Communications Assistant
Position Duration: Full-time (35 hrs/week) until August 30, 2024, with the possibility of extension depending on funding.
Pay: $21.00/hr
Application Deadline: May 31, 2024
Start Date: June 17, 2024
Location: Home office-based with in-person work in Thompson-Nicola and Cariboo Regions
The Communications Assistant will produce content including photographs, videos, and infographics to convey the work of Watershed Watch and our efforts to protect wild salmon in B.C. With the guidance of the communications team, they will assist with creating engaging content for our website and social media channels to educate the public on the ecology and
management of wild Pacific salmon and freshwater and marine ecosystems.
The Assistant may also help us produce blog content, attend and document community events, and assist with related administrative tasks.
The successful applicant will develop skills in environmental communication, content creation, community engagement, and small-scale project management. They will be offered training in a variety of communications-related areas and have the opportunity to learn about wild salmon and advocacy.
*Please note: This position is contingent upon the candidate meeting all eligibility requirements of the Canada Summer Jobs program (see below).
Responsibilities:
● Take high-quality photographs and video of outdoor landscapes, wildlife, people, and/or events related to the work of Watershed Watch.
● Edit photographs using software like Adobe Photoshop or Lightroom to optimize images.
● Promote salmon conservation and watershed protection through photography-driven storytelling and online engagement.
● Update Watershed Watch’s photo library.
● Create graphics, basic animations, and short videos for use on Watershed Watch’s digital channels and website.
● Monitor social media channels and interact with followers.
● Attend and document public events on behalf of Watershed Watch.
● Assist staff with occasional administrative and clerical tasks.
Eligible applicants must satisfy all the following criteria:
● Desired level of education: Post-secondary (university, community college, CEGEP, technical institute)
● Must have a valid B.C. Driver’s License and access to a vehicle (work requires travel to various locations to obtain photographs; mileage, parking, and other travel costs will be reimbursed).
● Laptop and reliable internet connection.
● This is a Canada Summer Jobs position and all candidates must:
o Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment.
o 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.
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
● Ability to work from a home office and be available to travel in the Thompson-Nicola and Cariboo regions (travel costs will be reimbursed). Some evening and weekend work may be required.
● Proficiency in photography and photo editing.
● Knowledge and/or willingness to learn about issues facing B.C.’s wild salmon.
● Experience with digital storytelling, including video/audio content creation and live streaming.
● Organized and motivated self-starter able and willing to collaborate in a virtual workplace.
● Think creatively and react positively to challenging and changing circumstances.
● Experience with operating drones is an asset.
About us:
Watershed Watch is a registered charity working for the conservation and restoration of B.C.’s wild salmon and their habitats. We use scientific expertise, strategic alliances, public education, citizen engagement, and innovative projects to tackle threats to salmon and promote solutions.
Watershed Watch Salmon Society is an equal opportunity employer that respects individual human rights in Canada, including the values underlying the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms as well as other rights. We are a small, but diverse team that makes every effort to foster an open and transparent work environment. We value and strive to develop a healthy
work/life balance for all staff.
To apply:
Please submit a cover letter and resume in one file to admin@watershedwatch.ca
When submitting your application please include your first and last name in the attachment file, such as: “Ann_Smith_Communications Assistant.pdf.”
Please note that while we appreciate all interest, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.








