Company Overview The B.C. Wildlife Federation (BCWF) is British Columbia’s premier conservation organization, dedicated to protecting and promoting the wise use of the province's natural resources. With over 37,000 members and more than 96 member clubs, we are committed to ensuring the sustainable management of fish, wildlife, parks, and outdoor recreation for current and future generations.

The successful candidate must be able to work from our Head Office at 101-9706 188 St. Surrey during office hours (M-F 8am-4pm). This role is expected to work an average of 8-16 hours a week and has a strong interest in Conservation and the Outdoors.

Job Overview:

Reporting to the Director of Operations, Education, and Engagement, the Learn to Hunt and Fish Academy (LTHFA) Coordinator plans, delivers, and evaluates the Learn to Hunt and Fish Academy, which introduces new hunters and anglers to safe, ethical, and conservation-minded outdoor pursuits.

The LTHFA Coordinator will work closely with BCWF members, member clubs, sponsors, retail partners, and the public to develop program curricula, organize and lead events and workshops, and grow participation in hunting and angling. This role will use participant feedback and event data to shape program offerings, support clubs in delivering their own events, and encourage participants to become BCWF members.

Duties and Responsibilities will include:

Program Development and Evaluation

- Gather data and feedback from members and the public (potential members) to help choose program and course topics.
- Develop program curricula for internal (BCWF) and external (club) use.
- Create surveys, collect feedback, and analyze events and participant data.
- Generate event reports linked to program key performance indicators.

Event Planning and Administration
- Schedule events.
- Contact hosts, venues, and presenters.
- Initiate contact, gauge interest and willingness, and confirm involvement.
- Secure venues.




- Develop compensation agreements.
- Acquire event permits, if required.
- Coordinate orders and payments for supplies, presenters, and venues.
- Schedule and organize workshops and presenters.
- Schedule and attend regular LTHFA events.
- Set prices.
- Set up events in the myBCWF client relationship manager platform.
- Track registration.
- Follow up on expectations, requirements, and timelines.
- Confirm event details.
- Collect photographs of event participation.

Program Delivery and Participant Engagement
- Lead new hunter and angler workshops and orientations.
- Follow up with event participants, venues, presenters, and sponsors, encouraging BCWF membership.

Partnerships, Sponsorships, and Club Support
- Contact sponsors and retail partners for programming support and involvement.
- Apply for grants in collaboration with the grant-writing team.
- Collaborate with clubs to share LTHFA resources, including curricula.
- Collaborate with clubs to support their events and boost membership.
- Attend events where possible.

Communications and Promotion
- Work with Marketing and Communications staff to create event content and promotional material.

Experience Requirements:
- 2+ years’ experience coordinating and delivering events or educational programs.
- Personal hunting and/or angling experience in British Columbia is an asset.
- Experience developing curricula, workshops, or training materials is an asset.
- Current CORE graduate certificate or willingness to attain CORE certification.
- Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL) preferred or willingness to obtain.
- Valid B.C.



Class 5 driver’s licence and willingness to complete BCWF vehicle training.
- Experience using Client Relationship Management software is an asset.
- Experience with sponsorship outreach or grant applications is an asset.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Must have a strong personal alignment with BCWF’s mission, goals and values. (Candidates are asked to review details on our website).
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, including superior customer service attributes, a professional demeanour, and a positive attitude.
- Must be well organized, analytical, flexible and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple events, priorities, and deadlines.
- Must be capable of working independently and within a dynamic, multi-faceted team environment.
- Must have strong inter-personal skills, capable of building professional relationships with clubs, volunteers, sponsors, and partners virtually and in-person.
- Able to lead workshops and presentations for groups of current hunters and anglers.
- Must complete a Criminal Record check for working with youth and vulnerable adults upon hiring.

This is a part-time permanent position. This position will be 100% in-office. The office is conveniently located close to Hwy 1 and the Golden Ears Bridge. Bus stops are also nearby. Standard hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. This position will also require travel throughout the province. Due to the nature of this position, the suitable candidate would be located within the Lower Mainland or moving to the Lower Mainland by the start date.

Pay: $25.00-$27.00 per hour

Benefits

- Casual dress
- On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:
- Surrey, BC V4N 3M2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Hunting Fishing Program Assistant (Part Time) (Surrey)
🏢 BC Wildlife Federation
📍 Surrey