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Environment Funders Canada c/o Foundation House Suite 300, 2 St. Clair Avenue East Toronto, ON M4T 2T5<a href="http://www.environmentfunders.ca" target="_blank">www.environmentfunders.ca</a>Program Manager Environment Funders Canada (EFC) is a network that catalyzes 70+ diverse philanthropic funders to respond to environmental crises in Canada with ambitious and innovative solutions that also address intersecting economic, social, equity and wellbeing challenges. Members are supported in these efforts with in-person and virtual learning and strategy sessions, collaborative funding opportunities, an annual conference, networking, knowledge dissemination and thought leadership products.Position Title Program Manager Reports To Executive Director Status Full-time, permanent, 37.5 hrs/week Location Flexible, but strong preference will be given to candidates who canwork from our Toronto office once/week Salary $75,000 Start Date As soon as possible Application Deadline Until filled (rolling application process) Submission Please send resume and cover letter combined in a single documentto <a href="mailto:devika@environmentfunders.ca" target="_blank">devika@environmentfunders.ca</a> and name the file as follows: FIRST NAME_LAST NAME - DATEEFC is committed to centering equity, inclusion and decolonization in all that we do. We encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates, including BIPOC individuals, people with disabilities, and people who identify as LGBTQ2S+.While we are grateful to everyone who expresses interest in this opportunity, we will only be able to respond to those individuals who we are considering for the position.Position Summary We are seeking a visionary, passionate, systems change thinker with experience in the philanthropic sector. The Project Manager (PM) is able to advance multiple initiatives at once thanks to their excellent project management competencies and has a strong ability to grasp a wide range of potentially new subject matter relevant to the world of environmental philanthropy. In addition, they have strong facilitation expertise that enables collaboration and coordination among EFC members.<a href="mailto:devika@environmentfunders.ca" target="_blank">mailto:devika@environmentfunders.ca</a>Environment Funders Canada c/o Foundation House Suite 300, 2 St. Clair Avenue East Toronto, ON M4T 2T5<a href="http://www.environmentfunders.ca" target="_blank">www.environmentfunders.ca</a>The PM will be part of a 5 FTE core team and will work closely and collaboratively with the Executive Director (ED), Operations Manager (OM), Administrative &amp; Events Assistant (AEA), part-time Financial Manager (FM) and two part-time Program Consultants (PCs) to ensure that EFC effectively delivers on its organizational strategy. (Note: In January 2027, our current Program Manager will return from parental leave, increasing the size of the team from 5 FTE in 2026 to 6 FTE in 2027).The ideal candidate:&nbsp; • Has a high degree of self-awareness and emotional maturity&nbsp; • Is a generous, well-organized, energetic, responsive, responsible team-player&nbsp; • Demonstrates an above average level of attention to detail&nbsp; • Is adaptable, responsive and open to new processes and new ways of working&nbsp; • Knows how to ‘manage up’ and proactively identifies what they need to deliver on theirresponsibilities&nbsp; • Employs a strategic mindset in driving vision and anticipating future trends while balancingthe needs of multiple stakeholders&nbsp; • Acquires data from multiple and diverse sources when solving problems and conveys anddistributes complex information and decisions clearly to broad internal and external audiences, with a strong ability to synthesize ideas and feedback into compelling forward- looking and action-oriented plans • Creates an environment where members are motivated to engage as volunteers with EFC and with each other toward collective impact • Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, authenticity and frequent, open and direct communication • Reads situations quickly, and sees conflicts as opportunities to bring people together to arrive at better paths forward • Can work with a wide variety of stakeholders such as volunteer members, program consultants, operationsOur Culture EFC is a small but mighty team that serves a large and diverse