Environmental education / Education environnementale

Position: Educator (Bilingual, French/English)

Organization: Elements Society

Location: Calgary & surrounding area, Alberta

Type: Full-time (35 hours/week) Salary: $46,000-48,000/year (experience dependant) Start Date: Mid August 2026 Application Closes: July 24th 2026 at 11:59pm PT (but applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis)

About Elements Society

We’re on a mission to inspire environmental action through education. Our interdisciplinary, action-oriented programs equip learners with the skills they need to take environmental action at home, school and in the community.

About The Role

Bilingual Educators are responsible for delivering in-person programming in classrooms and community spaces, and occasionally virtual settings. Educators guide participants through engaging workshops that appeal to all learning types and empower participants to take personal environmental actions. Strong verbal and written communication skills are necessary to fulfill this role and represent Elements Society in a professional manner. Candidates must have experience working with children and youth and general knowledge of environmental topics.

Educators Are Expected To

Work collaboratively with other staff, program partners and teachers to deliver quality education programs in French and English Go above and beyond to create a positive learning environment and experience for students, teachers and participants Demonstrate personal leadership, integrity and professionalism Adapt or develop program lessons to meet student needs Fulfill administrative duties required for program success and assist with marketing, communications, fund development and other functions as required Transport, set up, and safely store program equipment and supplies before and after sessions, maintaining organized and functional materials across program sites

What We Are Looking For

Previous experience delivering education programs to children and youth in classroom and/or community settings An understanding of environmental topics Ability to deliver programs in both French and English Experience in food preparation and safety is an asset for the EcoCooks program Access to a vehicle for program delivery and transportation of props/materials The ability to adapt quickly to changes in work with limited supervision Collaborative approach to effectively contribute to a team-based work environment Previous experience in the not-for-profit industry preferred

Benefits

Two weeks paid vacation, (increasing to three weeks after one year) plus paid office closure between Christmas and New Year's. Extended health benefits (after 3 months probationary period) Flexible scheduling and remote work options during school breaks (ex. Summer, Spring break etc.) Professional development and training opportunities Opportunity to be a part of a supportive and collaborative team that is passionate about environmental topics and education Opportunities for advancement and career development

For More Information Or To Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume and cover letter to Anna Crandall at info@elements-society.org . Applications that do not follow this process will not be considered.

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Elements Society’s main office is located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations.

Elements strives to embody its values of fairness, inclusion and justice in its hiring and employment practices and has a strong commitment to employment equity.

Elements Society seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. While all qualified candidates are invited to apply, we particularly welcome applications from women, persons with disabilities, Black, Indigenous, or people of colour and LGBTQ+ candidates.