Trip Leader - School of Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism
Trip Leader
OUTD 3370/4370 - Cycle Tourism Northern Minnesota
Lakehead University - Thunder Bay Campus
Position Available: Trip Leader (Instructor/Facilitator/Risk Manager)
Date of Posting: January 31, 2020
Starting Date: May 7, 2020
Completion Date: May 30, 2020
Trip Dates: May 19 to May 28/29, 2020
Application Deadline: Friday February 28, 2020
Position Duties: Trip planning, leading a group on an extended cycling trip, supporting field research, instructing various outdoor skills, interpreting natural and cultural features, group facilitation, risk management, logistics, and evaluation of students' knowledge and skills.
Position Qualifications: The candidate must be a university or college graduate. Successful candidates must have excellent communication, planning and instructional skills. Candidates should be exemplary teachers, have sound judgement and safety management skills, and have extensive experience in leading groups extended cycling expeditions. Candidates must have a valid passport, health insurance, and be able to travel to the United States. Preference will be given to individuals with recent field work, current Wilderness First Responder, bicycle repair and maintenance skills, and cycling certification.
Hours: T.B.A.
Instructor: Alexa Haberer
Email: alexa.haberer@lakeheadu.ca
"Lakehead is a comprehensive university with a reputation for innovative programs and cutting-edge research. With campuses located in Thunder Bay and Orillia, Lakehead has over 8,600 students and 2,100 faculty and staff. With an emphasis on collaborative learning and independent critical thinking and a multidisciplinary teaching approach, Lakehead offers a variety of degree and diploma programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels through its ten faculties, including Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Health and Behavioural Sciences, Natural Resources Management, Science and Environmental Studies, Social Sciences and Humanities, Graduate Studies, the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (West Campus) and Ontario’s newest Faculty of Law. For further information, please visit: www.lakeheadu.ca."
A completed Confirmation of Eligibility to Work in Canada form must accompany your package. This form is available on our website at : https://www.lakeheadu.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/63/OldForms/ScIIForms/Confirmation%20of%20Eligibility%20to%20Work%20in%20Canada.pdf
Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter, resume, a Confirmation of Eligibility to Work in Canada form, and the contact information of 3 references in a single PDF file to:
Annette Graham (agraham@lakeheadu.ca)
SN20002AA
School of Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism
Lakehead University
955 Oliver Road Thunder Bay, ON Canada P7B 5E1
Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and other equity-seeking groups. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. This is in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements.
We appreciate your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be notified. Lakehead University is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (807) 343-8334 or human.resources@lakeheadu.ca to make appropriate arrangements.