network. We're friendly, casual, and like to have fun together! We’re also dedicated to making a big impact, so our ability to collaborate, rely on each other, and produce high quality work together is paramount. This means: • We are committed to ensuring that above all else, our final products are high quality. That means that we use our discretion and where appropriate, proactively seek open and direct feedback from each other (and provide it) on how our work can be further enhanced and improved before we finalize decisions and pieces of work. It also means we have high standards and are particular about details and professionalism. We collectively hold each other and ourselves to high expectations.Environment Funders Canada c/o Foundation House Suite 300, 2 St. Clair Avenue East Toronto, ON M4T 2T5<a href="http://www.environmentfunders.ca" target="_blank">www.environmentfunders.ca</a> • We engage in high levels of communication – we regularly message each other on Slack and we prioritize weekly check-ins and deep dives on different topics as needed. • We enjoy a supportive team environment – we help each other in carrying out our different roles and we’re understanding of life circumstances that require flexibility and adjustments in our work lives. • We are task-driven – we love checking things off our To Do lists!&nbsp; • We work in an action-oriented environment, but this is offset by the fact that we highly valueflexibility and boundaries in when and where we choose to work.&nbsp; • Our day-to-day interactions are casual and friendly, and we like to have fun and joke aroundwith each other, but we recognize and respect that our working arrangements (e.g., most often from home) and personal circumstances often preclude social get-togethers outside of the office. That said, we really value our in-person work time and ensure that we make the most of these opportunities wherever possible. • We are comfortable sharing different viewpoints and arrive at the best possible outcome. If for some reason we aren’t aligned after substantial discussion, our hierarchy kicks in for a decision to be made about the way forward. • Integrity matters, in the way we treat each other, our members, partners, contractors and other stakeholders. That means we strive to be as transparent, honest, fair, objective, collaborative and accountable as possible in our approaches to our work and our communications with others. It also means that we take precautions to not cause harm to others and that we value everyone’s wellbeing.Core Responsibilities Our roster of strategic initiatives is continuously evolving and changing year over year. In that context, the PM will work extremely closely with the ED to provide project management expertise and program leadership.Program Delivery&nbsp; • Manage current EFC funder collaboratives to ensure sound strategy, smooth operations andhigh impact and funder value, working closely with the part-time FM and two part-time Program Consultants. • Oversee and project manage the entire EFC team to ensure successful implementation of all technical, administrative, and logistical aspects of EFC’s annual conference including communications, pre-conference and in-conference field trips, venue arrangements, transportation, registration and attendance tracking, shipping of supplies, catering/meals, website, sponsor benefits, budget, AV support, run of show, collection of speaker info. (Note that the annual conference draws on the labour of the entire team, as well as external local event management support, with the ED leading on content, speaker recruitment and speaker preparation).Environment Funders Canada c/o Foundation House Suite 300, 2 St. Clair Avenue East Toronto, ON M4T 2T5<a href="http://www.environmentfunders.ca" target="_blank">www.environmentfunders.ca</a> • Develop and implement virtual learning and collaboration opportunities for members, consisting of funder interest group offerings and ad hoc funder discussions, webinars, and expert briefings. • Lead program design and delivery of regional funder gatherings (2-3 per year), with the support of the AEA, where funders have an opportunity to learn together about a specific aspect of environmental philanthropy, and to network and deepen existing relationships at a regional level • Oversee targeted thought leadership research projects (e.g., landscape analyses, technical reports), as directed.Program Management&nbsp; • Draft and distribute resources for meetings, workshops and conferences in a timely manner&nbsp; • Solicit, analyze, present and integrate member feedback to inform and improve programinitiatives, where warranted.