Sustainable workforce development

Job Title: Sustainable Workforce Coalition Apprentice
Organization: Youth Climate Corps BC
Location: Vancouver, BC, Hybrid

Exempt: No
Reports to: Director of Programs, YCCBC and Program Manager, Sustainable Workforce Coalition, ZEIC
Position Status: Fixed-term contract, 38 weeks
Hours per week: 35
Compensation: $30.00/hr
Partner: Zero Emissions Innovation Centre (ZEIC)
Youth Funded Position: Applicants must be between 17 and 30 years old at the start of employment

Deadline to Apply: Sunday July 26th, 2026 at 11:59PM PST

Position Overview:

The Sustainable Workforce Coalition Apprentice will be an employee of Youth Climate Corps BC who is embedded within the Sustainable Workforce Coalition (SWC) team at the Zero Emissions Innovation Centre (ZEIC). There, the role will support the coordination of the Coalition members; development of materials and events to attract young people to the clean economy, and other strategic projects.

This placement is designed as both a capacity-building role for the SWC and ZEIC, and a meaningful learning and leadership development opportunity for a young person (between 17 to 30 years old at the start of employment) interested in climate careers that are often less visible but critical to the clean economy - including policy development, systems change, convening, research translation, and workforce strategy. This placement will also support the ongoing development of career education and resources at YCCBC, and be integrated into the team activities of YCCBC.

This role will strengthen the relevance and accessibility of clean economy workforce materials, meaningfully integrate youth perspectives into systems work, and help build the next generation of climate workforce leaders.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Developing workforce attraction guides and profiles

• Support the development of worker and job profiles to attract people to key roles in the clean economy using an established template.
• Conduct background research on climate and sustainability occupations.
• Draft job profiles and supporting materials for review by ZEIC staff.
• Translate technical workforce information into accessible, youth-friendly language.

Labour Market Insights & Research Briefs

• Assist in the development of labour market insights briefs using standardized templates.
• Conduct research synthesis and organize labour market data.
• Support plain-language translation of workforce trends for youth and job-seekers.
• Contribute to written and visual materials that improve workforce accessibility.

Governance & Steering Committee Support

• Provide administrative and coordination support for SWC Steering Committee meetings.
• Assist with meeting preparation, agenda development, and materials organization.
• Take meeting notes and support follow-up documentation.
• Help maintain shared resources and support coordination across SWC workstreams.

Workforce Attraction Video Attraction Materials

• Support the development of clean jobs video attraction content.
• Conduct background research and assist with script drafting.
• Coordinate with partners and stakeholders as needed.
• Provide youth-informed feedback to ensure materials resonate with target audiences.

Youth-Focused Engagement & Showcase Events

• Support the design and delivery of 1-3 in-person showcase events highlighting clean job profiles and career pathways.
• Assist with outreach, partner coordination, and event logistics.
• Contribute to presentation materials and displays.
• Play an active role in facilitating conversations with youth participants.
• Engage with YCCBC Programs to support the expansion of career development opportunities
• Support post-event documentation and reflection to inform future engagement efforts.

Deliverables

By the end of the placement, the Sustainable Workforce Coalition Apprentice will produce a final portfolio documenting their contributions across the placement, including key insights and recommendations for improving youth access to clean economy careers. The portfolio will include the following tangible outputs:

• 3–6 Clean Jobs Pathway job profiles using the SWC template
• Plain-language career summaries translating technical workforce information into youth-friendly resources
• Supporting graphics or digital content for clean economy career information
• 2–3 labour market insights briefs summarizing clean economy workforce trends
• Plain-language workforce insight summaries for youth, educators, and job-seekers
• Agendas, meeting notes, and follow-up documentation from 6–10 Sustainable Workforce Coalition meetings
• Background research and content for at least 2 Clean Jobs video profiles
• Script and interview preparation materials for video production
• Presentation and logistics materials for 1–3 youth-focused showcase events
• Post-event summaries and reflection notes from showcase events
• Accessible communications materials and outreach resources related to SWC and YCCBC initiatives

Qualifications:

