Environmental Educator

North Coast Ecology Centre Society; Prince Rupert; On-site; CAD 12,365,000 - 29,550,000; Full time

Job summary

North Coast Ecology Centre Society is seeking an Environmental Educator for Summer 2026 in Prince Rupert, BC. This seasonal, in‑person role involves caring for live marine invertebrates, leading hands‑on programs for curious kids, and designing mini‑exhibits about local species.

You’ll collaborate with a small team from May through August, supporting school programs, EcoCamp, and dockside biodiversity studies. Local candidates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Passionate about environmental education and conservation.
• Comfortable speaking to groups and engaging the public.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of North Coast ecology, especially marine systems.
• Able to work independently and as part of a small team.
• Creative and comfortable with social media platforms.

Responsibilities

• Open, operate, and close the Centre with staff and volunteers.
• Care for live marine invertebrates to high standards.
• Develop and deliver interactive interpretive programs.
• Design displays and mini‑exhibits for visitor engagement.
• Engage visitors through hands‑on environmental education.
• Support and mentor volunteers and interns.
• Assist with school programs and EcoCamp camps.
• Conduct visitor surveys and gather feedback.
• Assist with communications, social media, and reporting.

Job description

Environmental Educator

Prince Rupert, BC, Canada

Opportunity Type: Seasonal

Workspace: In Person

$22/hour | 17 to 26 weeks | 24 to 37.5 hours/week | Start date: May 2, 2026

About The Role

Spend Your Summer on the rugged North Coast.

Imagine spending your summer steps from the ocean. You’re caring for live marine invertebrates, leading hands‑on programs for curious kids, designing mini‑exhibits about local species, and maybe even spotting eagles and killer whales from the dock. The North Coast Ecology Centre Society is hiring up to two Environmental Educators for Summer 2026.

This is more than a summer job. It’s an opportunity to gain real‑world environmental education experience, build practical field skills, and help shape a growing community Ecology Centre on a coastline teeming with marine life.

What You’ll Actually Be Doing

As an Environmental Educator, you’ll be part of a small, passionate team bringing marine science to life. In addition to working at the Centre, in May and June, you’ll support school programming and in July and August, you will help with EcoCamp day camps and community programming. The NCECS is also leading a dockside biodiversity study and supporting a light trap study throughout summer months.

You will:

• Open, operate, and close the Centre alongside staff and volunteers
• Collect and provide exemplary care for live marine invertebrates
• Develop and deliver interactive interpretive programs
• Design creative displays and mini‑exhibits
• Engage visitors through hands‑on environmental education
• Support and mentor volunteers
• Assist with school programs and EcoCamp day camps
• Conduct visitor surveys and gather feedback
• Support communications, social media, and reporting
• Collaborate with partners and board members
• Contribute ideas to help grow and strengthen the Centre

This role is ideal for students interested in marine biology, environmental science, conservation, education, or community‑based stewardship.

What You’ll Gain

• Direct experience delivering environmental education programs
• Animal care and hands‑on marine species experience
• Public speaking and interpretation skills
• Exhibit design and science communication experience
• Insight into how a grassroots conservation organization operates
• Resume‑building experience relevant to NGOs, Parks, DFO, research organizations, and
• graduate school

Desired Qualifications

We Are Looking For Someone Who Is

• Passionate about environmental education and conservation
• Comfortable speaking to groups and engaging the public
• A strong communicator, both written and verbal
• Knowledgeable about North Coast ecology, especially marine systems
• Able to work independently and as part of a small team
• Creative and comfortable with social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok
• Organized and detail‑oriented

Assets

• Knowledge of Ts’msyen history, culture, or Sm’algyax language
• Animal care experience
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle (mileage compensated)

Local candidates will be prioritized.

Eligibility

(Canada Summer Jobs Funding May Apply)

Candidates May Need To

• Be 15 to 30 years old at the start of employment
• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or protected person
• Have a valid SIN and be legally entitled to work in Canada
• A criminal record check may be required.

About NCECS

NCECS is a registered charity working toward the creation of a permanent ecology education centre in Prince Rupert, BC. Our mission is to inspire awe, respect, and stewardship for the North Coast’s rich terrestrial and marine environments. We operate within the traditional territory of the Ts’msyen and Sm’algyax speaking peoples and are committed to incorporating Indigenous knowledge, stories, and language into our programming. As we work toward our permanent Center, we deliver programs, exhibits, camps, and events throughout the community. Our summer programming takes place out of our retrofitted shipping container on the waterfront as part of the Lax Süülda Container Market. Yes, whales have been spotted from here. We operate under a catch and release approach and will be collecting and releasing animals carefully several times through the season.