Discover Parks Ambassadors: Admin Coordinator

Job Title:        Discover Parks Ambassadors: Admin 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:          Assist with the smooth operation of the Discover Parks Ambassador program 

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 


• Adept at solving logistical puzzles 


• Familiar with interpretive programming and program logistics 


• 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 Admin Coordinator supports the operational efficiency of the Discover Parks Ambassador Program by managing key administrative processes, organizing resources, and ensuring teams across the province have what they need to deliver safe, successful programming. This role is essential to enabling Ambassadors and the public to experience parks, programming, and activities responsibly and seamlessly. 

Responsibilities:

• Program Administration & Process Management 
  
  
  
  • Coordinate and maintain accurate administrative processes for the Discover Parks Ambassador program including: 
    
    
    
    • Daily check-ins and check-outs 
    
    
    • Weekly metrics reporting 
    
    
    • Expense reimbursements 
    
    
    • Equipment, uniform, and program supply requests 
    
    
    • Organization and distribution of all digital files & resources stored on Google Drive and SharePoint 
    
    
    
    
  
  
  • Conduct regular virtual check-ins with Ambassador teams to review reporting requirements, supply needs, and administrative updates 
  
  
  • Provide guidance to teams and communicate key updates to the Manager 
  
  
  
  

• Logistics, Supplies & Equipment 
  
  
  
  • Coordinate the distribution of supplies and equipment to Ambassador teams across the province 
  
  
  • Travel occasionally to parks to visit teams, deliver equipment, and support operations 
  
  
  
  


• Scheduling, Coordination & Support 
  
  
  
  • Support the Scheduling Coordinator with related scheduling tasks as needed 
  
  
  • Communicate inter-departmentally to ensure smooth operations and clear workflow between teams 
  
  
  
  


• Data Evaluation & Reporting 
  
  
  
  • Support a data-driven research and evaluation system in collaboration with operations staff 
  
  
  • Report on metrics, accomplishments, risks and opportunities 
  
  
  • Recommend improvement to policies, processes, and administrative systems to enhance program efficiency and mitigate risk 
  
  
  
  


• Relationship-Building & Collaboration 
  
  
  
  • Build and contribute to respectful relationships with Indigenous peoples 
  
  
  • Maintain positive relationships with BC Parks and other park partners 
  
  
  • Contribute to an inspiring, results-oriented, and positive organizational culture 
  
  
  
  

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 


• Experience with inventory management, including shipping and mailing 


• Strong knowledge of BC’s cultural and natural history 


• Personal mobile phone 


• Driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle for accessing the parks and moving program equipment (preference for a vehicle that can transport large program equipment; collapsible 6ft tents, large totes, tables, etc.) 

Skills and Experience Considered an Asset: 

• Post-secondary education in a related field (can be ongoing) 


• Familiarity with the Discover Parks Ambassador program 

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