Discover Parks Ambassadors: Scheduling Coordinator

Job Title: Discover Parks Ambassadors: Scheduling Coordinator

Reporting To: Manager, Discover Parks Ambassadors

Dates: April 20 to September 4, 2026

Schedule: Full-time seasonal, 37.5 hours/week

Job location: Lower Mainland (Hybrid Schedule)

Purpose: Schedule and post programs that allow British Columbians and guests to experience new places and activities, responsibly and safely

Overview:

BC Parks Foundation is the official charitable partner and conservation financing mechanism to the sixth largest system of parks and indigenous protected areas in the world, with over 1,034 parks and more than 26 million visits per year. We are on a mission to inspire and empower people to enjoy and protect parks and Indigenous protected areas in BC, so that they flourish for now, for all, forever.

The Discover Parks Ambassador Program plays a vital role as part of our mission. The ambassadors, who are spread across the province, provide fun and engaging experiences and programs that educate, and help connect people to BC's amazing, protected places.

We Are:

• A successful and growing charitable organization with a stellar track record and significant opportunities ahead
• Entrepreneurial and innovative
• A warm, positive, hard-working team who are passionate about parks and protected areas, and promoting nature and biodiversity in British Columbia

You Are:

• An organized individual who pays attention to the details and exercises good judgement
• Familiar with interpretive programming and program logistics
• A supportive leader who is confident in their abilities
• Excellent with people, with a good sense of humour and genuine manner
• An approachable communicator who builds positive relationships and helps others feel supported and heard
• Passionate about parks and indigenous protected areas

Role Summary:

The Scheduling Coordinator maintains an efficient, accurate, and accessible calendar of bookable events through the Discover Parks platform. This role ensures British Columbians and visitors can safely and easily access interpretive program, guided experiences, and special events in provincial parks across the Province. The Coordinator plays a central role in organizing program schedules, supporting Discover Parks Ambassadors, and helping the public connect with meaningful park experiences.

Responsibilities:

• Program Scheduling and Coordination

• • Create and maintain program schedules for Discover Parks Ambassador interpretive programming and events
• • Coordinate with community partners to schedule programming with Ambassadors
• • Provide program leaders with up-to-date information on participant registration and schedule changes
• • Conduct regular virtual check-ins with Ambassador teams to review program schedules, share updates, and ensure they feel supported and informed
• • Travel occasionally to parks to visit teams, deliver equipment, and support operations

• Public Communication & Visitor Support

• • Respond to public inquiries regarding program reservations, scheduling, cancellations, and account setup
• • Identify barriers that prevent people from engaging with programming and recommend changes or resources to increase accessibility
• • Share accurate, up to date program information with Marketing to support event promotion
• • Post and update program listings on

• Data, Evaluation & Administration

• • Track program metrics, accomplishments and emerging risks or opportunities
• • Support data-driven evaluation system in collaboration with operations staff
• • Recommend policies, processes, and improvements that enhance program operations

• Relationship-Building & Collaboration

• • Build and contribute to respectful relationships with Indigenous peoples
• • Maintain positive working relationships with BC Parks and other park partners
• • Support a constructive, results oriented, and inspiring organizational culture
• • Support the Admin Coordinator with any related admin and operational tasks

Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year experience in a similar position or related field
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office: Outlook, Excel, SharePoint etc.
• Strong working knowledge of Google Drive and Google Calendar
• Strong desire to build productive relationships with Indigenous peoples, local interest groups, and organizations working with underrepresented or marginalized communities
• Proven ability to develop exceptional recreational programming schedules
• Strong knowledge of BC's cultural and natural history
• Strong writing skills with the ability to effectively review written materials for accuracy and precision
• Personal mobile phone

Skills and Experience Considered an Asset:

• Post-secondary education in a related field (can be ongoing)
• Familiarity with the Discover Parks Ambassador program
• Driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle for accessing parks and moving program equipment

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

Canada Summer Jobs Funding Eligibility:

As a condition of pending Canada Summer Jobs program funding, to be eligible for funding you will need to be:

• 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: 1 (subject to funding)

Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled