Environmental action through education

Position: Educator (Bilingual, French/English)
Organization: Elements Society
Location: Vancouver & Surrounding Area or Calgary, AB

• Type: Full-time (35 hours)
• Salary: $45,500-48,000/year (experience dependant)
• Start Date: September 2025
• Application Closes: July 27, 2025 at 11:59pm MT

About Elements Society

At Elements Society, we’re on a mission to inspire environmental action through education. Our interdisciplinary, action-oriented programs equip learners with the skills they need to take environmental action at home, school and in the community.

About the Role

We are hiring 2 Bilingual Educators. 1 position will be based out of Calgary and 1 will be based out of Metro Vancouver. Educators are responsible for delivering in-person programming in classrooms and community spaces, and occasionally virtual settings online. Educators guide participants through engaging workshops that appeal to all learning types and empower participants to take personal environmental actions. Strong verbal and written communication skills are necessary to fulfill this role and represent Elements Society in a professional manner. Candidates must have experience working with children and youth and general knowledge of environmental topics.

Educators are expected to:

• Work collaboratively with other staff, program partners and teachers to deliver quality education programs in French and English
• Go above and beyond to create a positive learning environment and experience for students, teachers and participants
• Demonstrate personal leadership, integrity and professionalism
• Adapt or develop program lessons to meet student needs
• Fulfill administrative duties required for program success and assist with marketing, communications, fund development and other functions as required

What we are looking for:

• Previous experience delivering education programs to children and youth in classroom and/or community settings
• An understanding of environmental topics
• Ability to deliver programs in both French and English
• Experience in food preparation and safety is an asset for the EcoCooks program
• Access to a vehicle for program delivery and transportation of props/materials
• The ability to adapt quickly to changes in work with limited supervision
• Collaborative approach to effectively contribute to a team-based work environment
• Previous experience in the not-for-profit industry preferred

For more information or to apply: please forward your cover letter, along with a copy of your resume to info@elements-society.org 

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Elements Society’s main office is located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations.

Elements strives to embody its values of fairness, inclusion and justice in its hiring and employment practices and has a strong commitment to employment equity.

Elements Society seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. While all qualified candidates are invited to apply, we particularly welcome applications from women, persons with disabilities, Black, Indigenous, or people of colour and LGBTQ+ candidates.