The Hamilton Conservation Authority has a seasonal opportunity for a
Trail Ambassador
(2 positions)
Reporting to the Outdoor Environmental Education & Program Specialist, the Trail Ambassador will engage with visitors on-site to promote responsible trail use, provide educational outreach, and support conservation area programs. This role involves public interaction, environmental education, customer service, and program development.
Responsibilities
The position will work closely with the education team to:
- Actively engage with the public on trails to promote trail etiquette and responsible outdoor recreation
- Educate visitors on conservation area programs using educational materials and props
- Provide environmental education on local ecology, wildlife, and sustainability topics
- Develop and deliver recreational programs for visitors
- Promote user compliance with conservation area rules and regulations to ensure safe and positive customer experiences
- Assist visitors with questions, payments, and general customer service needs
- Support the outdoor education team with events and educational programs
- Prepare regular reports on visitation statistics, program attendance, and visitor interactions
- Organize and maintain educational and program materials and equipment
- Facility and grounds grounds maintenance as required
- Travel to multiple conservation areas as needed to support programming and outreach
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Minimum secondary education enrollment. Enrolled in Post-secondary education in Environmental Studies, Education, or a related field (or equivalent experience) preferred
- Valid G2 driver’s license (or higher) required
- Work experience in education, conservation areas, or parks is an asset
- Public relations, outreach, or customer service experience is an asset
- Experience leading outdoor education programs or public engagement initiatives is an asset
Working Conditions
This position will work weekends, Thursday to Monday, holidays, with occasional evenings. This position reports to the, Dundas Valley Education Centre, 650 Governors Road, Dundas, ON. With travel or multiple HCA Conservation Areas as needed. Must be willing to work outdoors in all types of weather.
Work Term and Rate of Pay
These are contract positions; one contract term is 16 weeks from May 12 to August 30, 2025. The other is 12 weeks from June 9 to August 30, 2025. The rate of pay is $17.45 per hour.
Application Process
Interested applicants are to send their cover letter and resume in PDF or MS Word format via email by 4 PM Friday, April 18th, 2025 to: jobs@conservationhamilton.ca. Please include job title in email subject line.
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.
