The Biosphere Institute of the Bow Valley is committed to building a workplace where everyone can succeed and belong. As a Signatory to the Bow Valley Workplace Inclusion Charter, we are committed to ensuring a diverse, equitable, and inclusive team environment, and to considering applicants who identify as part of an equity-seeking group including people of colour, Indigenous people, 2SLGBTQIA+ people, youth, and people with disabilities. We value a wide range of skills, experiences, and backgrounds and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We encourage applications from equity-seeking groups, and wish to eliminate barriers for applicants: if you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work hard to make this accommodation if our capacity permits it.
Volunteering
The Biosphere Institute does its best to provide volunteer opportunities for individuals interested in advancing environmental stewardship in the Bow Valley. We are somewhat limited by our staff capacity to manage volunteers, and therefore we are regretfully not always able to accommodate all expressions of interest.
We do offer several specific volunteer opportunities that are linked to ongoing projects. These include the Wildlife Ambassador program, which typically recruits new volunteers in March, and attractant management initiatives such as apple-picking and buffaloberry removal. We will post these specific volunteer opportunities on this page as they are available.
Future LEaders Youth Council
Are you a Bow Valley youth in Grades 9-12 and passionate about environmental topics? Join the Future Leaders Youth Council to get involved, meet other youth and take action!
No prior experience necessary. We are here to get curious and make a difference.
Would you like to sign up or learn more? Email Jackie, our Education Coordinator, by clicking below.
re-cycle volunteer coordinator (Highland games)
Are you passionate about diverting waste and reducing GHG emissions through recycling? Are you keen to gain leadership and organizational skills in your community!
Join the Canmore Highland Games as an Outdoor Re-Cycle Volunteer Coordinator.
EXTERnal job opportunities
TRAIL CARE SUPERVISOR (Friends of Kananaskis)
(Seasonal, full-time) The Trail Care Supervisor is responsible for supervising FKC’s Trail Care program. This is a technical field position combined with volunteer management, public outreach, and program development responsibilities, and also supervises summer trail technicians.
TRAIL TECHNICIAN (Friends of Kananaskis)
(Seasonal, full-time) The Trail Technician will work to enhance recreational experiences on multi-use trails in Kananaskis Country. This position reports to a Trail Care Supervisor and is expected to perform trail building and maintenance tasks, as well as engaging with FKC volunteers and the public, and basic data collection.
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We can also keep you informed of upcoming volunteer opportunities via our Volunteer Mailing List. Please use the form below to sign up and thank you for your interest!