Street Canvasser, Membership Recruitment Team

~ Since 1971, the Ecology Action Centre has been working at the local, regional, national and more recently, international level to build a healthier and more sustainable world. While all of our work is connected to Nova Scotia, we draw inspiration from many places. ~

We work closely with communities as well as social and natural scientists and make strong use of science in communicating our message.

Our vision is "A society in Nova Scotia that respects and protects nature and provides environmentally and economically sustainable solutions for its citizens."

Our areas of focus include Built Environment, Marine, Coastal and Water, Wilderness, Food, Transportation and Energy. Click here to learn more about our current Projects and Action Teams.   

Position Overview:

The Ecology Action Centre one of the most active and outspoken environmental charities in Atlantic Canada is seeking students or recent graduates to help strengthen our movement by canvassing for new members of our Centre. 

• This is your chance to dip your toes into the charitable sector, to learn about the ecology of our province, gain meaningful employment to help build your career and a chance to cultivate lifelong valuable skills in communications and fundraising.
• Membership canvassing is an incredibly important position at the Ecology Action Centre and is valued as such.
• Canvassers engage with individuals on Halifax’s busiest streets and invite new membership to our organization. Hours are 10 – 6, Tuesday to Saturday.

We offer:

• $16 per hour, 35 hours per week.
• A diverse supportive team who genuinely care about developing your skills and career.
• Opportunities to advance into a variety of positions at the Ecology Action Centre.
• Being a part of organization that is local, impacts your life and the environment which sustains us all.
• Access to contract and benefits Join an organization that values diversity and respect for community development and the protection of our natural environment.

We hope to hear from you today!

To Apply

• Please click "Apply" below to email a cover letter, resume and two references.  

Note: We thank all applicants for their time and interest, however only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

The Ecology Action Centre is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from individuals in traditionally marginalized groups such as: racialized people, Indigenous people, lesbian, bisexual, gay, transgender and queer people, and persons with disabilities. We encourage applicants to self-identify in their cover letter or application if they are a member of a marginalized community. Diversity is a stated value of the Ecology Action Centre. Moreover, diversity in the EAC community is a strength that we seek to cultivate. It is the responsibility of every employee of EAC to foster a culture that embraces and promotes diversity.