Humane Education Content Developer

Job Description

Posted Friday, July 31, 2026 at 10:00 AM | Expires Friday, January 1, 2027 at 10:59 AM

We welcome diversity, value differences, and foster inclusion in our employment practices. Find out more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion by reading our Foundational Principles on our website. We invite applications from all qualified individuals who are philosophically aligned with our mission, vision and values.

The BC SPCA is a dynamic organization with facilities and services across the province of BC. Join an expanding team in an exciting time of change in an organization that makes a difference! Please read below for additional details and let us know if you have the skills and experience we are looking for by submitting your application.

If you are up for the challenge and would like to be considered for this position, we would like to hear from you. The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BC SPCA) is looking to fill the following career opportunity:

STATUS:
Permanent;
Full-Time with benefits

SHIFT: 35 hours per week - Hybrid

LOCATION:

Provincial Office in Vancouver, BC if the successful candidate is based in the Lower Mainland/Fraser Valley region, they will be required to report to PO twice a week. The role can, however, be filled by someone outside the region, and would then be exclusively remote.

CLASSIFICATION:
Exempt

The Humane Education Content Developer develops print and digital education and communication materials for the BC SPCA’s Humane Education programs. Primary areas of concentration will be researching, producing and curating content for Humane Education publications and coordinating their production. Additional responsibilities will include developing content for and maintaining website materials, assisting with promotion of Humane Education programs, and supporting related communications.

• Researches, writes and curates content for quarterly publication of Bark! magazine, and monthly publication of e-Kids e-newsletter; coordinates content from additional contributors.
• Edits and proofreads humane education publications.
• Coordinates regular production of Bark!, e-Kids, plus other education materials as required.
• Contributes to the development of annual Humane Education publications plan.

• Regularly updates humane education content on the Society's website and represents Humane Education at Public Campaigns and Programs meetings.
• Coordinates survey and assessment activities which may include facilitating surveys through Humane Education publications, working with volunteers to analyze results, or other activities as required.
• Maintains and updates the Humane Education Hub within staff portal.
• Participates in regular team planning meetings and contributes ideas that are in keeping with the overall strategic direction of the organization as a whole and the Public Engagement & Social Change department in particular.
  • Where approved, implements part or all of the assigned initiatives/projects.
• Assists with the editing and proofing of public communication pieces such as curriculum materials, lesson plans and activities, press releases and other public education materials.
• Other related duties as required.

• Post-secondary education in communication, education, or journalism, plus 2+ years’ related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable to the employer. Related experience includes but is not limited to:
  • exceptional written communication and editing skills
  • marketing
  • preparing content that appeals to diverse groups, especially youth and equity-seeking groups
  • experience working in…