Environmental Educator

Location: Omineca and Yellowhead (Smithers)

Environmental Educator

Prince Rupert, BC, Canada

Opportunity Type:
Seasonal

Workspace:
In Person

$22/hour | 17 to 26 weeks | 24 to 37.5 hours/week |

Start date:

May 2, 2026

About

The Role
Spend Your Summer on the rugged North Coast.

Imagine spending your summer steps from the ocean. You’re caring for live marine invertebrates, leading hands‑on programs for curious kids, designing mini‑exhibits about local species, and maybe even spotting eagles and killer whales from the dock. The North Coast Ecology Centre Society is hiring up to two Environmental Educators for Summer 2026.

This is more than a summer job. It’s an opportunity to gain real‑world environmental education experience, build practical field skills, and help shape a growing community Ecology Centre on a coastline teeming with marine life.

What You’ll Actually Be Doing
As an Environmental Educator, you’ll be part of a small, passionate team bringing marine science to life. In addition to working at the Centre, in May and June, you’ll support school programming and in July and August, you will help with Eco Camp day camps and community programming. The NCECS is also leading a dockside biodiversity study and supporting a light trap study throughout summer months.

You will:

Open, operate, and close the Centre alongside staff and volunteers

Collect and provide exemplary care for live marine invertebrates

Develop and deliver interactive interpretive programs

Design creative displays and mini‑exhibits

Engage visitors through hands‑on environmental education

Support and mentor volunteers

Assist with school programs and Eco Camp day camps

Conduct visitor surveys and gather feedback

Support communications, social media, and reporting

Collaborate with partners and board members

Contribute ideas to help grow and strengthen the Centre

This role is ideal for students interested in marine biology, environmental science, conservation, education, or community‑based stewardship.

What You’ll Gain

Direct experience delivering environmental education programs

Animal care and hands‑on marine species experience

Public speaking and interpretation skills

Exhibit design and science communication experience

Insight into how a grassroots conservation organization operates

Resume‑building experience relevant to NGOs, Parks, DFO, research organizations, and

graduate school

Desired Qualifications
We Are Looking For Someone Who Is

Passionate about environmental education and conservation

Comfortable speaking to groups and engaging the public

A strong communicator, both written and verbal

Knowledgeable about North Coast ecology, especially marine systems

Able to work independently and as part of a small team

Creative and comfortable with social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Tik Tok

Organized and detail‑oriented

Assets

Knowledge of Ts’msyen history, culture, or Sm’algyax language

Animal care experience

Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle (mileage compensated)

Local candidates will be prioritized.

Eligibility
(Canada Summer Jobs Funding May Apply)

Candidates May Need To

Be 15 to 30 years old at the start of employment

Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or protected person

Have a valid SIN and be legally entitled to work in Canada

A criminal record check may be required.

About NCECS
NCECS is a registered charity working toward the creation of a permanent ecology education centre in Prince Rupert, BC. Our mission is to inspire awe, respect, and stewardship for the North Coast’s rich terrestrial and marine environments. We operate within the traditional territory of the Ts’msyen and Sm’algyax speaking peoples and are committed to incorporating Indigenous knowledge, stories, and language into our programming.

As we work toward our permanent Center, we deliver programs, exhibits, camps, and events throughout the community. Our summer programming takes place out of our retrofitted shipping container on the waterfront as part of the Lax Süülda Container Market. Yes, whales have been spotted from here. We operate under a catch and release approach and will be collecting and releasing animals carefully several times through the season.

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