WildSafeBC Community Coordinator – Rossland Trail

Kootenay Career Development Society; Trail, Rossland; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to wildlife conservation as a WildSafeBC Community Coordinator. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with the community, educate on wildlife safety, and implement strategies to reduce human-wildlife conflicts. You will be responsible for delivering presentations, conducting outreach campaigns, and building relationships with various stakeholders. If you're passionate about making a positive impact in your community and possess strong communication skills, this position is perfect for you. Be part of a mission-driven team working towards a safer coexistence with wildlife.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 5 driver's license and reliable vehicle required.
• Strong public speaking and report writing skills are essential.
• Ability to engage with various community stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver presentations to community groups and schools.
• Conduct door-to-door campaigns in wildlife conflict areas.
• Develop relationships with local Indigenous communities.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Public Engagement Skills

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Computer Proficiency

Social Media Knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Biology

Bachelor of Education

Studies in Natural Resources

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Virtual Meeting Platforms

Cloud Storage

Job description

Position: WildSafeBC Community Coordinator

Location: Rossland, Trail, and Surrounding Areas

Wage: $23 per hour

Type: Contract

Hours: 540 hours, with the possibility of more hours dependent on funding

Anticipated Term: May 20, 2025, to November 30, 2025

Application Closing Date: May 11, 2025, at 11:59 pm PST

WildSafeBC Community Coordinator – Rossland Trail

Are you passionate about wildlife in your community? Do you want to contribute to human-wildlife conflict reduction in a meaningful way?

British Columbia Conservation Foundation’s vision is for thriving fish and wildlife populations in British Columbia. Our mission supports fish and wildlife through education, collaboration, and habitat conservation. The Foundation is a mission-driven, registered non-profit and charity, established in 1969.

WildSafeBC is the provincial leader in preventing conflict with wildlife through collaboration, education, and community solutions. Our message of “keeping wildlife wild and communities safe” emphasizes the important role humans play in reducing our impact on wildlife and increasing community safety. We focus on actions to avoid attracting wildlife into communities, raising awareness of human-wildlife conflict issues, and seeking solutions to reduce conflict.

The WildSafeBC Community Coordinator position offers a unique opportunity to make a difference in reducing human-wildlife conflicts locally. Essential skills include professionalism, good communication, community engagement, and the ability to work independently. Community Coordinators will attend training sessions to learn conflict-reduction strategies specific to BC wildlife species and effective community engagement techniques.

Responsibilities:

1. Deliver WildSafeBC presentations to community groups, service clubs, and schools.
2. Arrange, set up, and present at public displays and bear spray workshops at community events.
3. Conduct door-to-door campaigns and garbage bin tagging in neighborhoods with wildlife conflicts.
4. Develop and maintain relationships with local Indigenous communities, knowledge keepers, conservation officers, bylaw officers, municipalities, and community groups.
5. Engage with local media (print, radio, television, social media).
6. Work with all community groups and individuals, including businesses and campgrounds, regardless of their views on wildlife.
7. Identify wildlife attractants causing issues and develop conflict reduction plans based on community needs.
8. Record and report activities and data as required by provincial staff.
9. Produce an end-of-season Annual Report for the community program.

Required Qualifications:

• Valid Class 5 driver’s license.
• Reliable vehicle insured for work purposes, passing daily inspections.
• Willing and able to pass a Criminal Record check.
• Good understanding of local human-wildlife issues.
• Proven ability to write clear, concise reports.
• Demonstrated public speaking skills.
• Ability to build relationships with partners and collaborators.
• Reside near or in the community and be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Biology or related field.
• Bachelor of Education or related qualifications.
• Studies in Natural Resources or Renewable Resources.
• Experience in communications and community engagement.

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and public engagement skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Computer proficiency, including virtual meeting platforms, cloud storage, Word, and Excel.
• Knowledge of social media platforms.

Application Process:

Applicants should submit a cover letter and a complete resume with three references, as two separate PDF documents named with their own name (e.g., FirstName_LastName_Coverletter.pdf).

Clearly state how you meet the qualifications in your application. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Additional Notes:

• Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis; apply as soon as possible.
• Hours and wages depend on funding.
• An initial training period begins on May 20, 2025.
• Candidates must have a home-based office with computer, video, audio, and internet access.

Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion

We value a diverse workforce and encourage Indigenous Peoples, First Nations, Métis, women, visible minorities, and persons with diverse abilities to apply. We acknowledge and respect the traditional territories of BC’s Indigenous Peoples, emphasizing principles of truth and reconciliation.