Community climate action, Summer jobs

Job Title: Community Climate Action Mobilizer, Squamish
Eligibility: age 30 & under, see below
Organization: Youth Climate Corps BC
Reports to: Program Co-Leads
Location: Squamish, BC
Exempt: No
Position Status: Temporary, fixed-term approximately May 19 to September 4, 2026
Hours per week: 35 hours including some evenings and weekends
Wage: $28/hour

Number of positions: 3
Application Deadline: March 29, 2026 (midnight PST)

This Isn’t a
Typical Job!

Grow your career while making a real impact in your community. As a Community Climate Action Mobilizer with YCCBC, you’ll get paid to turn climate values into meaningful action where you live. You’ll collaborate with an inspiring cohort, support hands-on projects with local community partners, build practical, transferable skills, and grow your confidence as a climate leader. If you’re curious, committed, and ready to try new things, this is your chance to level up your experience while helping build a more just and resilient future.

This isn’t a typical job – it’s a unique learning and growth opportunity designed to expand your skills, deepen your experience, and accelerate your development in a climate action career!

Job Summary:

In alignment with YCCBC values, the Community Climate Action Mobilizer is responsible for performing day-to-day tasks across various community climate and environmental projects associated with the partnership between YCCBC and District of Squamish. The Mobilizers contribute to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive work environment and work closely with the Co-Leads and cohort to achieve program objectives. This position will provide a variety of exciting opportunities to participate in community climate action related initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase community connections and resiliency. Opportunities may include air sealing in homes in the Sea to Sky corridor, zero waste programming and community events, ecological restoration and monitoring, fire-smarting projects, community outreach, and community engagement.

How to Apply:

1. To help you assess if this is a good fit for you, we’ll be hosting several information sessions in the coming weeks. Please follow this link to register. Applicants who attend an information session and those who have not previously worked for YCCBC will be prioritized for interviews.
2. Complete your application by clicking the “Apply Now” button!

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Participate in and actively engage with initial and ongoing training sessions led by YCCBC, Co-Leads, and project partners.
• Work alongside team members and community partners to advance local climate initiatives and community priorities through diverse tasks and responsibilities.
• Be open to learning new things, trying new things, and challenging yourself to grow.
• Assist with coordinating and preparing worksite logistics.
• Complete assigned tasks safely, efficiently, and with a focus on meeting project goals.
• Support the program Co-Leads in collecting data and compiling information for project reports.
• Contribute to building a team culture of safety, inclusion, and belonging.
• Contribute to social media promotional events and activities.
• Collaborate with the Co-Leads to identify and address challenges, working toward effective solutions.
• Respect and follow the processes outlined in the Collective Agreement, and engage with union representatives as needed regarding workplace questions or concerns.
• Positively represent YCCBC and its partner organizations when engaging with the community.

Working Conditions

• Various job sites that will include working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions and physical labour.
• Occasional work from a home office

Qualifications:

No ‘formal’ post-secondary education is required, as we recognize that ‘formal’ education at colleges and universities is just one version of many types of meaningful education.

• Must be between 17 and 30 years old at the start of the position.
• Reside in or near Squamish (relocation assistance is not provided).
• Personal values and commitment to climate action, social justice, anti-racism, anti-oppression, diversity, inclusion, reconciliation and decolonization.
• Flexibility to work varying hours, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate project schedules.
• Legal authorization to work in Canada.
• Criminal record check may be required.
• Physical ability to perform tasks involving extended periods of standing, walking, moving supplies or equipment weighing up to 20 pounds, and activities requiring bending or stooping.

Experience, skills, and attributes:

• Reflective awareness of how personal lived experiences with systemic barriers or privileges shape unique contributions to social change.
• Curiosity to explore many kinds of work that support community climate action.
• Excellent communication skills, and experience engaging with diverse community members in diverse settings..
• Adaptable and adventurous mindset, comfortable navigating ambiguity and change.
• Proficiency in using G-Suite (Google Apps), Microsoft Office, basic databases, video conferencing tools, social media platforms, and other relevant applications.
• Knowledge of or work experience in areas such as climate change, anti-oppression work, food security, energy, forestry, and climate justice is an asset.
• Standard First Aid certification or higher is an asset, training may be provided.
• Driver’s license is an asset.

Application Process:

Interested candidates are asked to complete their application by midnight (PST) on March 29, 2026 by:

1. Clicking the “Apply Now” button and uploading a resume.
2. Submitting a video introduction (about 3 minutes) to people@youthclimatecorps.com with the subject line: Mobilizer Application [location], letting us know:

• Why are you curious to to explore different kinds of community climate action work through this position?
• What strengths and/or skills do you bring to this work?

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.

Candidates selected for an interview will be notified April 8, 2026 with interviews taking place between April 27, 2026 to May 1, 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 whether minimum requirements and eligibility criteria are met. 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. If you choose to use AI tools, we ask that you use them responsibly while ensuring that submissions reflect your own experience and voice.

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

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