You’ll work within a team where service excellence, learning and knowledge sharing, and feedback and accountability are highly valued, and where communication, trust, respect, and positivity form the foundation for everything we do.
G.R. Pearkes Recreation Centre is hiring experienced and enthusiastic Instructor IIIs to plan and lead Naturalist programs Naturalist programs for all ages children to adults. These programs aim to foster environmental awareness, curiosity, and connection to the natural world through hands-on learning, outdoor exploration, and interactive activities. Instructors are responsible for designing and delivering engaging lessons on local ecology, wildlife, and conservation; preparing and maintaining materials and equipment; ensuring participant safety; and creating an inclusive and inspiring experience for all.
Requirements include a minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a natural history-related field such as biology or environmental studies, or an arts degree with substantial experience and knowledge in natural history. Emergency First Aid and CPR-C are required. The ideal candidate will be comfortable presenting to groups of all ages and possess both a strong foundational knowledge of local ecosystems and the ability to adapt programming to different age groups. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Employment is subject to provision of a satisfactory Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector (PIC-VS) no older than six months.
The successful candidate will be required to work a variety of shifts, including daytime, after school, evenings, and weekends; hours and schedules are subject to change based on program needs. As a component of the selection process, testing may be conducted. While we thank all applicants for applying, only those under consideration will be contacted.
This is a C.U.P.E. Local 2011 position with a wage of $29.51 per hour plus 15% in lieu of benefits. Job description and competition information can be found at www.saanich.ca. Please apply by 11:45 p.m. on October 12, 2025, quoting competition 25237.
The District of Saanich is recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for 2025. As an equitable and inclusive employer, we value diversity of people to best represent the community we serve and provide excellent services to our citizens. We strive to attract and retain passionate and talented individuals of all backgrounds, demographics, and life experiences. If you require any adjustments to enable participation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact in confidence accessibilityHR@saanich.ca.
