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Hiring: Communications Coordinator
Type: age 30 & under / summer
Organization: Wildlife Collision Prevention Program
Location: Remote in British Columbia

The Wildlife Collision Prevention Program (WCPP) was formed in 2001 as a partnership between the British Columbia Conservation Foundation (BCCF) and the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC).

The goal of the WCPP is to reduce wildlife collisions through public awareness, collision mitigation activities, and research projects.

Every year in British Columbia, over 12,000 wildlife vehicle collisions occur, injuring almost 1,000 people and killing 2. The WCPP strives to make BC’s roads safer for both people and wildlife.

The WCPP Communications Coordinator will assist the Program Coordinator in delivering and developing communication aspects of the program. The goal of these initiatives is to increase public awareness on the issue of wildlife vehicle collisions in BC and provide education on collision prevention to motorists; as well as assist to ensure information presented to the public is evidence based.

Communication aspects will primarily include content creation for and management of social media pages, website content updates, brochure distribution; as well as the possibility of advertisements (radio, digital, etc.) and other materials or initiatives as needed. The ideal candidate will have strong communications skills and experience, science (ecology, biology or zoology) knowledge and/or Traditional Ecological Knowledge, and the ability to create content for public awareness/education purposes and increase message reach across multiple platforms.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Manage and create content for social media pages (Instagram, Facebook) using Meta Business Suite
• Use Canva to create social media graphics, infographics, and other visual presentation material as needed
• Assist with brochure distribution
• Assist with developing, maintaining and updating website content
• Update radio scripts and/or print ads for fall public awareness campaign
• Assist with further development of the WCPP Communications and Social Media Plans, including planning public awareness campaigns that align with high-risk times of year and locations for wildlife-vehicle collisions
• Work collaboratively with and under the direction of the WCPP Program Coordinator on all aspects of WCPP Communications

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Interest in wildlife management or conservation
• Meet Canada Summer Jobs Program requirements, including: be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment, be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; and be legally entitled to work in Canada and have a valid Social Insurance Number
• Experience managing social media platforms
• Ability to design and produce social media graphics/images and infographics using Canva
• Strong interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills
• Excellent organizational, research, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Interest and skillset in scientific communication, including the ability to turn complex scientific information into simple, engaging content
• General computer proficiency and a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work independently and take initiative, while working as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• 2+ years of post-secondary education related to Communications, Marketing, Biology, Ecology, Wildlife Management, or another relevant field
• Experience in developing communications plans and public awareness campaigns
• Knowledge in brand building
• Familiarity using Meta Business Suite
• Experience with print, radio, and/or television media in the context of writing press releases, being interviewed by media, and/or advertisement creation
• Graphic design skills, and familiarity using the graphic design platform Canva
• Website management and content creation skills or experience

All candidates are required to have a home-based office with access to a computer with video and audio capabilities along with internet access. The successful candidate will be provided with a monthly allowance for home office and phone.

This position is funded in part by the Canada Summer Jobs Program. This position is subject to funding approval.

Job Details:

• Anticipated work term: April 27th, 2026 - June 21st, 2026
• Contract position - 40 hours/week
• Wage: $22.00 per hour

To apply for this job:

Please submit a cover letter and resume in a single PDF to the Program Coordinator at wcpp@bccf.com . Please include your first and last name in the file name (eg. FIRSTNAME_LASTNAME.pdf). Please mention you saw this at GoodWork.ca.

The Wildlife Collision Prevention Program is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, persons with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

Applications will be accepted and reviewed on an ongoing basis and the position will remain open until filled. We appreciate all who take the time to apply, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.