&nbsp; • Recommend new program offerings or initiatives&nbsp; • Support the Board Program Committee (develop draft agendas, prepare meeting packagesand lead some discussion items).&nbsp; • Provide direction to the AEA in:o Scheduling meetings for various purposes, as required o Maintaining accurate and up-to-date member information in all EFC databases (e.g.,Salesforce, listservs, e-newsletter, website and the Membership Directory)Education &amp; Experience Required • Minimum five years’ experience working in the philanthropic sector&nbsp; • Strong project management experience in nonprofit, philanthropic and/or membership-based organizations&nbsp; • Trained facilitator&nbsp; • Excellent written communication skills&nbsp; • Demonstrated sound leadership in program design and delivery&nbsp; • Event management experience&nbsp; • Strong technology proficiency, particularly with Microsoft Office Suite, Salesforce, ZoomWebinar, Slack, Dropbox, collaborative platforms and project management software (e.g., Asana)Environment Funders Canada c/o Foundation House Suite 300, 2 St. Clair Avenue East Toronto, ON M4T 2T5<a href="http://www.environmentfunders.ca" target="_blank">www.environmentfunders.ca</a>Nice to Have&nbsp; • Experience working within the environmental sector and solid understanding ofenvironmental issues, challenges and solutions in Canada&nbsp; • Master’s degree or equivalent experience&nbsp; • Fluently bilingual (English/French)&nbsp; • Strong professional network within the environmental and/or philanthropic sectors&nbsp; • Financial management and operations expertiseJob Conditions&nbsp; • Flexible working hours made possible by our daily time tracking system and staff availabilityto work extended hours during special events&nbsp; • Option to work from home 4 days/week (if located 2+ hours outside of Toronto, able to workentirely from home office)&nbsp; • Comprehensive benefits plan provided after 3 months&nbsp; • 4 weeks’ vacation + 3 office closure days during winter holiday period&nbsp; • Performance feedback provided informally during weekly calls with ED and formally throughannual performance appraisal&nbsp; • Annual professional development opportunities&nbsp; • Travel within Canada approximately 3-4 times per year<ul><li>Program Manager<ul><li>Position Summary<ul><li>The ideal candidate:</li></ul></li><li>Our Culture</li></ul></li><li>EFC is a small but mighty team that serves a large and diverse network. We're friendly, casual, and like to have fun together! We’re also dedicated to making a big impact, so our ability to collaborate, rely on each other, and produce high quality wor...<ul><li>Core Responsibilities<ul><li>Program Delivery</li><li>Program Management</li></ul></li><li>Education &amp; Experience<ul><li>Required</li><li>Nice to Have</li></ul></li><li>Job Conditions</li></ul></li><li> Flexible working hours made possible by our daily time tracking system and staff availability to work extended hours during special events</li><li> Option to work from home 4 days/week (if located 2+ hours outside of Toronto, able to work entirely from home office)</li><li> Comprehensive benefits plan provided after 3 months</li><li>4 weeks’ vacation + 3 office closure days during winter holiday period</li><li> Performance feedback provided informally during weekly calls with ED and formally through annual performance appraisal</li><li> Annual professional development opportunities</li><li> Travel within Canada approximately 3-4 times per year</li></ul>Please send resume and cover letter combined in a single document to <a href="mailto:devika@environmentfunders.ca" target="_blank">devika@environmentfunders.ca</a> and name the file as follows: FIRST NAME_LAST NAME - DATE EFC is committed to centering equity, inclusion and decolonization in all that we do. We encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates, including BIPOC individuals, people with disabilities, and people who identify as LGBTQ2S+. While we are grateful to everyone who expresses interest in this opportunity, we will only be able to respond to those individuals who we are considering for the position.&nbsp;

