Humane Education Content Developer

Bc-Spca; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Staff benefits

Job summary

BC SPCA is seeking a Humane Education Content Developer to create and curate print and digital education materials. You will coordinate content for Bark! magazine, e-Kids newsletter, and related publications, while editing and proofreading humane education materials.

You will also manage website content, assist with program promotion, and support communications. This role emphasizes equity, diversity, inclusion, and collaboration with not-for-profit teams.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in communication, education, or journalism, plus 2+ years’ related experience.
• Exceptional written communication and editing skills.
• Experience in education environments.
• Not-for-profit sector experience is an asset.
• Knowledge of equity, diversity, inclusion principles.
• Experience with animal welfare is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Researches, writes and curates content for Bark! and e-Kids publications; coordinates contributions.
• Edits and proofs humane education publications.
• Coordinates production of Bark!, e-Kids, and other materials.
• Maintains Humane Education Hub and website content; supports campaigns.

Skills

Written communication

Editing

Content development

Education environments

Youth engagement

Non-profit experience

Animal welfare knowledge

Complex concepts

Organization

Multitasking

Technology for content

Microsoft 365

WordPress

Raiser’s Edge

Canva

MailChimp

Equity and inclusion

Education

Post-secondary education in comm./ed./journalism

Tools

WordPress

Raiser’s Edge

Canva

MailChimp

Microsoft 365

Job description

Job Description

Posted Friday, July 31, 2026 at 10:00 AM | Expires Friday, January 1, 2027 at 10:59 AM

We welcome diversity, value differences, and foster inclusion in our employment practices. Find out more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion by reading our Foundational Principles on our website. We invite applications from all qualified individuals who are philosophically aligned with our mission, vision and values.

The BC SPCA is a dynamic organization with facilities and services across the province of BC. Join an expanding team in an exciting time of change in an organization that makes a difference! Please read below for additional details and let us know if you have the skills and experience we are looking for by submitting your application.

If you are up for the challenge and would like to be considered for this position, we would like to hear from you. The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BC SPCA) is looking to fill the following career opportunity:

STATUS: Permanent; Full-Time with benefits

SHIFT: 35 hours per week - Hybrid

LOCATION: Provincial Office in Vancouver, BC if the successful candidate is based in the Lower Mainland/Fraser Valley region, they will be required to report to PO twice a week. The role can, however, be filled by someone outside the region, and would then be exclusively remote.

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

About the Position

The Humane Education Content Developer develops print and digital education and communication materials for the BC SPCA’s Humane Education programs. Primary areas of concentration will be researching, producing and curating content for Humane Education publications and coordinating their production. Additional responsibilities will include developing content for and maintaining website materials, assisting with promotion of Humane Education programs, and supporting related communications.

Some specific duties

Content Production (75%)

• Researches, writes and curates content for quarterly publication of Bark! magazine, and monthly publication of e-Kids e-newsletter; coordinates content from additional contributors.
• Edits and proofreads humane education publications.
• Coordinates regular production of Bark!, e-Kids, plus other education materials as required.
• Contributes to the development of annual Humane Education publications plan.

Communications & Administration (25%)

• Regularly updates humane education content on the Society's website and represents Humane Education at Public Campaigns and Programs meetings.
• Coordinates survey and assessment activities which may include facilitating surveys through Humane Education publications, working with volunteers to analyze results, or other activities as required.
• Maintains and updates the Humane Education Hub within staff portal.
• Participates in regular team planning meetings and contributes ideas that are in keeping with the overall strategic direction of the organization as a whole and the Public Engagement & Social Change department in particular.
  • Where approved, implements part or all of the assigned initiatives/projects.
• Assists with the editing and proofing of public communication pieces such as curriculum materials, lesson plans and activities, press releases and other public education materials.
• Other related duties as required.

Qualifications you need to have

• Post-secondary education in communication, education, or journalism, plus 2+ years’ related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable to the employer. Related experience includes but is not limited to:
  • exceptional written communication and editing skills
  • marketing
  • preparing content that appeals to diverse groups, especially youth and equity-seeking groups
  • experience working in education environments
  • youth-related work/volunteer experience
  • experience working with the not-for-profit sector is an asset
• Experience with concepts related to animal welfare and/or experience working directly with animals.
• Proven ability to share complex concepts in a creative, accessible and professional manner.
• Excellent organizational skills coupled with the ability to multi-task and pay attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently under minimal supervision, as well as part of a team.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Proven ability to use technology to efficiently write, produce, edit, and distribute engaging content.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 required. Experience with WordPress, Raiser’s Edge, Canva, and/or MailChimp are assets.
• Working knowledge of and commitment to the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion and reconciliation.
• Philosophical harmony with the vision, mission, values and strategic directions of the BC SPCA.

We are committed to a transparent, human-led hiring process. While we use technology to support application management, applications are not screened, scored, or ranked by AI systems. All hiring decisions are made by human hiring managers based on skills, experience, and alignment with the organizational values.

We thank you for your interest in the BC SPCA, however; only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No emails or telephone calls, please.

The BC SPCA is a Registered Charity BN 11881 9036 RR0001