What’s The Buzz Around Bienenstock Natural Playgrounds?
Written by: Bienenstock Natural Playgrounds On: Jul 1 , 2019
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What’s The Buzz Around Bienenstock Natural Playgrounds?
Welcome to the inaugural post of The Buzz – our blog to keep you in the know about all things Bienenstock Natural Playgrounds.
In addition to updates about our projects, transformative training workshops, and advocacy campaigns, The Buzz will provide readers with:
Company news
Information about the natural playground industry
Nature-play tips and tricks
How-to articles
Inspiring anecdotes from our team
And more
Additionally, The Buzz will serve as a platform for readers to ask questions, and gain expert advice from our diverse team of landscape designers and educators. It’s all part of our goal to connect more children to nature.
Help us getThe Buzzout today by sharing our posts on social media, and starting a conversation!
In this session, we will streamline your loose parts and tools that can be used outdoors for the early years. The goal is to add loose parts that promote big body play while supporting problem-solving both physically and socially. We will add to what you have and simplify your outdoor programming to create child-led and inclusive experiences where all learning styles and personalities shine through.
Understanding what loose parts and tools are needed to support child-led play outdoors.
Understanding how to incorporate loose parts and tools to support your outdoor programming.
Providing purchasing options of where to get these loose parts.
This session will focus on the importance and benefits of outdoor unstructured free play. We will explore why it’s essential to child development and how it supports the foundational skills for learning. We will showcase outdoor environments where child led play is fostered and creativity, problem-solving, self regulation, and motor skills flourish. Streamline your loose parts and tools that can be used outdoors in all types of weather. Simplify your programming and create child led and inclusive experiences where all learning styles and personalities shine through.
Understanding the developmental benefits of outdoor, child led, unstructured play.
Learning how to set up your playground to provide a variety of outdoor unstructured free play.
Understanding what loose parts and tools needed to support child led play outdoors.
At Bienenstock, we celebrate divergent thinking and risk-taking. We learn from each other and we push each other to experiment. We aren’t content to work on the cutting edge; we want to define the global future of our field. While our backgrounds are unique, we are grounded in our shared belief in the awesome power of nature to enrich child development and develop the next generation of environmental stewards.
We have developed an organization for individuals who are:
Joyful: Happy and like to have fun
Motivated: Driven and want to make a true difference
Ownership: Proud of the work they do every day
Teamwork: Looking to support and be supported as part of a tightly knit team
We’re growing again and looking to add another talented and motivated member to our team. The BNP culture strikes a unique balance between an organized, highly-supportive team-centric environment that is productivity-driven. Pushing each other comes from a real belief that we are helping the world by connecting children to nature through our work; access to nature isn’t the problem, it’s the solution to a host of issues surrounding play-based child development. If you are a high performer looking for a workplace where we celebrate our wins and learn from our losses, where we care for each other and place a premium on a positive attitude; we look forward to hearing from you.
Inspire us and we will work hard to inspire you.
Nature Play Media Specialist
We are seeking an experienced and talented individual to join our marketing team. Your primary responsibility in this position will be to both gather digital media surrounding our projects, workshops, manufacturing process, education sessions and opening events across North America as well as develop accompanying storylines and narratives that align with the BNP brand, mission and values. This role will require someone with refined social skills (both spoken and written), photography and videography experience (A willingness to learn drone photography and videography along with time lapse setups) and is willing to travel. Travel is an important component of this position as the person in this role will capture project openings across North America. The ability to maintain timelines and deliver on deadlines is a must. This role will report to our Global Head of Marketing but will require a responsible candidate who is able to work independently.
Specific Responsibilities (but not limited to):
Story Teller (sharing our stories and celebrating our team members and projects)
Social Media Strategy and Management
Curating the BNP social media platform across brands; developing thoughtful narratives and relevant updates that align with our purpose/mission/values and help drive our marketing campaigns
Creating thoughtful narratives for social and digital outlets that align with brand identity and the marketing strategy at BNP.
Capturing photos, video footage of our projects, team members, manufacturing processes, installations, education, maintenance
Managing our DAM (digital asset management tool); curating images and adding to our digital library
Desired Skills and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree strongly recommended
Social media knowledge/experience a plus
Photography background; experience and an artistic eye are necessities
Videography; filming using DSLR cameras, wireless audio solutions, hand-held stabilizers
Great organizational skills and ability to prioritize and multiple tasks in order to meet schedules
Ability to work and thrive in a team environment
Strong organizational and time management skills
Strong communication skills: written, oral and presentation
Superior interpersonal skills for client/partner interface
Detail-oriented, self-motivator able to deliver high quality work with limited supervision
Comfortable working from home or on the road
Experienced in using/ can learn to use Microsoft Office & Google products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and GSuite Applications
Drone Operator; willingness to learn and become certified
Time-Lapse Photography: Experience with construction time-lapse photography or willingness to learn
Working at Bienenstock Natural Playgrounds
Full time position
Benefits included
Cost of living wage increase once per year
Competitive salary & Bonus Structure
Training and development opportunities
Opportunities to travel
Please send your resume to chris.ozolins@naturalplaygrounds.ca. BNP is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all candidates, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Junior Shipper/Receiver
Position: Junior Shipper/Receiver Location: Head Office Flamborough, ON Status: Full-Time Reports To: Production Manager
We consider ourselves very fortunate to be the team who gets to ship the parts and pieces for the
amazing play spaces for our clients. Seeing the kids enjoy the spaces we create is the reason why
we are all here.
