Climate Action, Summer Jobs

Position: Climate Action Technician
Organization: Wildsight
Location: Base locations include Nelson and Kimberley BC. Some travel throughout the region will be required.
Eligibility: between 17–30 years of age at the start of the contract

Wildsight Youth Climate Corps
https://wildsight.ca/programs/youthclimatecorps/

Contract Dates:

• Start: April 22 - May 5 2025 (TBD) (Pending Funding)
• End: August 22, 2025 (with the potential to extend, pending funding)

Hours: 35–40 hours per week, typically Monday–Friday (occasional evening and weekend work)

Compensation: $21.82 per hour (+4% vacation pay), certifications and training

Opportunity Description:

As climate change places increasing pressure on our global, regional and local ecosystems and communities, the need to respond with meaningful action could not be more pressing. Harnessing the energy and ambition of young adults, the Youth Climate Corps empowers you to inspire and implement solutions to the climate crisis through employment, training and leadership development. Much of the work we do is in partnership and collaboration with other organizations

This position will primarily include hands-on work and skill-building. You will get the opportunity to work with a variety of other organizations committed to climate action. There will also be some remote online programming. The online components will include some training, plus regular communication and public outreach about your experiences throughout the program.

Certifications provided:

• OFA Level 1 (or equivalent Emergency First Aid)
• S100 / 185 (basic fire suppression and entrapment avoidance)
• Wildlife Awareness

Training provided:

• Introduction to fire ecology
• Basic chainsaw operation and maintenance
• Introduction to local food systems
• Low-cost building retrofits
• Exposure to Indigenous perspectives on the land
• Leadership and communication skills
• Social media strategy
• Basics of soil science
• Water Quality Monitoring
• Knowledge of local ecosystems and how climate change is impacting this area both presently and in the future
• Introduction to levels of government, community partners and methods for community engagement

Your role:

We are seeking 4-6 passionate, motivated and empathetic individuals per location, driven to take meaningful climate action in your local community. Engaging with local professionals, Wildsight staff and deeply involved community members, you will gain the knowledge, skills and training necessary to advance climate-resilient communities.

With support and direction from the Program Coordinators and other YCC team members, the crew will:

• Participate enthusiastically and professionally in introductory and ongoing training and learning activities (both general and project specific)
• Work collaboratively with fellow crew members and external partners to complete YCC projects at a high standard of safety and quality. Project activities are likely to include:
  • Use of chainsaws and other hand tools to implement wildfire risk reduction prescriptions
  • Demonstrating low-cost retrofit options for small businesses
  • Working in remote areas across the RDCK
  • Communicating with the general public
  • Teaching environmental education curriculum in workshop settings to diverse audiences
  • Serve as an ambassador between YCC projects and community members
  • Support the YCC team in producing and sharing communications content to tell the story of our work through multiple channels
  • Working in a learning environment
  • Invasive species removal
  • Native plant establishment and seed-saving

Requirements:

• Valid Driver’s License
• Motivation to be part of solutions to climate change
• Passion for community building
• Willingness to engage others in climate action
• Adaptable and adventurous attitude
• Experience working independently
• Capable of working remotely (with the possibility of camping on or near the location)
• Love for the outdoors, with the ability to work in a variety of weather conditions and terrain
• Previous familiarity, education or experience with climate action or in climate-related fields is an asset but not a requirement

Applicant Eligibility:

• Be between 17–30 years of age at the start of the contract
• Be legally entitled to work in Canada

Please see our website for our location specific projects.

How to Apply:

Wildsight is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in our hiring processes and work environment and actively recruits for diversity within our crews. We encourage women, people of colour, people of Indigenous ancestry and 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals to apply for this position. Wildsight recognizes climate justice as essential for climate action and we actively recruit for diversity.

Please fill out our application form to apply.

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Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled; Don't wait to apply!

For more information on Wildsight's Youth Climate Corps, please visit: wildsight.ca/youth-climate-corp