The Wilderness Committee is seeking an Endangered Species Outreach Consultant for the purposes of public outreach, engagement and mobilization in support of a stand-alone provincial endangered species law in British Columbia. The successful applicant will work in our bustling Gastown office, and will assist and report to the Wilderness Committee’s policy director. This is a five-month temporary position based on 16 hours per week (0.4 FTE).

Background: BC is one of two provinces in Canada with no endangered species legislation. Currently there are 1900 species at risk in BC including the badger, orca and western bluebirds. 
 
Essential Attitudes

• Passion for Canada’s wildlife and wild places
• Ability to find humour in the face of adversity
• Team player, problem-solver, enthusiastic, flexible, able to meet deadlines
• Reliable, high energy, self-initiated, problem solver, multi-tasker

Essential Skills & Experience

• Excellent writing, communication, fact-checking and editing skills
• Creative – thinks outside the box
• Engaging, independent, analytical, solution oriented
• Previous experience in public engagement
• Capable people and office skills
• Comfortable with public outreach
• Computer savvy with basic knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work to deadline in a fast-paced office, to think outside the box, and to engage in critical analysis
• Current drivers license

Assets

• Second language
• Computer skills
• Good sense of humour

Please send a cover letter and resume attention to Matthew Sasaki, by email to esoc@wildernesscommittee.org or by fax to 604-683-8229.
PLEASE NO PHONE CALLS OR DROP INS. We thank all candidates for their interest and regret that only those candidates who are short-listed for interviews will be contacted.

The Wilderness Committee is Canada's largest membership-based wilderness preservation organization with 30,000 members, and offices in Vancouver, Victoria, Winnipeg and Toronto.