Sustainability Program Coordinators, Toronto & Vancouver (Canada Summer Jobs)

The Canada Summer Jobs program funds these positions. To be eligible to apply to this position, candidates must: 

• Be between 15 and 30 years of age;
• Be able to commit to the full term 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.

In these full-time, 8-week contract roles, you will join Park People’s programming team to support the delivery and administration of community-led park and sustainability programs. You will assist park and green space leaders with planning, organization, outreach, and promotion. In addition to on-the-ground program support, this role may involve helping deliver workshops, training, and communications pieces such as newsletters and blogs.

We are looking for a community-driven coordinator who can build strong relationships and foster local community leadership. An ideal candidate will be a self-motivated organizer capable of managing event logistics, outreach, and administrative tracking to support the local team.

Park People works to advance city parks as essential spaces that connect people to the rest of nature.

We are actively working to hire, meaningfully engage with, and include guidance and input from Black, Indigenous and people of colour in ways that centre Indigenous resilience and ​anti-racist principles.  We are committed to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in our workspaces and programs, and encourage applications from BIPOC candidates. 

More information about Park People here.

As Sustainability Program Coordinator, you will:

• Support the coordination and delivery of Park People programs and events (e.g., workshops, outdoor gatherings, community events)
• Help facilitate nature-based park programming, particularly with equity-deserving communities
• Assist with delivering training programs that empower community champions to lead park-based initiatives
• Contribute to overall program operations and team priorities as needed
• Build and maintain relationships with community members and partners
• Attend community events and support outreach through tabling and engagement activities
• Document events through photos, blog posts, or other content
• Support the recruitment of park champions and volunteers
• Provide administrative support for program delivery 
• Track participation and support program evaluation efforts
• Help maintain organized records and reporting materials
• Collaborate with colleagues across teams
• Participate in organization-wide meetings, trainings, and activities
• Other duties as required by the organization

The skills and experience you bring to the role include:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Relationship-building skills, with a demonstrated ability to engage diverse communities
• Personal or professional experience working in diverse, intercultural and intergenerational settings, ideally  in sustainability, community work, and climate action-oriented environments
• Event coordination, planning, and supporting in-person and virtual gatherings
• Workshop facilitation skills
• Digital skills for outreach, planning, and content creation
• Understanding of equity, anti-oppression, and inclusive practices
• Self-motivated and able to work independently towards project deadlines
• Adaptable and responsive to changing needs 

Working Conditions

• One position is based in the Lower Mainland/Vancouver area and the other in Toronto, and will work a blend of remote and in-person days in a typical workweek. In-person days may be held in local green spaces, at a hot desk/meeting room at our Toronto Office (401 Richmond St W), or at a co-working space in Vancouver.
• Flexible working hours may be required, including some evenings and weekends. 
• Some travel within the program areas will be required.
• Occasional physical activity (e.g., setting up tents, tables, and event materials) 

Location: Toronto and Vancouver

Salary: $27/hr

Anticipated Start Date: June 15th 2026

Please send your resume and cover letter in one electronic file in confidence by Friday, May 15th at 5 pm to hr@parkpeople.ca.  If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at hr@parkpeople.ca to provide your contact information.