Community Climate Action Mobilizer

The Community Climate Action Mobilizer position at GoodWork Environmental Jobs involves engaging in community climate initiatives in Kelowna, BC. This temporary role, scheduled from May 19 to September 4, 2026, focuses on hands-on projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance community resilience. Candidates will work collaboratively, receive training, and contribute to various environmental projects while fostering a safe and inclusive work environment.
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Job Title: Community Climate Action Mobilizer, Kelowna

Organization: Youth Climate Corps BC

Location: Kelowna, BC

Reports to: Program Co-Leads

Exempt: No

Position Status: Temporary, fixed-term approximately May 19 to September 4, 2026

Hours per week: 35 hours including some evenings and weekends

Wage: $25.95/hour

Number of positions: 3

Final date to receive applications: March 29, 2026 (midnight PST)

This Isn’t a

Typical Job!

Grow your career while making a real impact in your community. As a Community Climate Action Mobilizer with YCCBC, you’ll get paid to turn climate values into meaningful action where you live. You’ll collaborate with an inspiring cohort, support hands-on projects with local community partners, build practical, transferable skills, and grow your confidence as a climate leader. If you’re curious, committed, and ready to try new things, this is your chance to level up your experience while helping build a more just and resilient future.

This isn’t a typical job – it’s a unique learning and growth opportunity designed to expand your skills, deepen your experience, and accelerate your development in a climate action career!

Job Summary

In alignment with YCCBC values, the Community Climate Action Mobilizer is responsible for performing day-to-day tasks across various community climate and environmental projects associated with the partnership between YCCBC and City of Kelowna. The Mobilizers contribute to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive work environment and work closely with the Co-Leads and cohort to achieve program objectives. This position will provide a variety of exciting opportunities to participate in community climate action related initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase community connections and resiliency.

Opportunities may include water conservation, urban forestry projects, fire-smarting projects, emergency preparedness, community outreach, education, and engagement.

How To Apply
• To help you assess if this is a good fit for you, we’ll be hosting several information sessions in the coming weeks. Please follow this link to register. Applicants who attend an information session and those who have not previously worked for YCCBC will be prioritized for interviews.
• Complete your application by clicking the “Apply Now” button!
Responsibilities And Duties
• Participate in and actively engage with initial and ongoing training sessions led by YCCBC, Co-Leads, and project partners.
• Work alongside team members and community partners to advance local climate initiatives and community priorities through diverse tasks and responsibilities.
• Be open to learning new things, trying new things, and challenging yourself to grow.
• Assist with coordinating and preparing worksite logistics.
• Complete assigned tasks safely, efficiently, and with a focus on meeting project goals.
• Support the program Co-Leads in collecting data and compiling information for project reports.
• Contribute to building a team culture of safety, inclusion, and belonging.
• Contribute to social media promotional events and activities.
• Collaborate with the Co-Leads to identify and address challenges, working toward effective solutions.
• Respect and follow the processes outlined in the Collective Agreement, and engage with union representatives as needed regarding workplace questions or concerns.
• Positively represent YCCBC and its partner organizations when engaging with the community.
Working Conditions
• Various job sites that will include working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions and physical labour.
• Occasional work from a home office
Qualifications

No ‘formal’ post-secondary education is required, as we recognize that ‘formal’ education at colleges and universities is just one version of many types of meaningful education.
• Must be between 17 and 30 years old at the start of the position.
• Reside in or near Kelowna (relocation assistance is not provided).
• Personal values and commitment to climate action, social justice, anti-racism, anti-oppression, diversity, inclusion, reconciliation and decolonization.
• Flexibility to work varying hours, including evenings and weekends, to…