Environment Funders Canada

Program Manager

Senior Fellow 
 
Organizations: Environmental Leadership Canada and GreenPAC 
Location: Greater Ottawa Region 
Salary: $70,000 (commensurate with experience) 
Vacation: 3 weeks + paid office shutdown at year-end and 1 extra day around long 

weekends, May to September 
Benefits: $1,500 health/wellness benefit, 10 paid sick/wellness days 
Term: 18-month term, with possibility of renewal 
Hours: 37.5 hrs/day, 5 days/wk 
Reports to: Executive Director 
Start date: ASAP 
Language: Bilingual - required 

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to <a href="mailto:hr@environmentalleadership.ca" target="_blank">hr@environmentalleadership.ca</a>. 
Applications will be reviewed as received on a rolling basis. 

About Us 
Environmental Leadership Canada (ELC) (charity #762079549 RR 0001) aims to build a new 
generation of environmental leaders and boost the capacity of everyday Canadians who care about 
the environment to engage in our democracy and advocate for their communities’ concerns. We 
employ programs like political internships for youth and educational tools and events that connect 
people with environmental and political knowledge. 
 
GreenPAC is a non-partisan non-profit that works to inspire, activate and amplify environmental 
leadership in politics. It raises the profile of environmental leadership during elections through 
programs like debates, builds cross-partisan political capacity and support for environmental 
progress through trainings, events and other forums, and works with ELC to empower emerging 
leadership. 
 
ELC and GreenPAC are separate and independent organizations with a shared vision for the health 
of our planet to be a driving force in Canadian politics. ELC was founded with support from 
GreenPAC in 2023 and the two entities frequently collaborate in pursuit of shared objectives. The 
Senior Fellow will be employed by ELC, but seconded to GreenPAC for approximately 20% of their 
time. 

Position Overview 
 
The Senior Fellow position offers a unique work placement and learning opportunity for a 

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politically experienced and environmentally knowledgeable individual. The Fellow is 
responsible for leading ELC’s efforts to support cross-partisan capacity building around 
environment and climate leadership, literacy and collaboration by parliamentarians and 
political staff. The Fellow will support Senator and MP environmental groups and caucuses 
(such as the All-Party Climate Caucus and Senators for Climate Solutions) to plan and hold 
meetings and communicate with members and external stakeholders. This part of the role (~ 
80%) will be conducted as a placement within a Senate or MP office. (Note that ELC takes a 
cross-cutting view of the environment, including sustainability and health issues and 
Indigenous knowledge). 
 
A work plan to guide the Fellow’s placement will be developed together with the Fellow’s 
host office and with input from the co-chairs of Parliamentary environmental groups. ELC 
will work with your host and partner offices to ensure you receive appropriate direction, 
support, feedback, access and learning. ELC will also support your learning and success 
with regular check-ins, mentorship, team and network connections, professional 
development opportunities, etc.. 
 
The Fellow will be seconded to GreenPAC (for ~20% of their time) and will be responsible 
for the planning and delivery of capacity-building and environmental literacy sessions and 
resources for interested parliamentarians and political staff. The Fellow will work remotely 
(i.e., at home) and report directly to GreenPAC for this part of the role. 

We are looking for a candidate who is non-partisan, passionate about the environment, climate 
and politics, highly proactive, collaborative and organized, and who will bring sound judgment, 
relationship management, problem-solving skills, and creative ideas to the position. We are 
seeking an experienced candidate who is eager to deepen their learning and experience about 
environmental politics. 

The successful candidate must be able to work full time, on Parliament Hill a minimum of four 
days a week, and effectively across party lines. You will be focused on education, convening, 
coordinating and supporting action and will never advocate or lobby for any particular policy 
position or solution in this role. Fluency in both official languages is essential. 
 
What You Will Gain 
 

â Deep knowledge about political and Parliamentary processes and systems 

â Relationships with decision-makers and experts across sectors, parties and chambers 

â Greater understanding of Canada’s cross-cutting environmental and climate issues and 
actors, and the opportunity to build public officials’ environmental literacy and support 
cross-party collaboration 


â Facilitation, event management, executive coordination, and political acuity skills 

â Personally-tailored mentorship, guidance, and professional development opportunities. 

 
Responsibilities 
 
For ELC: Supporting Environmental Groups &amp; Caucuses (~80%) 
 

1. Researching environmental issues and preparing briefing materials and resource and 
expert lists to inform public officials 

2. Liaising with leads of cross-partisan environmentally focused caucuses and working 
groups on Parliament Hill to determine shared priorities, develop meeting agendas and 
support membership management 

3. Conducting outreach to/building relationships with MPs, Senators and public officials to 
grow interest and membership in environmental leadership and working group 
participation 

4. Building and maintaining relationships with external groups and experts (including 
ENGOs, community groups, academia, the private sector, youth, and diplomatic 
community) to facilitate knowledge sharing with public officials 

5. Managing meetings and event logistics (e.g., venue, food, AV, guest speaker 
arrangements, attendee communications) 

6. Supporting and coordinating shared follow-up actions (within cross-partisan bounds of 
the role) 

7. Monitoring and publicly reporting (e.g., through newsletters and blogs, as appropriate) 
environmental work on Parliament Hill that the public can follow and engage in (e.g., 
committee studies, legislation, regulation, private members’ business, etc.), and 
noteworthy events outside government (e.g., major conferences, reports) 

For GreenPAC: Planning and Delivering Capacity Building Events (20%) 
 

1. Planning annual cross-partisan capacity building and knowledge sharing events for MPs 
and/or Senators and periodic events for political staff (e.g., lunch n’learns, 2-3 annually), 
including researching and gauging environmental leadership and literacy needs and 
interests 

2. Creating handouts, guides, toolkits, briefs and other capacity building resources to 
support training and learning activities and events. 


