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Discover Parks Ambassador (Wells Gray)
Discover Parks Ambassador (Wells Gray)B.C. Parks Foundation • Clearwater, BC, CA
Discover Parks Ambassador (Wells Gray)

Discover Parks Ambassador (Wells Gray)

B.C. Parks Foundation • Clearwater, BC, CA
4 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description

Position : Discover Parks Ambassador (Wells Gray)

Reporting to : Manager, Discover Parks Ambassadors

Dates : May 20 to August 27, 2026

Schedule : Full time seasonal; 35 hours / week; Wed | Thu | Sun 9 : 00am-4 : 30pm; Fri | Sat 1 : 00pm-8 : 30pm

Job Location : Wells Gray Provincial Park (4 days / week), Working at a computer in your home workspace (1 day / week)

Purpose

To excite, engage and educate park visitors

Overview

BC Parks Foundation is the official charitable partner and conservation financing mechanism to one of the largest systems of parks in the world, with over 1,040 parks and more than 26 million visits per year. Our motivated team has produced outstanding results, including raising over $400 million in the last 4 years, protecting over 55 beautiful places, and launching an internationally recognized health initiative. And we’ve only just begun. Our mission is to create the greatest system of parks and Indigenous protected areas in the world.

We Are

  • A charitable, purpose-driven organization passionate about enjoying and protecting nature in British Columbia
  • People who value spark, respect with caring, reciprocity, and greatness
  • A warm, positive, hard-working team who operate in a spirit of gratitude and celebration
  • Connected to a wide variety of community groups, First Nations, businesses, governments and other partners that we work with regularly

You Are

  • A positive and passionate team player with a love of the outdoors
  • Someone that thrives on sparking engagement and conversation
  • Wanting to have a positive impact on your community
  • Adaptable and a confident problem-solver
  • Organized and an expert at juggling multiple responsibilities
  • Role Description

    Discover Parks Ambassadors work in provincial parks across BC to create amazing experiences that inspire, educate, and empower people to appreciate, enjoy, and care for British Columbia's parks and protected places. We are seeking energetic, motivated individuals with a deep respect for the natural environment to deliver educational experiences in Wells Gray Provincial Park, ensuring a welcoming and engaging experience.

    What does a typical day look like?

    While in parks daily tasks include program promotion, delivering programs on trail, engaging with visitors, program planning, and collecting and reporting program metrics. You will always be interacting with visitors, sharing insight about the park’s biodiversity and inspiring environmental awareness. Your weekly schedule will include at least two weekend afternoon and evening shifts to facilitate the much-loved evening educational amphitheatre programs. On your work from home days, you will collaborate with your teammates to research program updates, plan for the upcoming week, and submit reports on program performance, supplies and equipment.

    Responsibilities

  • Interact and engage with park visitors
  • Educate visitors on how to enjoy parks responsibly and promote programs through information booths and roving around the park

  • Guide nature walks and hikes on Wells Gray's trails (1-5 hours long)
  • Run activities and games for children and families in parks, including the existing Jerry’s Rangers program
  • Present evening family-friendly interpretive programs in the campground
  • Promote iNaturalist and other community science initiatives
  • Research park flora, fauna, and local ecology to support program delivery
  • Develop and deliver new programs when required
  • Monitor and report daily interaction statistics
  • Join virtual weekly check-ins with the Discover Parks Ambassador team
  • Administrative tasks such as printing, purchasing supplies, expense claims, timesheets, email & Slack correspondence, and equipment organization
  • Support the marketing team by creating social media content to help with program promotion
  • Collect iNaturalist observations with a mobile device
  • Contribute to a safe work environment
  • Requirements

  • A love of the environment and the outdoors
  • Comfortable making presentations, talking to visitors, and leading tours
  • Enjoy interacting with large crowds and having lots of conversations (100+ per day in some parks)
  • Experience working or volunteering with children
  • Ability to work in a remote environment, while staying connected with a team online
  • Ability to lift and move program equipment (up to 30lbs)
  • Ability to stay on your feet for extended periods of time and work in all types of weather conditions
  • Driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle (4x4 an asset) for accessing program locations within the park and moving program equipment (preference for a 4x4 or AWD vehicle that can transport a 6ft collapsible tent). Must also be comfortable driving on a dirt / gravel road
  • Personal computer with video conferencing capabilities and strong internet connection
  • Personal mobile phone
  • Wilderness First Aid 40hr certification or higher
  • Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search (will be completed during the hiring process)
  • Skills and Experience Considered an Asset

  • Post-secondary study in environmental sciences, natural resource management, conservation or education
  • Fluency in additional languages
  • Commitment to Equity

    BC Parks Foundation is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

  • Preference may be given to qualified Indigenous candidates or those from or with experience of other diverse cultures (this includes learning and / or applying information and practices of your culture or that of another culture)
  • Those identifying as being part of groups which are underrepresented or facing barriers to the labour market are encouraged to apply
  • Perks of the Job

  • Staff accommodation in Wells Gray Park available if required
  • Industry standard interpretive training provided
  • OCC Field Leader Certificate
  • Staff activities and competitions
  • Discounts on BCPF merchandise
  • You get to spend an amazing summer in BC’s beautiful parks having a positive impact on people’s visits!
  • Canada Summer Jobs Funding Eligibility

  • Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment
  • Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment
  • Have a valid Social Insurance Number and be legally entitled to work in Canada and BC
  • No. of Positions Available : 2 (subject to funding)

    Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled

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