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Title: Junior Coordinator, Communications (Student Position)
Type: age 30 & under / summer 

Organization: Bay Area Climate Change Council
Location: This position may work remotely within the GTHA, with occasional attendance on site in Hamilton, Ontario for meetings or team-building activities.

Description

The Bay Area Climate Change Council (BACCC), administratively housed within Mohawk College, is a collective impact initiative that catalyzes climate action in the Hamilton-Burlington “Bay Area”. BACCC aims for our communities to be net zero by 2050 and works to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the buildings, industry, and transportation sectors, which are the three main sources of emissions in the region. BACCC also works to support and accelerate the low-carbon energy transition.

BACCC seeks an enthusiastic student to join our team as a Junior Coordinator, Communications on a full-time basis for two months (May-June or July-August) this summer. This role is ideal for College or University students looking for a summer position.

Reporting to the BACCC Manager, the successful applicant will assist with a variety of communications activities to advance the work of the collective. Common tasks will include preparing materials for meetings, workshops, or events (e.g. PowerPoint presentations or collaborative meeting tools); translating complex technical information into plain language communications assets; developing content for social media or other web-based communications channels.

Successful applicants will be encouraged to consider in any of their activities how AI might support BACCC in these communications activities. Successful applicants will demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills, excellent organization, and a professional attitude. Successful applicants will be passionate about climate action and the ongoing initiatives necessary to decarbonize our communities.

BACCC is administratively housed at Mohawk College in Hamilton, Ontario. This position may work remotely within the GTHA, with occasional attendance on site for meetings or team-building activities.

Responsibilities

The Junior Coordinator, Communications will assist with the following:

• Developing and communicating information to community partners and stakeholders on BACCC’s work and ongoing local climate action;
• Monitoring current events at the local and regional level on climate change in communities with a focus on low carbon buildings and the clean energy transition;
• Researching timely local climate issues and effective climate policy to translate this content into communications assets;
• Developing communications resources for effectively engaging underserved communities and other equity-deserving communities;
• Monitoring and developing content for BACCC’s social media channels;
• Using AI, digital systems, tools and applications to develop and share information on climate action, policy, and initiatives;
• Staying current on climate news and drafting opinion pieces or commentary on local climate action;
• Preparing materials for and participating in facilitation of BACCC events;
• Other tasks as may be assigned from time-to-time.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, writing and editing skills with an understanding of writing for web content (scannability, information hierarchy, and professional tone)
• Graphic design, user experience, and visual communication skills using platforms like Adobe Express or Canva
• Knowledge and understanding of social media engagement strategies
• An understanding and commitment to the principles of equity, diversity and inclusivity
• Ability to work independently in a remote working environment
• Familiarity with artificial intelligence tools and experience in using AI for content generation, task automation and/or monitoring current events is an asset
• Familiarity with the Hamilton and Burlington area, local climate and political issues and organizations is an asset
• Experience developing and implementing a communication plan and strategy is an asset
• Experience with content management solutions and/or website maintenance is an asset
• Current enrollment in an educational program, or graduation from an educational program within the last 12 months is a requirement

In addition, this position is dependent on funding through the federal Canada Summer Jobs Grant program and requires the successful candidate to:

• be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment
• be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment
• have a valid Social Insurance Number and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations

Compensation Details*:

• Start Date: May 11, 2026 OR July 6, 2026
• Duration: 8 weeks
• 35 hours per week
• $19.10/hr

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume to info@bayareaclimate.ca by 5:00pm EST on Monday, April 20, 2026.

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Mohawk College is strongly committed to diversity within our community and especially welcome applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, women, Indigenous/Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

Mohawk College is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact BACCC at 365-323-5985 or info@bayareaclimate.ca .

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Note:

This position is funded through Canada Summer Student jobs with the job title Communications Service Coordinator