity and the well-being of all life, now and for the future. Our vision is that we all act every day on the understanding that we are One with Nature. #OneNature

You can learn more about us at www.davidsuzuki.org

The David Suzuki Foundation hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equality and diversity within its community and to a welcoming and inclusive workplace. We especially welcome applications from Indigenous persons, visible minority group members, women, persons with different abilities, people of all sexual orientations and genders, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. 

Position Title: Indigenous Outdoor Education Outreach Contractor

Terms: Part-time contract starting in April to June 1

Location: Our Vancouver office and remote at home

Reporting to: Senior Public Engagement Specialist Western Region

Salary:  $22.75/ per hour

About the role: 

As Indigenous Outdoor Education Outreach Contractor you would work with the DSF Western Region Senior Public Engagement Specialist to deliver outreach and engagement services related to Camp Suzuki at Chá7elkwnech and the report on its potential application by other communities. Key partners in this work will be the Canadian Camping Association and Ayas Menmen (Squamish family and youth services). Several other organizations will be important to foster partnerships between Indigenous groups and outdoor education organizations (camps).

Using the model outlined in “Setting Up Camp: Lessons from Camp Suzuki at Chá7elkwnech: Walking with the Squamish (please check our website for more details) you will work with the partner groups to compile material for a camp start-up tool kit, including sample budget, curriculum and schedule.

This contract requires excellent organizational skills, clear communication, a strong understanding of Indigenous ways of knowing and outdoor education. Keeping excellent records of the contacts and communications with partners will be a fundamental part of this contract position. At the end of the contract, you will be responsible for distributing a questionnaire to the partner groups and camps, then compiling a 5-page summary report outlining best practices, failures and successes of the project.

Responsibilities:

• Developing a coordinated plan to contact interested camps and Indigenous groups 
• Organising and providing materials, guidance and support for interested organizations; responsible for the completion of a "Camp Start-up Toolkit".
• Recognizing and recruiting quality partners
• Keeping DSF supervisor and colleagues informed of progress or challenges
• Maintaining good communications with partner organizations
• Keeping clear, detailed records of contacts and correspondence, including a database of contacts.
• Developing and distributing a questionnaire to the partner groups and camps
• Preparing a 5-page summary report outlining best practices, failures and successes of the project.

Skills, Experience and Knowledge

• Excellent organizational practices
• Familiar with Microsoft Excel, Word, Teams; other relevant programs a bonus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, confident to speak and correspond with multiple organizations.
• Experience working in public engagement
• Ability to work autonomously
• Familiarity with online tools such as Dropbox

Education and Experience: 

• Experience working with multiple organizations is a strong asset
• Extensive experience working with First Nations and other Indigenous groups
• Education or work experience in outdoor education

Skills, Experience and Knowledge

• Excellent organizational practices
• Familiar with Microsoft Excel, Word, Teams; other relevant programs a bonus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, confident to speak and correspond with multiple organizations.
• Experience working in public engagement
• Ability to work autonomously
• Familiarity with online tools such as Dropbox

Education and Experience: 

• Experience working with multiple organizations is a strong asset
• Extensive experience working with First Nations and other Indigenous groups
• Education or work experience in outdoor education

Please submit your cover letter and your resume online and submit your application by going to https://davidsuzuki.org/careers/

The position will stay open until it is filled.  Only qualified applicants will be contacted for interviews. 

We recognize the importance of a diversified workforce, and we encourage women, Indigenous People(s), First Nations, Inuk/ Inuit and Métis candidates, members of visible minorities and persons with different abilities to apply.