The Hamilton Conservation Authority currently has the following employment opportunity:
Environmental Education Program Assistant
(Casual, Part time, as needed)
Reporting to the Outdoor Environmental Education & Program Specialist, will provide supplementary outdoor environmental education and recreation activities for school, camp and youth groups that support the Ontario Curriculum primarily in the areas of Science, Geography, Health & Physical Education.
The position will work closely with the education team to:
- Independently deliver programs to students from Kindergarten through to Grade 12
- Maintain program areas, materials and equipment
- Support program delivery for additional education programs
Qualifications
- Graduate of a post-secondary institution in environmental sciences, geography, recreation leadership or related field
- Preference for applicants demonstrating 3+ years working with students in the delivery of outdoor education programs
- Experience organizing and leading outdoor education and/or recreation activities
- Ability to work independently, as part of a team and show responsibility for assigned work
- Practical knowledge, enthusiasm and experience in the outdoors
- Standard First Aid & CPR certification required
- Police criminal records check including Vulnerable Sector Screening
- Must have transportation to work location
Working Conditions
This position when required will work weekdays Monday to Friday and may include some evenings & weekends. Weekly hours will vary depending on the need to support the Education Specialist and the Program Coordinator. This position reports to the Dundas Valley
Education Centre, 650 Governors Road, Dundas, ON. However, the work location may change to any of HCA’s conservation areas through the year depending on business needs. Must appreciate working outdoors, as the majority of the time is spent outdoors in all types of weather.
Income Level
Pay will be $20.27 per hour.
Anticipated Starting Date
As soon as possible.
Please submit your cover letter and resume in PDF format via email, quoting the job title in the email subject line, by 4 PM on Monday, October 20, 2025 to jobs@conservationhamilton.ca.
Although we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process; applicants are asked to inform Human Resources for any disability required accommodations in advance.
