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Positions: Climate Motivator
Type: ages 18-25 / summer 
Program: Climate Motivators Program
Organization: United Church of Canada

Location: Little Current, Manitoulin Island, Ontario 

• Position Type: Summer Contract (8 weeks)
• Compensation: $22.50/hour
• Hours: 35 hours per week
• Work week: Sunday to Thursday with some flexibility
• Term: May 19, 2026, to July 10, 2026
• This position is advertised pending funding approval

The General Council Office of The United Church of Canada, in partnership with The GO Project, is seeking a Climate Motivator. The role is designed to nurture hope-filled, adaptive, and effective young leaders responding to the climate crisis. In-person activities of this position will mainly be at work from home, Espanola, and Little Current. Some Sundays at church; and one week of assisting with a 4 hour a day kids camp (with other staff and volunteers) of up to 15 youth.

Eligibility Requirements

Are between 18 and 25 years of age and legally eligible to work in Canada

Participate in a mandatory 1-week national training/orientation/advocacy session in Ottawa (May 24-29) with other Climate Motivators (travel, accommodations, and meals will be fully arranged and covered by the program, and is a regular paid work week)

What we are looking for:

We are seeking individuals who

• Have experience, interest and passion for climate activism and care of Creation
• Are self-starters who take initiative and can work independently to complete a project
• Are good communicators (written and oral) with project planning skills and ability to work well as part of a team
• Participate in the United Church of Canada or are open to participation

Position Overview:

The Climate Motivator will

• Work collaboratively on practical climate-focused projects with the Community of Faith / church, approximately 25 hours per week (except during training)
• Participate 10 hours per week in virtual national cohort programming alongside 20 Climate Motivators across Canada, including spiritual practice and planning worship
• Receive mentorship and guidance from established professionals and a cohort of peers
• Engage in a nationally organized leadership formation program focused on faith, justice, and effective climate action
• Learn more about climate advocacy, educate and motivate others, and advocate for climate justice with federal officials

How to apply:

Please email your resume and cover letter to lcucpc@gmail.com with subject “Climate Motivator Application” Questions to the same email, or ring 705-368-2941

Please mention you saw this at GoodWork.ca.

For other locations, please see links below. 

 

 

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Climate Action at the United Church of Canada
https://united-church.ca/social-action/justice-initiatives/climate-change

Climate Motivator Program
https:///thegoproject.ca/climate-motivators/

The Go Project —
Year-round oppportunities for you to change the world
https://thegoproject.ca/

Climate Motivator Locations for 2026...

New Brunswick

Sackville – Sackville United Church
Riverview – St. Paul’s United Church

Ontario 

Little Current – Little Current United Church
Greater Sudbury – St. Peter’s United Church and St. Mark’s United Church
Cambridge  – Trillium United Church and Saint Luke’s United
Kitchener – Forest Hill United Church
Guelph – Dublin Street United Church
Georgetown – Norval United Church
North York – Uganda Martyrs United Church of Canada
Toronto – Bloor Street United Church
Brighton – Trinity St. Andrew’s UC
Lindsay – Goodwood United Church
Stone Mills – Newburgh-Centreville Pastoral Charge

Manitoba 

Winnipeg – United Church in Meadowood (UCiM)
Brandon – Knox United Church

Yukon

Whitehorse – Whitehorse United Church

 

 

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Work for Climate Action, across Canada:
GoodWork.ca/Climate

Summer jobs in climate and environment: 
GoodWork.ca/Summer

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