School Water Outreach Instructor Contract NEW

School Outreach Instructor

Do work that matters. Grow with a positive, collaborative team. Water First is looking for creative, enthusiastic relationship-builders to support sustainable access to safe, clean water in partnership with Indigenous communities across Canada.

Water First is a registered charity grounded in trust-building, meaningful relationships, and lasting impact. Our engagement is guided by responsibility and accountability, with Indigenous voices, experiences, worldviews, and inherent rights centred across all our work.

To ensure Indigenous perspectives lead discussions about work with Indigenous communities, we integrate consultation with Indigenous staff, the Indigenous Advisory Council, community partners, and Indigenous members of our Board of Directors.

We respect and value Indigenous cultural traditions and practices in our workplaces, including the burning of medicines such as tobacco, sage, cedar, and sweetgrass. All employees are expected to maintain strong Indigenous historical and cultural awareness and commit to ongoing learning to support respectful, informed approaches throughout the organization.

Water First strongly encourages applications from Indigenous candidates, particularly those from communities where our programming is delivered or expanding.

The School Outreach Instructor coordinates with our team to deliver Water Science education programs for Indigenous students. By facilitating hands-on workshops, outdoor learning, and project-based activities, the role fosters engagement and interest in water science for Indigenous learners from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Programs are developed and delivered in collaboration with Indigenous community partners to ensure locally relevant learning.

Start Date: Sept 14, 2026
End Date: August 27th, 2027
Work Location: Travel/ Remote / Work from home
Job Type: On-call, part-time contract
Salary range: $30.00/hour

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:
Deliver in-person, week-long and multi-week water science programs in Indigenous communities across Canada
Coordinate outreach with educators, community partners, and external groups to support water science programs
Collaborate with internal teams to support program development and continuous improvement
Represent the organization in public engagements and support communications initiatives
Maintain program materials and inventory
Commit to ongoing learning of Indigenous histories and ways of being to support respectful work practices

The ideal candidate for this position will possess the following:

Qualifications:
Experience in education, environmental studies, science, or a related field with post-secondary or equivalent experience
Valid Class G driver’s license
Willingness to travel to Indigenous communities for week-long programming
Current Standard First Aid Certificate

Assets:
Bachelor of Education and/or teaching certification
Experience in outdoor, classroom, or science-based education
Background in environmental or Indigenous studies, science, or related fields
Experience working with Indigenous communities
Bilingual (French/English) or knowledge of Indigenous languages

Skills:
Experience delivering educational programs
Strong leadership, communication, and presentation skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment
Highly organized with strong time management and problem-solving skills
Experience working with children and youth (K-12)
Proficiency with Google Suite, virtual meeting tools, and basic project management
Adaptable, self-motivated, and committed to ongoing learning
Passion for environmental education and community engagement

Please Note:
This is an on-call, part-time contract from September 14th, 2026 to August 28th, 2027. The hours will vary depending on the number of community outreach opportunities that are available.

All applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada and possess a valid Social Security Number (SIN).
Candidates will be required to undergo a Vulnerable Sector security check as a condition of employment.

Excited to learn more about this opportunity? We’d love to hear from you. Water First is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and strongly encourages Indigenous applicants. We are dedicated to a fair, equitable, and barrier-free hiring process in accordance with AODA and will provide accommodations upon request.

While we appreciate the interest of all candidates, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Interested candidates should please forward their cover letters and resumes to [email protected] by August 10, 2026.