Are you experienced in picking and palletizing freight?
Are you passionate about the appreciation and benefits of nature play?
Specific Responsibilities:
We are looking for a Junior Shipper/Receiver who will be responsible for order picking and
material handling. You will use banding equipment to pick and pack amazing, one-of-a-kind
playground components to be shipped all across North America. You will work closely with the
rest of the logistics team to develop truck and pallet plans to efficiently ship our products. You’ll
also work closely with the production team to transport finished goods and raw materials around
the facility.
If you have the following qualifications then this job is for you:
● Experience in warehousing
● Experience in material handling
● Experience in manufacturing
● Experience in SAP/ERP/MRP systems
● Ability to lift at least 50lbs
Preference will be given to anyone with one of the following attributes, or more:
● Enjoy working with your hands
● Ability to self-start and follow directions
● Contribute to core company values
Daily Tasks
● Follow health and safety policies
● Daily data entry into company software
● Use of banding equipment to pick and palletize unique products
● Use of heavy equipment to transport finished goods and raw materials
● Working in a team environment and meeting shipping deadlines
Incentives For You:
● Full-time, permanent position
● Competitive wages
● Training and development opportunities
● Extended Health Benefits
● Comprehensive Annual Bonus program
● Overtime pay after 44hrs/wk
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: $18.00-$23.00 per hour
Please send your resume to careers@naturalplaygrounds.ca. BNP is an equal opportunity employer. We
thank all candidates, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Production: Finisher
Position: Finisher Location: Head Office Flamborough, ON Status: Full-Time Reports To: Production Manager
We consider ourselves very fortunate to be the team who gets to produce the parts and pieces for the
amazing play spaces for our clients. Seeing the kids enjoy the spaces we create is the reason why we are
all here.
Are you experienced in creative woodworking?
Are you passionate about the appreciation and benefits of nature play?
Specific Responsibilities:
We are looking for a Finisher who will be responsible for taking our products to the next level of quality.
You will use various tools to eliminate imperfections and bring out the impressive beauty of our natural,
wooden products. You can also expect to have a hand in minor assembly and manufacturing processes.
If you have the following qualifications then this job is for you:
● Experience in carpentry
● Experience in arboriculture
● Experience in manufacturing
● Experience in creative woodworking
● Ability to lift at least 50lbs
Preference will be given to anyone with one of the following attributes, or more:
● Enjoy working with your hands
● Ability to self-start and follow directions
● Contribute to core company values
Daily Tasks
● Follow health and safety policies
● Daily data entry into company software
● Use of powered abrasive tools to remove imperfections and polish wooden products
● Use of power tools to assist in the assembly and manufacturing process
● Working in a team environment and meeting production deadlines
Incentives For You:
● Full-time, permanent position
● Competitive wages
● Training and development opportunities
● Extended Health Benefits
● Comprehensive Annual Bonus program
● Overtime pay after 44hrs/wk
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: $18.00-$23.00 per hour
Please send your resume to careers@naturalplaygrounds.ca. BNP is an equal opportunity employer. We
thank all candidates, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Landscape Construction Labourer
Position: Landscape Construction Labourer Location: Head Office Flamborough, ON Status: Full-Time Reports To: Production Manager
We consider ourselves very fortunate to be the team who gets to install amazing play spaces for
our clients. Seeing the kids enjoy the spaces we create is the reason why we are all here.
Are you experienced in Landscape Construction or Woodworking?
Are you passionate about the appreciation and benefits of nature play?
Specific Responsibilities:
We are looking for experienced Landscape Construction Labourers who will be responsible
for the build and installation of natural playground components for various clients in public and
private settings.
If you have the following qualifications then this job is for you:
● experience in the landscaping industry
● Experience in general construction
● Expert job site organization
● Experience in problem solving
● Ability to lift at least 50lbs
● Ability to travel occasionally up to 3 weeks.
● Valid G license
Preference will be given to anyone with one of the following attributes, or more:
● You have examples of superb organization ability and meticulous attention to detail
● You excel in project problem solving and planning
● You have experience working with a chainsaw
● You have excavator and skidsteer experience
● You can confidently read blueprints and site plans
● You have obtained a valid AR license
Daily Tasks
● Follow and enforce health and safety policies
● Report into Operations management
● Prioritizing tasks, managing timelines,
● Scheduling and delegating tasks as well as motivating and disciplining crew
● Ordering materials from vendors and scheduling material drop-offs
● Using machinery and power tools to build playground components
● Working in a team environment and meeting installation deadlines
Incentives For You:
● Winter employment in our production facility – without snow removal
● Full-time, permanent position
● Competitive salary
● Training and development opportunities
● Extended Health Benefits
● Comprehensive Annual Bonus program
● Overtime pay after 44hrs/wk
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: $20.00-$30.00 per hour
Additional pay:
● Overtime pay
Schedule:
● 10 hour shift
● Day shift
● Monday to Friday
● No weekends
● Overtime
Please send your resume to careers@naturalplaygrounds.ca. BNP is an equal opportunity employer. We
thank all candidates, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
