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Wendigo Lake Expeditions Inc., operator of Project D.A.R.E. strives to be an employer of choice - offering competitive compensation and a supportive work environment. Our business plan anticipates steady growth in business and employment over the foreseeable future.

The most frequent job vacancies currently are for Outdoor Recreation Instructors and Irregularly Scheduled Program Support Officers for our Project D.A.R.E. program. All staff must provide job references, a medical and consent to a criminal record check prior to being employed.

Instructors/Residential Care Workers (RCW's) are employees and paid a variable per diem which reflects formal education, Project D.A.R.E. work experience, services provided and level of responsibility. Per diems vary from $110 to $200, resulting in a typical annual income between $34-40,000 plus a generous benefit package. Instructors provide all the direct service programming, including facilitating low and high ropes course and challenge course activities, wilderness expeditions and supporting the school program delivered by the Near North School Board. Instructors are also contracted to design and deliver special programs for schools, eco-tourists and other client groups. Instructors typically possess a relevant college certificate or university degree, Bronze Cross, Advanced Wilderness First Aid, F-class driver's license, various certifications (canoeing, climbing, etc.) and experience working with youth-at-risk. If you are well-qualified, enjoy the challenge of working with youth who have very challenging behaviours, and would like to work as a member of a supportive and motivated team - send a cover letter and resume to: jobs@projectdare.com.

Program Support Officers (PSO's) are employees with responsibility to provide security services such as awake night supervision, behavioural intervention, facility security rounds, transporting of students, maintenance and other program support duties. PSO's must possess (or obtain) an F-class license, Standard First Aid and CPR-C certification. On-the-job training is provided. Irregularly scheduled part-time PSO's are paid $12.00 - $13.50/hr., and full time regular schedule PSO's earn $13.50 - $16.00/hour plus benefits.

Internships & Co-op Placements

Wendigo Lake Expeditions is a teaching facility with a long history of providing three and four month work placements for college students enrolled in an Outdoor Recreation Instructor or Correctional Services Worker course of study. Many of Project D.A.R.E.'s current staff began as Interns. College interns receive no payment for work but are provided with free room and board and the loan of necessary gear.

Interested?… E-mail us at:
jobs@projectdare.com

Write to:
Employment Opportunities
Wendigo Lake Expeditions Inc./Project D.A.R.E.
Box 2000
South River, ON
P0A 1X0
Fax: 705-386-2345
Phone: 705-386-2376 ext. 201

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Employee Medical Information and Assessment Form (85.3KB)