Environmental Defence Canada Job Board
Oakville Regional Coordinator
Oakville, ON, Canada .
part-time . June 12, 2025
Description
About the Role
Environmental Defence Canada (EDC) is a leading Canadian environmental advocacy organization that works with government, industry and individuals to defend clean water, a safe climate and healthy communities. EDC is looking for a Regional Coordinator that would support our efforts to engage communities in the GTA. This role is part-time with about 8-16 hours per week at a rate of $24 an hour.
Purpose of the Role
We know that community connection and civic engagement is at the heart of real and effective environmental change. By connecting people with nature and neighbors, we can build more resilient communities in a changing climate. The Regional Coordinator would be leading Outreach cohorts and supporting our efforts to engage communities regarding gardening, hiking, biking, food security or anything else they’d like to see within their neighborhood.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Conducting outreach to local groups
- Mapping out all potential events where we can participate
- Participating in and/or leading events
- Building a volunteer network
- Plan and/or execute canvassing and other message deployment efforts
- Participating in message development
- Creating content
- Identify tactics that will help in recruiting supporters to this effort
- Assisting in project budget reconciliation
Location
This role is based in Oakville, ON and requires access to a vehicle.
To apply
Please submit your resume and cover letter. The position will be open until July 06, 2024.
Environmental Defence embraces equity and diversity and is committed to a workplace that is enriched by the people, needs and desires of Canada’s diverse community. We thank all candidates in advance for their application, but only those contacted for an interview will receive a reply.
Compensation
$24.00 per hour