Job Opportunity

Position: Volunteer Coordinator
Organization: Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary
Location: Victoria, BC

Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary Society is hiring a part-time, contract Volunteer Coordinator to advance local urban nature stewardship, restoration, learning and community impact!

See the full job description here.

About the position:

The Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for the oversight and care of Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary's integrated volunteer program. The position connects interested volunteers with Nature Sanctuary staff to plan and offer opportunities to practice land care.

This position reports to the Executive Director and works with all areas of the Nature Sanctuary including, but not limited to, both recurring and episodic volunteers for Site, Research, Education, and Administration.

To be successful in this community-centred role, a welcoming and open personality is ideal. This role requires a highly professional attitude, tact, and a strong sense of initiative and accountability. Additionally, the role requires the ability to connect with people and to communicate Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary’s various programs and volunteer opportunities and their alignment with our mission, vision, and values. This position is a good fit for you if you are outgoing, community-oriented, and interested in making an important difference for local lands and waters.

Specifications:

• One position available on site in Victoria, BC
• Part-time 21 hours/week, $27.50/h, one year contract, with possibility of extension. Probationary review at three months
• General schedule is Tuesday through Thursday 8:30am to 4:00pm (0.5h unpaid lunch)
• Some schedule flexibility is required to support after-hours events and at times, off-site events.
• Ideal start date: September 15, 2026

To Apply:

Please email Dr. Cara Gibson – cgibson [at] swanlake.bc.ca – your cover letter and resume as a single pdf with your last name in the file name and “Volunteer Coordinator” in the subject line.

Please mention you saw this at GoodWork.ca.

Please also include two references (email addresses and phone numbers) with your application materials.

Application deadline: Aug 17, 2026 11:59pm

Interviews scheduled: Week of Aug 21, 2026

Position to begin ideally: September 15, 2026

We are grateful to all applicants, however, due to the volume of applications that we receive and the size of our staff team, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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