Nature Interpreter

Royal Botanical Gardens is seeking enthusiastic and knowledgeable individuals to join our team as Environmental Education Interpreters to help deliver public programming with an emphasis on our Paddling in Paradise programs during the summer season. This role is ideal for those who are passionate about nature, education, and engaging with the public.

This is a seasonal position commencing June 25, 2026, and concluding September 19, 2026.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging environmental education programs that inspire curiosity and foster a deeper connection to nature for audiences of all ages, in both indoor and outdoor settings.
• Lead safe and interactive canoe experiences for adults, youth and families, including conducting safety briefings, ensuring adherence to all waterfront and boating procedures and assisting with loading, unloading, and maintenance of paddling equipment.
• Actively engage with program participants to create memorable learning experiences, adapting content and approach to suit diverse audiences and learning styles.
• Maintain clear and timely communication with participants and RBG educational staff to support seamless program coordination.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure safe, inclusive, and high-quality program delivery, while contributing feedback to enhance future programming.
• Ensure the care and organization of program materials, and complete administrative tasks such as attendance tracking, program evaluations, and summary reports.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to deliver engaging public programs.
• Knowledge and interest in nature, plants, gardening, and environmental science, supported by formal or informal education and/or experience.
• Experience leading canoeing and/or kayaking programs in recreational or instructional settings. 
• Experience leading outdoor recreation, camp, environmental education, paddling, or interpretive programs.
• Valid Standard First Aid Certificate with CPR-C (required upon hiring, at the candidate’s expense).
• Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC) required at the candidate’s expense.
• ORCKA level 2 or equivalent qualification required at the candidate's expense.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between RBG properties.

Working Conditions 

• Part-time casual contract with the number of hours based on program bookings and your availability. 
• Shifts are available weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays. 
• Position is mostly outdoors with some indoor work in all seasons in all types of weather. 
• Must be able to walk 2–4 km over hilly, uneven terrain in all seasons and weather conditions. 
• Must be able to lift and carry canoes, paddles, PFDs, and other equipment.

Interested applicants are invited to submit their resume online at www.rbg.ca/careers before 11:59 PM on June 17, 2026.

RBG is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fair and accessible employment practices. We encourage applications from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions. 

We are committed to creating an environment which is accessible to all customers, employees and applicants. Reasonable accommodations in the hiring process will be provided to people with disabilities upon request.

We use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance our recruitment process, ensuring efficiency and fairness. AI helps us review applications consistently, match skills to job requirements, and streamline communication. All decisions are guided by human oversight to uphold our commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity. If you have questions about the use of AI in this process, feel free to contact [email protected].

We thank all those applicants however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.