Summer jobs, Student jobs

Do you:

• love exploring nature and understanding our place in it?
• think it’s important to connect kids to nature?
• enjoy mentoring and inspiring youth?
• believe that individual action has the power to create meaningful change?

If you answered yes, consider working with The Starfish Canada this summer to inspire youth engagement with the ocean and environment!

The Starfish Canada is looking for dynamic educators to help us deliver our summer camps! Join our passionate group of science communicators and environmental educators in organizing and delivering high-impact programming to hundreds of youth across Vancouver. We are looking for individuals who have the passion and commitment to inspire youth to make a positive impact on the environment, and are excited about spending a summer outdoors!

Positions: Environmental Educators, Summer Camps
3 Role Types Available: Site Supervisor, Assistant Camp Supervisor, Environmental Educator
Type: age 30 & under / summer
Organization: The Starfish Canada
Location: In-person at two site locations in Vancouver BC
Hours: Full-time/Seasonal 40 hours per week,

Compensation:

• $25/per hour (Site Supervisor/Environmental Educator)
• $23/per hour (Assistant Camp Supervisor/Environmental Educator)
• $22/per hour (Environmental Educators)

Term:

• Site Supervisor: June 29th 2026 - August 28th 2026
• Assistant Camp Supervisor & Environmental Educators: July 2nd 2026 - August 21st 2026

Hours of work: 40 hours per week (8:30am-4:30pm, Monday to Friday)

Location: In-person at two outdoor sites in Vancouver, Sites: Kitsilano Beach & John Hendry Park (Trout Lake).

*** Summer Camps are fully outdoor programs delivered at Kitsilano Beach and John Hendry Park (Trout Lake Park). Camp staff will rotate between both outdoor locations throughout the summer term. Please note that there is no access to indoor facilities, applicants must be comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Vacation: 4% Vacation Pay

Requirements

This position is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) wage subsidy program. To be eligible, applicants must:

• Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment
• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a person granted refugee protection under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of employment
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN) at the start of employment
• Be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations

Additional requirements:

• A clear Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check completed within the last five years, or the ability to obtain one
• Standard First Aid and CPR-C certification completed within the last three years
• A valid BC Driver’s License (required only for SIte Sueprvisors positions)
• Access to a reliable vehicle (preferred for Site Supervisor positions)

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ABOUT THE ROLES:

1. Site Supervisor/Environmental Educator Role:

The Site Supervisor's role is to manage The Starfish Canada’s outdoor summer camps and camp staff (up to 4-5 staff members and 4 volunteers at a given time). The Site Supervisor is responsible for ensuring that day-to-day activities and operations at camps run smoothly, and that all campers, staff members and volunteers are practicing safety at camps. This involves program preparation, collecting and managing registration information and data, collecting waivers, communicating with parents, and coordinating volunteers. In addition, the Site Supervisor is responsible for the smooth delivery of the program and the safety of all campers onsite. As the Site Supervisor, you are expected to fill a leadership role to participants and volunteers, providing assistance and guidance as needed.

This position is a great fit for an experienced supervisor and educator who is a strong leader, highly organized and detail oriented. This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic educator who wants a job where they can engage with children outdoors while gaining further experience in education management.

2. Asssitant Camp Supervisor/Environmental Educator Role:

The Assistant Camp Supervisor/Environmental Educator is responsible for delivering engaging and educational summer camp programs that teach students about ocean conservation and environmental stewardship, while supporting the Site Supervisor in managing staff and volunteers. In this role, you will facilitate camp activities, support the camp team, and assist the Site Supervisor with program preparation and camp operations. You will work closely with staff and volunteers to ensure that all activities run smoothly, safely, and effectively. As part of the summer camp team, you are expected to provide leadership, guidance, and support to both campers and volunteers.

3. Environmental Educator Role:

The Environmental Educator’s primary responsibility is to deliver engaging and educational summer camp programs that teach students (ages 6-10) about ocean conservation and environmental stewardship. In this position, you will work as part of a team to facilitate The Starfish Canada’s summer camps, ensuring that all activities run smoothly and safely. In addition, the summer camp staff is responsible for the delivery of the program and the safety of all campers onsite. As the summer camp staff, you are expected to fill a leadership role to participants and volunteers, providing assistance and guidance as needed.

Applications will be accepted until all summer camp positions are filled. We encourage early submissions as we will review applications and schedule interviews on a rolling basis.

We encourage all applicants who are interested in this role to apply, regardless of background and experience. We particularly encourage applicants from members of communities that are marginalized or that experience structural discrimination, including Indigenous, Black, persons of colour, 2SLGBTQIA+, and those living with any form of disability. Please consider self-identifying to help us prioritize your application.We encourage you to notify us regarding any access needs you may have. Requests for accessibility will not affect your application.

Applicants chosen for the interview process will be contacted by email. The interview will be conducted by The Starfish Canada’s Camp Program Lead, and at times the Director of Programs . We anticipate the process will include:

• 45 - 60 min video interview
• Reference checks

Instructions on how to apply can be found in the full job descriptions listed here: https://thestarfish.ca/join-the-starfish-team

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About The Starfish Canada

The climate crisis and environmental degradation have a disproportionate impact on youth. Youth encounter barriers to capacity-building resources, recognition, and communities that can support their impact as changemakers and leaders. The Starfish Canada is a registered charity that uplifts youth changemakers, amplifying their voices in climate action while centering our approach on equity and justice. We provide the essential education, resources, communities, and recognition for youth to thrive as leaders in shaping a climate-resilient future.

We create impact through four programs:

• Our peer-to-peer journal matches editors with writers. Editors are trained to coach and mentor peers in environment & journalism, then practice learnings by empowering a team of volunteer writers. Those writers are also trained to take technical science, policy and research and turn it into accessible articles for our national audience.
• We offer multiple learning and development programs, including a debate-style session on the intersectionality of environmentalism, discussing climate change from Western-based science and traditional knowledge perspectives, and a speaker’s bureau where environmental changemakers under the age of 25 discuss their innovations and solutions. We currently collaborate with Six Nations of the Grand River to co-design new environmental workshops for their communities and schools in the Hamilton and Toronto area.
• Through our Top 25 Environmentalists Under 25 program, these participants receive an award, care packages from environmentally minded businesses, speaking engagement opportunities, media coverage and mentorship by our network of experts. Top 25 award winners leave our program feeling inspired and connected to a community of national changemakers.
• We convene 75 youth annually at our Youth Environmental Changemakers Summit. Located in the beautiful west coast rainforest of Squamish, BC, we build a national community of climate champions while providing them space to connect with nature. We provide space to members of the Squamish Nation to deliver about half of the Summit’s content, allowing youth to engage with Indigenous approaches to climate action.