Education Interpreter

The Village at Black Creek, 1000 Murray Ross Parkway, North York, Ontario, Canada

Posted Friday, January 9, 2026 at 5:00 AM | Expires Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 4:59 AM

Current Rate of Pay:
Min = $27.02/hr, Max = $31.32/hr

Employment type:

Temporary Contract

Duration of employment: 6 Months

Hours of work: variable work hours

Work location:

The Village at Black Creek

Division:
Education and Training

Business The Village at Black Creek

Travel: 0%

Flexible Work Arrangements:
No

Existing Vacancy:
Yes

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Please submit your resume and cover letter in one file (PDF or Word) and upload using only the ‘Resume’ features within the application prior to 11:59 pm on January 23, 2026.

By working at TRCA you will:

• Work outdoors during the spring and summer in beautiful natural areas.
• Gain valuable experience working at a conservation authority.
• Get access to TRCA’s Reciprocal Program (discounts across various Ontario attractions).

How you will contribute as part of the TRCA team:

The Education Interpreter delivers hands‑on environmental, cultural heritage, nature, recreation, and renewable energy programs (dependent on location) to visitors and visitor groups of TRCA/partner sites and facilities, as well potentially at client sites. The Education Interpreter plays an active role in customer experience ensuring all visitors have a positive experience.

Major Responsibilities:

• Guides and leads visitors and visitor groups to TRCA’s sites and facilities on established programs focused on environmental, cultural heritage, nature, recreation, and renewable energy (dependent on location)
• Learns program content to be able to effectively deliver interactive programs to various audiences
• Ensures program equipment/supplies including artifacts are well maintained, clean and stored appropriately
• Provides support in program development and administrative tasks as required

What will you need to succeed:

Education (degree/diploma/certifications/licenses)

• Minimum pursuing a post‑secondary diploma or degree in a related field
• Successful completion of a Vulnerable Sector Screening. Employees/candidates under the age of eighteen (18) years are not eligible to have a VSS, therefore will not be required

Experience

• 2+ years of experience working with children in a group setting
• Experience working with large groups in delivering programs and activities
• Previous experience delivering environmental, nature or historical programs

Knowledge/Skill/Ability – Competencies

• Knowledge of 19th century Canadian social history, natural history, or environmentally related discipline
• Ability to deliver programs/information to audiences of various ages, adapting style to ensure audience appropriateness
• Ability to communicate effectively with tact and courtesy
• Experience interacting and connecting with persons of various social, cultural, or economic backgrounds; at ease with a variety of audiences
• Strong communication skills to provide clear and concise communication in both non‑emergency and emergency situations
• Able to comprehend written documentation and procedural guidelines
• Must be flexible to work all required shifts, including weekends and holidays

While the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) thanks all applicants for their interest, only those under consideration will be contacted for interviews. Please be advised that successful incumbent(s) may be required to undergo a vulnerable sector screening and/or driver’s abstract check as a part of the final step in the hiring process.

TRCA is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and TRCA Policies, accommodation will be provided at any point throughout…