Date Posted: 05/30/2025
Req ID: 43184
Faculty/Division: VP & Provost
Department: Hart House
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00057771

ABOUT US:

Hart House is a student and community-facing cultural, learning and wellness centre, with locations at the University of Toronto St. George campus and “Hart House Farm” in Caledon, Ontario. This 150-acre outdoor education space is part of the UNESCO Niagara Escarpment Biosphere Region and within the Mississaugas of the Credit Treaty territory. It features woods, fields, ponds, an outdoor sauna, caves, recreational equipment, and various gathering, learning and overnight stay spaces.
A student-led Hart House Standing committee plays a key role in delivering an annual set of programs at the farm.
Purchased in 1949, Hart House Farm has served as a recreational and educational space for University of Toronto students and has been a focus of programming for access and outreach initiatives with an array of communities.
Hart House Farm is a vibrant co-curricular land-based space shared by the University of Toronto community, that seeks to support and prioritize: Indigenous Engagement and Land-Based Learning: and Student Engagement through values centered around land stewardship, access, collaboration and Indigenization.
As such, Hart House has re-engaged with a number of Indigenous campus and community partners to support Indigenous ceremonies, healing, learning, and community building.
Events and programming at Hart House Farm involve numerous and various U of T and community groups and partners, academic partners and programs, and serves all three campuses of the University
Visit our website to learn more: Hart House Farm
Location: 15911 Creditview Rd, Terra Cotta, ON L7C 3G8

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, or acceptable combination of equivalent education and experience including Indigenous Land-Based learning and ways of working
• Lived experience as a member of Indigenous community and professional experience working with Indigenous communities, is required
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in land-based outdoor education, environmental education, Indigenous education, or a related field
• Experience supervising and mentoring staff and volunteers, and working with students or youth
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Innovative self-starter with ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work effectively in a highly diverse University community
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and project management skills
• Proficiency in program planning and evaluation for program efficiency and student learning outcomes
• Ability to work weekends and evenings as required
• Valid Ontario non-probationary Class G Driver’s Licence and access to a vehicle
• Standard First Aid and CPR certification

LIVED EXPERIENCE STATEMENT

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position

Notes:

• A cover letter is required to accompany your application.
• If you have any questions or would like to review the full job description, please reach out to dilini.perera@utoronto.c

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Keeping well-informed on theories related to equity, diversity and inclusion
• Keeping well-informed on University programs, policies and procedures
• Ensuring other adhere to established risk management protocols during University events
• Building and strengthening relationships with stakeholders and partners of strategic importance
• Fostering cooperative working relationships with a wide variety of internal and external contacts
• Planning and implementing components of curricular and/or co-curricular programs and activities
• Consulting with instructors, administrators and student groups on the development of tailored programming needs
• Advising students on the implementation of rules and regulations regarding the use of space and organizing events on campus

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL BE:

• Adaptable
• Approachable
• Intuitive
• Proactive
• Problem solver
• Resourceful

Notes:

• A cover letter is required to accompany your application.
• If you have any questions or would like to review the full job description, please reach out to dilini.perera@utoronto.ca

Closing Date: 06/22/2025, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:45am-5:00pm, with occasional evenings or weekends (On-site presence at the farm may be required)