Invasive Species Program Coordinator

Invasive Species Council of BC; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit organization in Vancouver seeks an Invasive Species Program Coordinator to manage invasive species and engage the public through education and outreach. This role offers a mix of field and office work, aimed at protecting biodiversity and supporting youth professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience or comfort with public engagement and information delivery.
• Strong field-based skills and interest in further development.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and host experiential learning activities for different age groups.
• Collaborate with community groups to respond to invasive species inquiries.
• Create communications to promote invasive species awareness.

Skills

Public Engagement

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Post-secondary education in an environmental or education-related field

Job description

INVASIVE SPECIES PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Reporting To: Manager, Science

Location: Vancouver

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday; some mornings, evenings, weekends, and travel)

Term: 12 weeks, June – August 2025

Do you want to help protect biodiversity? Are you interested in field work and sharing your passion for conservation through education and outreach? Would you be excited to work with a leading-edge team of experts and advisors, gaining a mix of field and home-based office work?

The Invasive Species Council of BC is seeking an Invasive Species Program Coordinator for new and rewarding challenges in an ever-changing and collaborative environment. This role primarily involves invasive species management (survey, reporting, control, monitoring) and public engagement (coordination, outreach, education).

The Council is a provincial non-profit organization dedicated to protecting and restoring resilient landscapes and habitats from invasive species. For over 20 years, it has developed outreach, training, and skill development programs, working closely with partners including the Indigenous Invasive Species Network, Local Government Invasive Species Network, and the Province of BC.

This role is funded to support the professional development of youth in the environmental field. Applicants must be thirty (30) years of age or younger at the start of the project.

Opportunities for the Program Coordinator:

• Attend events hosted by various groups to share information on invasive species prevention, reporting, and management.
• Coordinate and host experiential learning activities such as community science, weed pulls, crafts, and games for different age groups.
• Collaborate with community groups like gardeners, outdoor clubs, and homeowners to respond to invasive species inquiries, including observation, reporting, prevention, and management.
• Create communications such as social media posts and articles to promote invasive species awareness and engagement opportunities.
• Contribute to the development of regional and provincial resources on invasive species.
• Learn about invasive species identification, reporting, and control methods.
• Gain experience using mobile apps and online tools for real-time data recording and reporting.
• Support other programs of the Council, including youth activities and the annual Invasives Forum.
• Develop skills in project development, grant writing, and project management.

Candidate Requirements:

• Post-secondary education in an environmental or education-related field.
• Experience or comfort with public engagement, information delivery, and place-based learning.
• Strong field-based skills and interest in further development.
• Knowledge of invasive species is an asset but not mandatory.
• Attention to detail and excellent communication skills.
• A positive attitude and openness to creative problem-solving.
• Class 5 Driver’s License with a clean Driver’s Abstract.
• Experience driving and parking a trailer is an asset but not required.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada and BC (Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or refugee status).

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, and disability.

Thank you for your interest. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.