Wildlife, conservation and nature

Position: Community Outreach Coordinator
Organization: Ottawa-Carleton Wildlife Centre
Location: west-end Ottawa/Nepean, near Moodie & Carling.

• Anticipated start date: May 2026
• Job Type: 25-30 hours/week with potential to increase to 37 hours/week
• Rate of pay: $24/hour

Submit resume and cover letter to: ocwceducation@gmail.com . Please mention you saw this at rcen.ca or goodwork.ca.

The Ottawa-Carleton Wildlife Centre (OCWC) has been educating people about wildlife and helping to foster an appreciation of the natural world for over 35 years.

The Centre initially did rehabilitation for orphaned and injured wild mammals, ranging from flying squirrels to river otters. For the first 15 years, the Centre cared for approximately 1,200 animals annually as well as responded to 6,000 – 8,000 human/wildlife conflict calls each year.

In 2005 the Centre redirected its focus to Education and Public Policy Advocacy to address practices that harm wildlife. The Centre is a non-profit organization. Its mission is to establish a better understanding and respect for all wild species through public education and outreach programs; to develop and advocate for progressive environmental and wildlife-sensitive planning policies that promote coexistence; and form partnerships with residents, wildlife and environmental organizations, community associations and government to advocate for these goals.

It is our goal to raise awareness about the importance of maintaining wildlife and wildlife habitat, the protection of biodiversity; give people the knowledge and tools to live in harmony with nature and to work with governments to develop modern coexistence polices and practices while challenging, in order to change, outdates practices that harm wildlife.

This is accomplished through our education programs and our work with governments, other non-governmental organizations and community members in developing and implementing progressive solutions to human/wildlife interactions.

The Community Outreach Coordinator will work with the Executive Director and President on a range of program goals.

Tasks and Responsibilities

1. Public Policy Strategies – Provide support by researching and developing reports and other materials on behalf of Public Policy initiatives.
2. Community Engagement – Work with community members to advocate on a range of habitat and wildlife protection initiatives. Requires excellent people skills with the ability to meaningfully connect with a diverse range of stakeholders including other organizations as well as government representatives. Requires an interest in wildlife biology and behaviour, the importance of wetlands and conservation biology.
3. Public Education and Outreach – Assist with development and delivery of sessions to educate people about wildlife and wildlife issues. Sessions are delivered to a wide range of audiences, including children and seniors.

4. Communications – Assist with creating high-quality content for communication materials as resources for a range of audiences such as municipalities and other government agencies as well as the community. This includes newsletters, website and donor engagement materials.
5. Fundraising and Capacity Building - Research opportunities for on-line giving potential, assist with funding applications and direct mail campaigns including prospect research.
6. Administrative and Other Tasks – Assist in a wide range of tasks involved in the day-to-day operations of a small organization, including researching and preparing reports, data entry, preparing charitable receipts and personalized thank you letters, light cleaning.

Necessary Qualifications:

• A demonstrated passion and concern for wildlife and the environment
• An interest in public policy to advance progressive environmental goals
• Exceptional communication skills including public speaking
• Ability to approach situations strategically
• Strong team player as well as able to work independently as part of a team

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Maturity, sound judgement, tact and sensitivity are leadership qualities needed to succeed in this position
• 2+ years of experience relating to the above qualifications
• Access to a reliable automobile
• Have recent, or willing to obtain, a Vulnerable Sector Check
• Able to work on-site

Submit resume and cover letter to:
ocwceducation@gmail.com

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