3. Researching and arranging guest speakers, such as former politicians or staffers and 
external topic experts 

4. Managing event logistics (per #5 above) 

5. Assessing the effectiveness of events and resources, adapting strategies, plans and 
tactics in response 

As the Fellow is a new initiative and pilot project, these duties and responsibilities are subject to 
change in response to ongoing lessons learned. The Fellow will share responsibility for the 
overall monitoring, evaluation, learning and reporting of the project’s activities. 

The Fellow may also be responsible for other duties as assigned, including supporting 
communications and public events and liaising with funders. 

 
Desired Skills and Experience 

â Significant relevant professional experience (5 years min) 
â Federal political knowledge and experience, such as political systems, processes and 

party positions on environmental issues (note - due to the cross-partisan nature of our 
organization/the role, candidates with corporate lobbying or partisan experience within 
the last 12 months are not well-suited for this role) 

â Environmental knowledge and experience, including a grasp of key challenges facing 
Canada, environmental jurisdiction in Canada, interconnections between the 
environment and other priorities like Reconciliation and anti-racism 

â Familiarity with the ENGO landscape; existing sector relationships are an asset 
â Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision 
â Highly organized and attentive to logistical and administrative details to ensure effective 

support to environmental caucuses and groups 
â Experience coordinating and building shared objectives and outcomes with diverse 

groups and actors 
â Experience in the facilitation of workshops and capacity building activities with diverse 

stakeholder groups 
â Experience or demonstrated ability to create shareable guides, resources, toolkits and/or 

briefs on environmental and climate-related topics and/or Canadian politics and policy 
issues 

â Highly collaborative with strong listening and relationship management skills 
â Outstanding written and verbal communication skills 
â Fluent in both official languages (required 
â 

Additional Information 


Both ELC and GreenPAC are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We 
encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including BIPOC, 2SLGBTQIA+, 
and individuals with disabilities. If required, we will collaborate with applicants to provide 
accommodations during meetings and board functions, and are committed to making all 
positions accessible, welcoming, and inclusive for every team member. 

As part of our ongoing efforts, both ELC and GreenPAC are actively working to ensure that 
every facet of our organization, including the team, board, advisors, and committees, reflects 
the diversity of the Canadian population. We are unwavering in our commitment to ensure our 
work actively contributes to dismantling systemic racism and oppression within the systems of 
government and legislatures where our focus lies. These structures have played a role in 
enabling the environmental harm that we are dedicated to repairing. By addressing issues at 
their root, we aim to foster positive change and contribute to a more equitable and just society. 
 
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Environmental Leadership Canada

Senior Fellow

Needed: BECC Director of Administration – 24 June 2025 

Organization: Biosphere Eco-Cities Canada (BECC) 

Location: Canada-wide – Remote 

Are you passionate about environmental sustainability and eager to share your 

expertise and perspectives for meaningful change in cities across Canada? Biosphere 

Eco-Cities Canada (BECC) invites applications from qualified individuals to join our 

Board of Directors (currently 11 members). 

What we are 

BECC is an all-volunteer national charity engaging people and organizations in 

sustainability. It currently provides coordination and support for initiatives in Ottawa, 

Toronto, Brampton, Edmonton, and Vancouver. 

What we do 

BECC’s vision is a culture of sustainability created in cities (urban and surrounding rural 

areas) through engagement of people and organizations. 

BECC’s mission is to develop Biosphere Eco-City (BEC) initiatives in Canadian cities 

and abroad, where opportunity exists. 

Why get involved? 

