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Eriko Arai
Manager, Curriculum Programs
Vancouver Aquarium

The Vancouver Aquarium is not affected by the current City of Vancouver labour dispute.
Stanley Park is open and so are we!

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AquaSchool Coordinator

Nestled in the heart of beautiful Stanley Park, the Vancouver Aquarium is internationally recognized as Vancouver's leading visitor attraction, and one of Canada's foremost centres for aquatic education, research and conservation.
Chevron AquaSchool is an innovative educational program that lets grade 4-7 teachers move their classroom to the Aquarium for one week of unforgettable learning.   The classroom teacher designs and implements a long-term interdisciplinary study with an aquatic theme. After weeks of study at school, the student's learning is reinforced when they are immersed in hands-on educational experiences at the Aquarium. The program is generously funded by Chevron Canada Limited

The AquaSchool Coordinator oversees all operations of the Chevron AquaSchool program including: recruitment and selection, development of resources, planning and implementation, safety, volunteer management, appropriate allocation of resources and administration

What we offer:

*        A fast paced, fun and dynamic work environment where you will work with a team of professionals to deliver world-class results.
*        An opportunity to be truly passionate about the mission of your organization and make a significant difference through your work.
*        An inspiring downtown location in the heart of Stanley Park.
*        An attractive compensation and benefits package.

What we are looking for:

*        B.Sc. in Biology, and/or equivalent experience with animal care, field research or conservation projects.
*        Teaching degree
*        Experience with children - respectful and child-centered management skills.
*        Experience with volunteer supervision, training and recognition.
*        Able to facilitate effectively and work collaboratively with diverse groups of people.
*        Time management, multi-tasking, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
*        Commitment to continuing development and implementation of leading-edge conservation education practices.
*        Able to work independently, under pressure, in a dynamic environment
*        Able to appropriately allocate Aquarium resources (i.e. space, human resources, animals, equipment)
*        Empathy, patience, and a strong desire to see others succeed.

If you are ready for a challenging role with a dynamic organization that's truly making a difference, please submit your resume and cover letter to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. For a detailed role description, please see our career website at www.vanaqua.org/workthatmatters<http://www.vanaqua.org/workthatmatters>.


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