• Reflective awareness of one's own lived experience of systemic barriers or privilege, and how that shapes one's unique contribution to strategic social change.
• Be no older than 30 at the start of employment to meet youth employment grant funding eligibility.
• Completion of undergraduate post-secondary degree, advanced certificate or diploma, or equivalent experience in the skilled trades with relevance to sustainability, economics, and/or workforce development.
• 2+ years of work and/or volunteer experience in sustainability, policymaking, economic development, and/or workforce development
• Strong research, writing, and communication skills
• Familiarity with workforce development, labour market research, or policy.
• Experience or keen interest in climate action, sustainability, clean economy workforce, and supporting youth to find jobs in the clean economy.
• Experience creating digital content (e.g., video scripting, communications materials).
• Experience or interest in event coordination
• Collaborative, organized, reflective, and able to approach challenges with curiosity.
• Approaches diverse communities with curiosity, respect, and care.
• Lived experience navigating career pathways as a young person is an asset
• Flexibility to work a variety of hours with advance notice to accommodate projects that may take place outside of regular business hours including evenings and weekends.
• The legal authority to work in Canada.

Working Conditions:

• The position requires a hybrid work arrangement involving both work from home and in person, in office work.
• Occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required as part of program-related activities.

About Youth Climate Corps BC:

Youth Climate Corps BC (YCCBC) engages young people to take meaningful action against the climate crisis. Through paid work and hands-on training, YCCBC equips youth with the skills to implement climate action projects that directly benefit their communities. By reducing emissions, building resilience, and fostering adaptation, YCCBC ensures real impact at the local level.

YCCBC strengthens community capacity by developing a motivated, organized, and adaptable youth workforce to bring climate plans to life. Participants aged 17-30 collaborate for four to six months, gaining essential skills, scaling up climate initiatives, and growing their leadership and community networks.

About ZEIC and SWC

Seeded by a $21.7 million federal endowment, the Zero Emission Innovation Centre (ZEIC) is a purpose-built charitable organization dedicated to market transformation and enabling zero carbon communities and economies across the region and province. ZEIC is part of the Low Carbon Cities Canada (LC3) Network established by the Government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.

ZEIC’s vision is that, together, we enable a new era of climate action and innovation for an inclusive, prosperous, and healthy zero carbon future in our region by 2050. We advance urban climate solutions in the green building, transportation, and renewable energy sectors through (1) partnerships and collaborations, (2) impact investment, (3) granting, and (4) education, training, and capacity-building.

The Sustainable Workforce Coalition (SWC) is an initiative of ZEIC that advances inclusive workforce development strategies to support the clean economy. SWC works across sectors to strengthen talent pathways, generate labour market insights, and develop tools that help individuals access meaningful careers in sustainability and climate-related fields.

Application Process:

Interested candidates are asked to complete their application by the end of day Sunday July 26th, 2026 by:

1. Clicking the “Apply Now” at this link button and uploading a resume.
2. Submit a “video introduction” (about 3 minutes) to people@youthclimatecorps.com with the subject line: Sustainable Workforce Coalition Apprentice Application, letting us know:

• Why are you interested in this position?
• How will you bring your skills and experiences to advance sustainable workforce development for young people?

We’re interested in what you have to say, not how polished your video is. Production quality will not factor into our assessment. If you prefer a different format, we’re happy to accommodate.

Please note: The Rise platform used to submit your resume does not support video uploads. We apologize for the extra step of asking you to email your video introduction separately. If you choose to submit a video introduction, you do not need to include a written cover letter.

Candidates selected for an interview will be notified shorty after the closing date, with interviews taking place via Zoom the week of August 12 to 19, 2026.

YCCBC strives to create a safe, accessible, and anti-oppressive environment where people can show up fully and contribute meaningfully to climate justice. We value lived experience and encourage applications from individuals and communities who have been historically excluded or marginalized.

If you need accommodations at any stage of the application or hiring process, we’re happy to work with you. Please connect with us at people@youthclimatecorps.com .

Applicant screening and AI use

Applications are first screened in the Rise platform using AI to check applicants have legal authority to work in Canada. After this step, a trained YCCBC team member personally reviews your resume and watches your video submission. No automated tools are used to make final hiring decisions.

We recognize that AI tools can be helpful when preparing applications and encourage applicants to use them responsibly while ensuring that submissions reflect their own experience and voice.

By applying, you consent to the use of this technology as part of the screening process.

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