Discover Parks Ambassadors: Scheduling Coordinator

Job Title:

Discover Parks Ambassadors:
Scheduling Coordinator

Reporting To:
Manager, Discover Parks Ambassadors

Dates:
April 20 to September 4, 2026

Schedule:

Full-time seasonal, 37.5 hours/week

Job location:

Lower Mainland (Hybrid Schedule)

Purpose:

Schedule and post programs that allow British Columbians and guests to experience new places and activities responsibly and safely.

BC Parks Foundation is the official charitable partner and conservation financing mechanism to the sixth largest system of parks and indigenous protected areas in the world, with over 1,034 parks and more than 26 million visits per year. We are on a mission to inspire and empower people to enjoy and protect parks and Indigenous protected areas in BC, so that they flourish for now, for all, forever.

The Discover Parks Ambassador Program plays a vital role as part of our mission. The ambassadors, who are spread across the province, provide fun and engaging experiences and programs that educate and help connect people to BC's amazing, protected places.

• A successful and growing charitable organization with a stellar track record and significant opportunities ahead
• Entrepreneurial and innovative
• A warm, positive, hard‑working team who are passionate about parks and protected areas, and promoting nature and biodiversity in British Columbia

• An organized individual who pays attention to the details and exercises good judgement
• Familiar with interpretive programming and program logistics
• A supportive leader who is confident in their abilities
• Excellent with people, with a good sense of humour and genuine manner
• An approachable communicator who builds positive relationships and helps others feel supported and heard
• Passionate about parks and Indigenous protected areas

The Scheduling Coordinator maintains an efficient, accurate, and accessible calendar of bookable events through the Discover Parks platform. This role ensures British Columbians and visitors can safely and easily access interpretive programs, guided experiences, and special events in provincial parks across the Province. The Coordinator plays a central role in organizing program schedules, supporting Discover Parks Ambassadors, and helping the public connect with meaningful park experiences.

• Program Scheduling and Coordination
  • Create and maintain program schedules for Discover Parks Ambassador interpretive programming and events
  • Coordinate with community partners to schedule programming with Ambassadors
  • Provide program leaders with up-to-date information on participant registration and schedule changes
  • Conduct regular virtual check‑ins with Ambassador teams to review program schedules, share updates, and ensure they feel supported and informed
  • Travel occasionally to parks to visit teams, deliver equipment, and support operations
• Public Communication & Visitor Support
  • Respond to public inquiries regarding program reservations, scheduling, cancellations, and account setup
  • Identify barriers that prevent people from engaging with programming and recommend changes or resources to increase accessibility
  • Share accurate, up‑to‑date program information with Marketing to support event promotion
  • Post and update program listings on
• Data, Evaluation & Administration
  • Track program metrics, accomplishments and emerging risks or opportunities
  • Support data‑driven evaluation system in collaboration with operations staff
  • Recommend policies, processes, and improvements that enhance program operations
• Relationship‑Building & Collaboration
  • Build and contribute to respectful relationships with Indigenous peoples
  • Maintain positive working relationships with BC Parks and other park partners
  • Support a constructive, results‑oriented, and inspiring organizational culture
  • Support the Admin Coordinator with any related admin and operational tasks

• Minimum 1 year experience in a similar position or related field
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office:
  Outlook, Excel, SharePoint, etc.
• Strong working knowledge of Google Drive and Google Calendar
• Strong desire to build productive relationships with Indigenous peoples, local interest groups, and organizations working with…