 • Help advance environmental sustainability initiatives in five Canadian cities 

 • Apply your administrative abilities to a dynamic volunteer board 

 • Build leadership skills and gain experience in nonprofit governance 

As a Board Member, you will: 

 • Play a critical role in shaping the strategies and future growth of BECC 

 • Assist in organizational planning and decision making 

 • Lead BECC initiatives for Operations and Governance 

 • Attend regular board meetings and participate in strategic discussions 


Who Should Apply? 

We welcome applicants from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and 

experiences. Individuals with expertise in any of the following areas will be able to 

participate more fully in discussions with other board members: 

 • Fundraising 

 • Community engagement 

 • Accounting and Finance 

 • Strategic Planning 


 • Communication, including social media 

 • Knowledge of environmental issues 

Commitment Required: 15-20 hours per month, minimum 1 year commitment. 

 • Preparation for Board and committee meetings (1-2 hours per month) 

 • Participation in monthly virtual Board meetings (1.5 hours per month) 

 • Work on specific board or committee-related tasks in between board meetings to 

further BECC’s vision and mission (3-4 hours per month) 

 • Participation in three quarterly virtual National Roundtable meetings and one 

annual general meeting (1.5 hours X4 per year) 

 • Participation in new initiatives (2 hours per month) 


How to Express Interest 

If you are interested, please send your resume and a note expressing your interest 

to <a href="mailto:Aman@BioEcoCity.org" target="_blank">Aman@BioEcoCity.org</a>.

Biosphere Eco Cities Canada

Director of Administration

Fundraising Volunteer 12jun2025 

Are you passionate about using your skills to help make Canadian cities more sustainable? 
Would you like to join a team with a clear focus and goals? 

THE OPPORTUNITY 

Biosphere Eco-Cities Canada (BECC) is seeking two new volunteers for its six-person 
fundraising team. Current members are keen and performing well. Yet, someone with 
broad fundraising experience would be a great asset. The current focus of the team is on 
obtaining funding for a youth climate action project to take place in five Canadian Cities. 
Funding of core costs is also being pursued. 

BACKGROUND 

A Biosphere Eco-City (BEC) is an urban-centred region where teams educate and engage 
people in activities to develop a culture of sustainability. BEC Canada (BECC) is a national 
charity that supports development of BECs in Ottawa, Toronto, Brampton, Edmonton, and 
Vancouver. 
 
ORGANIZATION OF THE FUNDRAISING TEAM 

The Team is divided into sub-teams for Grants Research, Core Support, Partnerships, and 
Writing. The team normally meets monthly online and sub-teams may also meet 
separately. There is a strong link to the BECC Project Development Team. 

THE COMMITMENT 

Volunteers are expected to dedicate 3-4 hours per week, including team meetings. The 
time is flexible around other personal commitments. 

If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity, please send your resume or questions to 
<a href="mailto:yann@BioEcoCity.org" target="_blank">yann@BioEcoCity.org</a>.

Fundraising Volunteer

Volunteers for Biosphere Eco-Cities Canada Project Development Team 

(five positions) 

You can join a team developing proposals for sustainability projects in five Canadian cities. 

The Organization 

Biosphere Eco-Cities Canada (BECC) is a national charity coordinating and supporting the 
development of Biosphere Eco-City (BEC) initiatives in Ottawa, Toronto, Brampton, 
Edmonton, and Vancouver. A BEC initiative engages people and organizations in activities 
that integrate the needs of people and nature to create a culture of sustainability. It helps 
them to develop, implement and share their own ideas on how to address issues of 
sustainability. This brings sustainability into personal lives, communities and workplaces. 
The growing culture of sustainability in a city will inspire action for sustainability among all 
stakeholders – government, business, educational organizations, cultural groups etc. 
Ultimately, these actions will work towards resolution of global problems in areas such as 
climate, biodiversity loss, pollution, resource depletion and world food security, and 
support the resilience of the Biosphere (the Sphere of Life). 

The Task and Team 

While BECs do carry out their own projects, BECC develops national projects that involve 
several or all of the BECs in a coordinated fashion. The BECC Project Development team 
would create national project proposals and present them to the BECC board for review 
and approval. The team would liaise with the BECC Fundraising Team on resources and 
may provide ongoing advice during project implementation and evaluation. 

