Environmental Program Coordinator

HCTF is a non-profit foundation investing in habitat conservation projects across BC with an opening for a temporary, full-time Environmental Program Coordinator. We are seeking an individual who is energetic, self-directed, and has a positive approach to their career, their work and their colleagues.

The Environmental Program Coordinator is part of our Education Team. This individual assists with the administration and coordination of multiple programs and grants within the HCTF Education’s portfolio.

There is currently 1 temporary position based in the Victoria office. The position is expected to be for 4 months from approximately mid-August to mid-December 2026, and is subject to change or extension due to operational requirements.

The Environmental Program Coordinator will provide support to HCTF’s Education department, and may support other departments as well.

HCTF Education administers and delivers K-12, post-secondary and community education grants, programs, professional development workshops, learning resources and a province-wide network of facilitators.

This position reports to the Manager of Education Programs and provides a range of services that contribute to the achievement of the Foundation’s vision as well as its mandate to lead environmental education of British Columbia’s biodiversity.

The Environmental Program Coordinator assists with the day to day operations of HCTF Education grants, school programs, workshops, learning resources and the WildBC network. This position develops and maintains effective organizational support to ensure:

• effective delivery of programs and services to clients and delivery team;
• management of grant processes and systems;
• program goals and objectives are communicated;

At the direction of the Manager of Education Programs, the Environmental Program Coordinator assists with the implementation of the Foundation’s education programs, with a priority focus on four program areas:

• K-12 Grants
• Workshops and School Programs
• WildBC Network
• Learning Resources

• Responds to grant inquiries from educators and schools considering applying for grants.
• Supports K-12 grant recipients.
• Assists with administering the HCTF Education databases and other administrative systems.
• Coordinates grant applications for review, notification, implementation and reporting.
• Supports social media and other outreach initiatives.

• Serves as the main point of contact for all HCTF Education inquiries.
• Responds to workshop and program bookings.
• Coordinates the program delivery team and identifies materials required for workshop and program delivery.
• Coordinates with the WildBC Network to deliver programs and workshops.
• Responds, recommends, and provides information to inquiries relating to workshop and school programs.
• Receives applications for school programs and prepares them for intake.
• Provides assistance during various phases of school program implementation.
• Responds to inquiries from WildBC Facilitators.
• Liaises and supports educators and schools involved in workshops and school programs.

• Supports a culture that reflects Foundation values of exceptional performance, continuous improvement, and ongoing learning and development;
• Contributes to open and effective communication links between staff and the management team;
• Maintains current knowledge of conservation issues for fish, wildlife, and their habitats and identifies ways for HCTF to achieve strategic priorities through our grant programs; and
• Supports a healthy and safe working environment.

This position is required to work from the HCTF office in Victoria, but may be eligible for occasional work-from-home days. The ideal candidate will be available to start at 7:30am to correspond with teachers prior to the start of the school day.

This is a union position with a classification of BCGEU Grid 11, Steps 1-7 and a wage range of $31.75/hour to $36.59/hour.

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