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The General Council Office of the United Church of Canada, in partnership with The GO Project, has announced the that Climate Motivator Program is continuing for its fourth year. Bloor Street United Church has been selected as a host site!  Contingent on Canada Summer Jobs grant funding, one Climate Motivator (age 18-25) will work from May 18th – July 10th with and at Bloor Street United Church on a project that inspires local climate action and strengthens community resilience.

Position: Youth Climate Motivator
Type: age 18-25 / summer
Organization: Bloor Street United Church
Location: Bloor Street W. (near Spadina subway), Toronto ON

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 in Toronto with Bloor Street United Church.

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 and are connected to the local community of faith and The United Church of Canada (an asset)

Position Overview:

The Climate Motivator will

• Work collaboratively on practical climate-focused projects with Community of Faith, 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 by March 30, 2026 to jennifer.gordon50@gmail.com with subject “Climate Motivator Application"

Please mention you saw this at rcen.ca or goodwork.ca.

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The climate motivator will take on four small projects, which can be adjusted according to their interests:

1) Brainstorm some ways we can be an environmentally sustainable congregation (ie. within the circular economy) as we return to our new LLED standard building. Generate a summary of these ideas to share with the church council and the transition team.

2) Design, promote and host weekly events, offered for young adults just out of secondary school (20-35 years), with the purpose of connecting with creation (hikes, workshops, gardening, etc), or living sustainably (electronics repair, mending, etc.).

3) Explore Who is Our Neighbour? project style partnerships with organizations Bloor Street United Church may work with in the future to support climate change advocacy, resilience, and people impacted by climate change. Develop the seeds of these partnerships through personal connection.

4) Listen to members of the congregation to identify common concerns and passions related to climate justice and sustainability, and share key findings with the transition team.

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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/
https://broadview.org/united-church-climate-change-youth-program/