Key responsibilities 

 • Create or receive project outlines and turn them into project proposals 
 • Add supporting documents, such as project charters, as needed 
 • Liaise with the BECC fundraising team to line up potential project resources 
 • Refer proposals to the BECC board for authority to proceed with procurement of 

resources and implementation of projects. 

A time commitment of 3-4 hours per week is requested. 
 
If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity, please send your resume or questions to 
<a href="mailto:yann@BioEcoCity.org" target="_blank">yann@BioEcoCity.org</a>. 
 
We can arrange an online interview at a time convenient to you. 

James B, 6 March 2025

Project Development Team

VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR DESCRIPTION 
Volunteer Position with BECC 

 
Do you wish to use your abilities to help make Canadian Cities more sustainable. Would you like 
to lead recruitment for a national organization that does this? 
 
THE OPPORTUNITY 
 
Biosphere Eco-Cities Canada (BECC) is looking for a volunteer to manage its national volunteer 
recruitment program. This person would post ads on various volunteer websites, receive and 
review responses, and applicants to teams across the country. In the longer term, the volunteer 
coordinator could create a volunteer strategy that includes orientation, personal goal setting, 
volunteer recognition and training ideas. 
 
BACKGROUND 
 
A Biosphere Eco-City (BEC) is an urban-centred region where teams educate and engage people 
in activities to develop a culture of sustainability. BEC Canada (BECC) is a national charity that 
supports development of BECs in Ottawa, Toronto, Brampton, Edmonton, and Vancouver. 
 
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP 
 
The Volunteer Coordinator will receive general guidance from the BECC board through the 
Director of Administration. The Coordinator will also liaise with team leaders (eight in the BECs 
and four in BECC). As well, the Volunteer Coordinator will be a member of the BECC Secretariat, 
which includes all team leaders and develops approaches for BECC to support the BECs. 
 
COMMITMENT 
 
It is expected that the HR Coordinator would be willing to commit 4-5 hours per week for a year 
to this volunteer position. The time is flexible around other personal commitments. 
 
If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity, please send your resume or questions to 
<a href="mailto:yann@BioEcoCity.org" target="_blank">yann@BioEcoCity.org</a>. 
 
 
 

JB, 12 June 2025

Volunteer Coordinator

Volunteers for Edmonton BEC 
Join the Movement for a Sustainable Edmonton 


Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Would you like to 

volunteer some free time to make Edmonton more sustainable? 

THE OPPORTUNITY 

Edmonton Biosphere Eco-City (EBEC) is seeking new members for a team that is developing a 

Database of Sustainability Projects. The database allows residents to have an overview of the 

many interesting sustainability projects in their city. Visit <a href="https://Edmonton.BioEcoCity.org" target="_blank">https://Edmonton.BioEcoCity.org</a> to 

view project descriptions that have been uploaded to date. 


BACKGROUND 

A Biosphere Eco-City (BEC) is an urban-centred region where teams educate and engage 

people in activities to develop a culture of sustainability. BEC Canada (BECC) is a national 

charity that supports development of BECs in Ottawa, Toronto, Brampton, Edmonton, and 

Vancouver. 


ORGANIZATION OF THE DATABASE 

The framework of the database is the 10 BEC Themes of Sustainability – Transportation, 

Energy, Design, Habitat, Food, Natural Capital, Waste, Health, Recreation, and Sense of Place. 

These are broad areas of direct action for sustainability. Organizing the database by Theme 

allows viewers to focus on areas that interest them most. 

TASKS OF A DATABASE TEAM MEMBER 

To find a sustainability project in urban or rural Edmonton a team member will conduct an 

internet search using one of the Themes of Sustainability or a related keyword, along with 

"Edmonton" and "sustainability." They will review project descriptions and select relevant 

ones to add to the database. Next, they will write a concise description using a project 

template. Once completed, they will contact the project owner to verify the description. 

Additionally, team members are expected to attend monthly team meetings. The time 

expectation for volunteers is a flexible 3-4 hours per week. 


