Casual Program Facilitator

Overall Purpose: Power To Be is a non-profit organization that creates access to nature for youth, families, and adults living with cognitive, physical, financial, and social barriers. We support the discovery of limitless abilities through nature-based programs.

Our program in Vancouver works throughout the community, providing programming as well as educational workshops and community engagement events. We are looking for someone to support across these services.

The Casual Position Program Facilitator supports and/or co-facilitates participant-centred outdoor recreation programs locally and in more remote locations. Primary responsibilities of the position include program facilitation, participant care, facilitating risk management and program logistics, supporting intake and administration, and working with volunteers and community partners. Shift availability for casual facilitators varies throughout the year. From May-September, there are typically several programs a month offered to casual staff. From October-April, there are typically 1-2 programs a month offered and occasional opportunity for project work.

All applicants requiring an accommodation can reach out directly to our Director of People & Culture Sharde Long at slong@powertobe.ca to ensure accessibility of the application and hiring process.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Programs

• Facilitate programming and support participants in a way that is consistent with the mission, values and policies of Power To Be.


• Assist with developing and implementing programs and curriculum (including preparation) for a variety of participants that support their abilities, expand their horizons and enrich their quality of life.


• Consider and adhere to risk management and participant protection policies and procedures in programmatic decision-making.


• Assist with any program or staff incident reviews where requested.


• Maintain proper program procedures and paperwork; ensuring ethical guidelines, participant protection, privacy protection, risk management and other related policies and procedures are followed always.


• Provide timely assistance in administrative functions such as pre-program documentation, progress reports, external and internal communications, log books, vehicle use, receipt management, participant files, and program evaluation and tracking.


• Understand and use program systems and events calendars.


• Support the direct care and maintenance of Power To Be equipment, vehicles, facilities, electronics and other assets.


• Perform other duties as required

Operations

• Be a support to co-workers, volunteers and stakeholders; assist co-workers with their responsibilities in their absence as required.


• Contribute to a positive and dynamic working culture congruent with the values of Power To Be.


• Participate in meetings as required.


• Adhere to all Power To Be policies and guidelines, and applicable legislation as they relate staff and volunteer practices.


• Understand, and implement proper fiscal controls for program expenses.


• Submit all documentation in a timely fashion.

Perform other related duties, as required

Working Conditions

We are committed to being an employer that values equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging. We actively encourage applications from equity deserving groups and seek to have a workplace that reflects the communities we serve. In consideration of our mission, it is preferred that all our staff value an active lifestyle and understand the connection between nature and wellbeing. This position involves occasional evening, weekend, and overnight commitments which involve working outside in inclement weather and the ability to perform physically demanding tasks (i.e. moving loaded kayaks, multi-day hikes, using adaptive gear like the TrailRider) is required.

Job Requirements

• As per the Ministry of Justice requirements for organizations that work with vulnerable populations, A Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA) will be required.


• Proof of full vaccination against Covid-19


• 1-2 years of experience facilitating outdoor recreation programming


• Experience with people that live with a barrier, disability or other significant life challenge(s), and/or youth and family work


• Proficiency in the use of computers including Office 365 and the internet

Assets

• Current Wilderness first aid and CPRC certification


• Demonstrated competency in outdoor pursuits including canoeing, paddleboarding and sea kayaking (Paddle Canada and SKGABC certification or equivalent is an asset)


• Valid Class 5 Driver’s license with a minimum of two years safe driving experience


• Post-secondary education in a related field


• Working knowledge of trauma-informed care, behavioural intervention, progressive curriculum and/or risk management practices


• Certification in Canoeing, Kayaking, and/or Paddleboarding


• Valid class 4 driver’s license


• NLS and/or Bronze Cross


• Experiencing using a CRM or database use

Terms of Employment: Casual/ Hourly

Location: Vancouver

Position: Program Facilitator (casual)

Reports to: Community Engagement & Education Lead

Term: Casual/ On-Call – weekends and evenings with some day time hours

Hours: As needed

Compensation: $25.68 per hour