Vancouver Aquarium Gr 12 only

 

September 2012

RE:    Counting on Howe Sound Educator Placement

We are looking for 4 highly motivated, energetic students in Grade 12 to fill the Marine Educator Work Experience Placement. Students must have completed Bio 11 in order to apply.  This placement will provide an excellent opportunity for students to gain experience working with marine invertebrates, youth and peers in an educational setting, work on their communication and leadership skills, develop a sense of teamwork and explore career options. Applicants will be accepted based on the student's work experience objectives and personal interests, as indicated in a cover letter, resume, and completed student information form, as well as an in person interview with the School Programs Coordinator.  

Job Description:

·         4 positions available

·         Assist with the preparation, delivery, peer assessment and clean up of the Counting on Howe Sound School Program

·         Enhance participants’ experience through group activities using hands-on,   interactive activity stations and props

·         Help supervise and lead peers and small groups of children during the school program

·         Help supervise the handling of live marine invertebrate animals

·         Possibility to help with animal care and maintenance in the Wet Lab

·         For more information on the Summer Camps, visit  

www.vanaqua.org/learn/schools/programs/4-7/counting-on-howe-sound

Skills Required:

·         Currently in Grade 12

·         Student must have completed Biology 11

Skills Preferred:

·         Outgoing, enthusiastic and self-motivated

·         Experience in educating and/or working with children

·         Have participated in leadership training

·         Excellent interpersonal, time management and presentation skills

·         Must be creative, flexible and proactive in problem solving

·         Interested in learning about marine biology and/or education

·         Must be comfortable working with live animals

Commitment: All Thursdays between November 1 and December 20^th from 9:00 – 2:30PM          

Mandatory Training: Thursday, November 1 from 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Please note:  Students must be able to attend the mandatory training session. 

Benefits:              

·         Gain valuable experience working with children and marine invertebrates

·         Gain valuable leadership and presentation skills

·         Priority placement in Volunteer training

·         Learn more about the animals at the Aquarium and in Howe Sound

·         Completion of hours towards Work Experience requirements

Email cover letter and resume all in 1 PDF document to  pgiraud@nvsd44.bc.ca  by  3pm October 11^th, 2012.

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September 2012

RE: Fall Wet Lab Assistant Work Experience Placement

The Vancouver Aquarium is currently recruiting 14 students for our

Fall Wet Lab Assistant Work Experience Placement.

As a work experience student, you will be working within a team of staff, volunteers, and other students to carry out routine animal care tasks and procedures and maintain vital operations of our Wet Lab facilities in order to facilitate the ultimate educational experience for our visitors as they handle and observe a wide variety of live tidal pool animals from local BC waters.

Title:	Wet Lab Assistant
Department:	Education
Term of Position:	Mandatory Training:  Sunday October  21st, 2012                                   9:00am-3:00pm Students will volunteer 1 day out of the week, Monday to Sunday: Monday       2:00pm-5:00pm    (2 students)   Tuesday      2:00pm- 5:00pm   ( 2 students) Wednesday 2:00pm-5:00pm    ( 2 students) Thursday     2:00pm-5:00pm    ( 2 students) Friday          2:00pm- 5:00pm    ( 2 students) Saturday     10 :00am-2:00pm  ( 2 students) Sunday        10 :00am-2:00pm  ( 2 students) Placement dates: Monday, October 22, 2012 to Friday February 1, 2012 excluding the following holidays, but students are still expected to come during Winter Break (Nov. 11, Dec. 24, Dec. 25, Dec. 26, Jan. 1)
Description of Volunteer Opportunity:	This placement will provide an excellent opportunity for students to build their knowledge and stewardship skills with regard to caring for marine life and the marine environment while gaining teaching experience, communication skills, developing a sense of teamwork and exploring career options through: ·         participating in daily animal care routines and operations in our Wet Lab facilities ·         participating in and facilitating safe handling of marine invertebrate animals ·         teaching visitors about marine shoreline life local to BC and the major conservation issues affecting it
Skills Preferred: Please Note:	·         Outgoing, enthusiastic and self-motivated ·         Students currently in Grades 11 or 12. ·         High level of professionalism and commitment ·         Interest in marine biology ·         Experience and/or genuine interest in educating or interacting with visitors ·         Strong English oral communications skills ·         Second language an asset Previous animal care experience is an asset but not necessary-training will be provided.
Volunteer Benefits:	·         Gain experience in animal care ·         Build knowledge of marine life and marine environment ·         Gain teaching experience in an informal setting ·         Priority placement in the volunteer training ·         Gain work experience hours

Please note: There are seven different placement options.  Please indicate clearly on the student information form in order of preference the top 3 options (days of the week) the student is applying for.

Submit your resume and cover letter to  pgiraud@nvsd44.bc.ca

The deadline  is 3pm on Thursday October 10^th.