A team leader will provide training material and advice to team members. 


If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity, please send your resume or questions to 

<a href="mailto:yann@BioEcoCity.org" target="_blank">yann@BioEcoCity.org</a>.

EBEC Database Volunteer

Volunteer WordPress Web Developers for Biosphere Eco-Cities 
 
Do you have experience with WordPress and website development? 
 
Would you like to help make our cities more sustainable? 
 
You could help us maintain Biosphere Eco-City (BEC) websites. A Biosphere Eco-City (BEC) uses 
information and projects to engage people in sustainability. The national website 
(<a href="https://BioEcoCity.org" target="_blank">https://BioEcoCity.org</a>) explains this approach. 
 

THE VOLUNTEER WORK 
 
Biosphere Eco-Cities Canada (BECC) is seeking two or three Web Development volunteers to 
update WordPress websites for four BEC cities. Those websites are Toronto.BioEcoCity.org, 
Brampton.BioEcoCity.org, Edmonton.BioEcoCity.org, and Vancouver.BioEcoCity.org. 
 
Currently, seven BEC project teams operate in the four cities. Up-to-date websites are important 
for success of the projects. At times, new project information needs to be added to the sites. 
Content will be provided. As a volunteer web developer, you will input and format that material. 
 
In addition to new team projects, there is an initiative to create a Database of Sustainability 
Projects for each city. This allows residents of the city to see the good works going on around 
them. The database is a set of short project summaries that are input to a template (child 
theme) on each site and published. New database postings may happen every week or two. 
 
Your work would be done remotely, with flexible times, in cooperation with staff and volunteers. 
The expected time commitment for these positions is 3-4 hours per week for six months. 
 
To be able to do this work, you would need experience with WordPress, HTML and CSS. It would 
be nice also if you had experience with cPanel. 
 
We can organize an online interview at a time convenient to you. 
 
Please send a letter of interest or a resumé to <a href="mailto:Yann@BioEcoCity.org" target="_blank">Yann@BioEcoCity.org</a> by 01 July 2025, 
or after that date to <a href="mailto:Emad@BioEco.City.org" target="_blank">Emad@BioEco.City.org</a>.

Web Development Volunteer

Secretariat Administrator 

A Volunteer Position 

Draft 20 March 2025 V2, JB 

Biosphere Eco-Cities Canada (BECC) is looking for a volunteer Secretariat Administrator to 
manage the work of its secretariat. The secretariat coordinates activities of the various 
BECC teams. Its major focus is BECC’s support for development of Biosphere Eco-City 
(BEC) initiatives in various cities. 

A Biosphere Eco-City is an urban-centred region where people and organizations 
cooperate to achieve sustainability. BEC activities engage them to develop a culture of 
sustainability in Ottawa, Toronto, Brampton, Edmonton, and Vancouver. 

BECC is a national charity for support and networking of BEC initiatives, and promotion of 
the BEC approach. For more information see <a href="https://BioEcoCity.org" target="_blank">https://BioEcoCity.org</a>. 

The Secretariat Administrator, under direction of the BECC Coordinator, would: 

 • Liaise with leaders of BECC and BEC teams 
 • Create agendas and chair secretariat meetings 
 • Approve minutes written by the Secretariat Communicator 
 • Propose strategies to enhance secretariat performance 
 • Respond to external inquiries for information on the BEC program 
 • Lead development of quarterly round tables for all BEC members 
 • Provide periodic reports on BECC and BEC teams to the BECC board 

The candidate for this position should have the following skills and experience: 

 • Ability to organize and communicate information 
 • Ability to set up and lead meetings 
 • Ability to write clearly and simply 
 • Experience with teamwork 
 • Leadership experience 

It is expected that the candidate would be able to commit 4-5 hours per week for a year to 
this volunteer position. There will be many opportunities for networking and skill building. 

Please send a resume or letter of interest to <a href="mailto:yann@BioEcoCity.org" target="_blank">yann@BioEcoCity.org</a> 

We can arrange an online interview at a time convenient to you.

Secretariat Administrator

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