BCCIC is looking for a qualified volunteer to play a key role in supporting BCCIC’s Climate Initiative, with the intent of advancing public policies that promote more ambitious climate action and connecting with the members of the provincial council. The volunteer will assist with the Initiative's projects coordination, including ensuring all project implementation operates within the parameters the Initiative is mandated to carry out, auditing project coordination and implementation with a focus on administrative efficiency and financial integrity, strengthen the Initiative's internal code of conduct and finalizing the Protocols. The volunteer will volunteer as part of the BCCIC Climate Change team, in close contact with the Division Coordinators.

• Assisting in the coordination of projects under the different divisions.
• Assisting in the development of the Initiative's code of conduct, project parameters, protocols, and regulations.
• Auditing project coordination and implementation with a focus on administrative efficiency and financial integrity.
• Monitoring the progress of divisional projects.

• Strong communication and writing skills
• Comfortable with task flexibility and ad hoc assignments
• Creative multi-tasker
• Knowledge of global environmental politics an asset
• Experience in finance, logistics, law and regulations, accounting an asset
• Ideal for the candidate interested in Canadian climate policies and motivated to navigate the intricacies of a non-profit organisation

• Familiarity with the work flow of the non-profit sector and civil society operations;
• Expansion of professional networks in global climate action and international environmental politics;
• Strengthening organizational skills and communications capability in a complex team-environment.

Level 4: Fair knowledge on public policy issues and project coordination an asset. Minimal previous experience in volunteering or work experience in public policy, environment, political affairs, climate activism, non-profit, communications an asset. This corresponds to first- or second-year post-secondary education or no prior experience in complex policy analysis and non-profit sector. We welcome all applicants to apply no matter their experience level.

4 hours/week

BCCIC staff will work with you to set the number of hours you wish to commit to on a weekly or monthly basis.

September 27, 2019

Volunteering with BCCIC is flexible, but to reduce volunteer turnover we hope for volunteers of this position to stay with us for a minimum of 4 months.

Flexible

Please note that we encourage volunteers to volunteer in-person during regular office hours at least half of the committed volunteering time. The location will be BCCIC’s downtown office.

This position requires close attention to detail, clear communication, and strong organizational skills, including the ability to multi-task effectively. The tasks are not overly complex in nature but successful candidate is expected to be comfortable in finding and proposing solutions to challenges encountered and thus strong problem solving skills would be an asset.

The Internal Policy Officer will work independently under the supervision of the BCCIC Climate Change Executive Coordinator who will oversee the volunteer's overall mentorship and guidance. For specific tasks, direct supervision will be provided by various members of the climate change team including the Multilateral Affairs Coordinator, Policy and Research Coordinator, and Liaison Officer. Training and guidance will be provided for each project/task but the volunteer will be expected to work independently to complete assignments and tasks. More complex duties will be monitored with the appropriate level of guidance from the supervisor/project lead, and the volunteer is expected to defer to the supervisor or project lead when any judgment or decision is required outside of established parameters. A BCCIC account will be set up for the volunteer with all functions a G-Suite provides.