Community Coordinator Arrow Slocan Lakes – WildSafeBC

Posted April 21, 2026

The WildSafeBC Community Coordinator position is a unique opportunity to make a difference in reducing human-wildlife conflicts where you live. Professionalism, good communication and community engagement skills are essential for this position as well as an ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Community Coordinators will attend group training sessions to learn WildSafeBC conflict-reduction information relating to BC wildlife species, and effective engagement and delivery techniques, which they can bring into their communities.

Responsibilities:

Delivering WildSafeBC presentations to community groups, service clubs, and schools.
Arranging, setting up and presenting public displays and conducting bear spray workshops at community events and special functions.
Conducting door-to-door campaigns and garbage bin tagging in neighbourhoods where wildlife conflicts are present.
Developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with local Indigenous communities and knowledge keepers.
Developing and maintaining a working relationship with local Conservation Officers, Bylaw Officers, local municipalities and community groups.
Working with the local media (print, radio, television and social media).
Working with all groups and individuals, including local businesses and campgrounds, within the community, regardless of their views or personal positions regarding wildlife.
Identifying wildlife attractants that are causing problems within a community and develop human-wildlife conflict reduction plans based on community needs and desires.
Recording and reporting of activities and specific data as requested by the Provincial program development staff.
Production of an end-of-season Annual Report for the community program.