Access to Justice Program Coordinator

Job Opportunity

Position: Access to Justice (A2J) Program Coordinator

Organization: West Coast Environmental Law

Location: In-person based at office located on xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) & səl̓ilwətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) territory (Vancouver, BC). Remote work is possible with the requirement to attend occasional outreach events in the Lower Mainland.

Final date to receive applications: August 16, 2026

Term: 14 weeks (September – December 2026)

Hours: 35 hours, five days per week

Remuneration: $27.85/hour

• Due to the nature of funding for this position, applicants must be between ages 15 to 30 (inclusive) at the start of employment; be legally entitled to work in Canada; be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a protected person as defined by the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; and be legally entitled to work according to the applicable provincial legislation and regulations.

West Coast Environmental Law is seeking candidates for an Access to Justice Program Coordinator position based at our Vancouver office. This is a 14-week fixed-term position starting in September 2026.

As a member of the Access to Justice (A2J) team and reporting to the A2J Program Manager, you bring commitment to working with communities that face barriers to justice, including Black, Indigenous, and racialized communities. Your work will contribute to the A2J Program’s support to individuals, community groups, NGOs, and First Nations across British Columbia who are disproportionately impacted by environmental harm and climate change to raise their voices and participate in decision-making processes about environmental justice issues that affect them.

West Coast Environmental Law provides a supportive culture that values healthy boundaries and balanced work.

West Coast Environmental Law aims to promote equity and challenge discrimination. We recognize that racial justice and anti-racism are crucial to environmental and climate protection. Funding for this position aims to reduce unique barriers faced by Indigenous, Black and racialized youth in developing experience and finding work in environmental fields. We strongly encourage applicants from equity-deserving groups to self-identify so that we can prioritize your application, specifically Indigenous, Black and racialized people, and including members of the LGBTQIA2S+, trans and gender-diverse communities, women, and people living with a disability, chronic illness and/or neurodiversity.

This position is made possible through funding from Nature Canada’s Work to Grow program.

• Understanding of environmental justice with commitment to supporting communities that face barriers to justice to empower themselves and access environmental justice.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and work effectively with diverse staff, external organizations, and service users.
• Demonstrated experience in communications, public relations and/or community engagement.
• Integrity and discretion when dealing with confidential information.
• Well-developed verbal, written and organizational skills.
• Strong time management and organization skills.
• Ability to independently prioritize and handle a diversity of tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while thriving in a team environment.
• Creativity, imagination and ability to take initiative.
• Strong computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office, SharePoint and Slack, and comfort with learning new tools and platforms.

• Experience working with communities that face barriers to justice, including Black, Indigenous, and racialized, and other equity-deserving communities.
• Understanding of and experience applying trauma-informed practices.
• Understanding and demonstrated application of equity and justice principles with commitment to contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to the environment and understanding of the mission and values of West Coast.
• Experience with digital media tools including Zoom, Google Docs/Forms, Canva an asset.
• At least one year of post-secondary…