Job Description

Who we are \xe2\x80\xa6
Through our 660-acre reclaimed urban green space, FortWhyte Alive (FWA) brings people together to share unforgettable experiences and build sustainable relationships with nature and each other. We are dedicated to providing programming, natural settings, and facilities for environmental education, outdoor recreation, and social enterprise. In doing so, FortWhyte promotes awareness and understanding of the natural world and actions leading to sustainable living.
Employment Opportunity - Woodshop Coordinator - UPDATED
Do you enjoy woodworking and have experience with developing and delivering a variety of woodworking programs to youth, volunteers, and the general public? If so, FortWhyte Alive is looking for an experienced individual to join our FortWhyte Farm Programs Team.
What you will do \xe2\x80\xa6
Working in our new Ben and Rose Puchniak Woodworking Studio at FortWhyte Farms, as the selected candidate you will demonstrate capacity to design and execute curriculum and programming as well as coordinate activities that support the long-term sustainability of the woodworking studio social enterprise.
In addition to the responsibilities above, you will develop safety protocols, procedures and conduct safety training to all individuals using the woodworking studio.
What you will offer \xe2\x80\xa6
As the selected candidate you will bring your woodworking skills, knowledge and experience to the position. In addition to your knowledge and experience, you will have excellent problem solving, communication, mentoring, planning and program delivery skills.
Why work at FortWhyte Alive\xe2\x80\xa6
At FortWhyte Alive, our dynamic Team Members enjoy a spectacular workspace filled with nature, a variety of free workshops to support their professional development and knowledge of outdoor adventure, free family membership to FWA and discounted memberships to partner organizations, discounts at our Nature Shop and Buffalo Stone Caf\xc3\xa9 and many more perks.
FortWhyte Alive is devoted to developing a work environment and recruitment processes that are inclusive and barrier-free. Please let us know if you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from members of any group experiencing barriers to equity including, but not limited to, women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and 2SLGBTQ+ people.
FortWhyte Alive is located on Treaty 1 Territory, on the traditional lands of the Anishinaabe, Ininew (Cree), Oji-Cree, Dene, and Dakota peoples, as well as the National Homeland of the Red River M\xc3\xa9tis.