Environmental Educator

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Job Title:

Environmental Educator
Job

Requisition
Ministry:
Environment and Protected Areas

Location:

Calgary
Full or Part-Time:
Full-Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary:
Temporary Summer Seasonal – Up to 5 Months (Ends June 30, 2026)
Scope:
Open Competition
Closing Date:
Open until a suitable candidate is found
Classification:
Administrative Support 2 (AS2)
Salary: $21.27 to $26.92 hourly

We support Albertans in being proud stewards of air, land, water, and biodiversity by leading the work required for the desired environmental outcomes and sustainable development of natural resources. We work to protect and enhance Alberta’s environment and ecosystems to ensure a sustainable future, making life better for Albertans.

For more information about the Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas, please visit our website at:

Environmental Educators work as a part of a team to provide visitors to Bow Habitat Station with exceptional learning opportunities that foster conservation and stewardship of Alberta’s fish, water and ecosystems. You will lead the delivery of education programs and activities for all ages and abilities – from toddlers to seniors. This position collaborates with a larger front-line team and adheres to established programs, policies and procedures to ensure quality and consistency in program delivery.

Through these services, you will actively support BHS in fostering community and lifelong connections with Alberta’s environment.

• Delivering indoor and outdoor environmental education programs and activities to schools, groups, and public of all ages and abilities.
• Maintaining and repairing resources.
• Collecting visitor feedback and data.
• Supporting with the delivery of front-line services.
• Assisting with other departmental duties as required.

This role requires a dedicated individual who is able to adapt in a changing environment while being committed to providing exceptional service to all visitors.

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in-depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

How Competencies will apply to this role

Agility
:
The capacity to anticipate, evaluate, and swiftly adapt to shifting priorities, maintain resilience during uncertain times, and excel in a dynamic work environment.

Building Collaborative Environments
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Taking the lead in creating conditions and atmospheres that foster effective collaboration, enabling individuals to work together productively to achieve shared objectives. Demonstrates respect for others’ input and expertise and is willing to learn from others by encouraging open and considerate discussion of issues.

Systems Thinking
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Recognizing that tasks performed within the Alberta Public Service (APS) are part of a broader, interconnected environment. It is essential to comprehend that activities within one segment of the APS can have far-reaching impacts on other groups and projects, both within and outside the organization. Systems thinking helps us consider these wider consequences and connections.

Creative Problem Solving
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The ability to evaluate options and consequences in novel ways to develop innovative solutions and achieve desired outcomes.

Drive for Results
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Effectively sets goals to prioritize work and proactively seeks advice or guidance when needed. Recognizes program objectives and one’s own contributions through service delivery, performance, and interpersonal interactions to ensure future success.

Develop Self and Others
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Takes initiative to stay current on skills, approaches, and technologies in their field of work. Reflects on one’s own performance to understand success, participates in developmental activities, and contributes to team learning by sharing information, knowledge, and experiences.

Minimum requirement: A completed High school diploma