Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Check out our current opportunities below.

Why work with us?

We are an established and impactful non-profit environmental organization that works to empower Hamiltonians to implement greener practices in their homes and communities to make our city a climate champion. We operate out of EcoHouse – an 1850s farmhouse in east Hamilton with 2 acres of gardens and sustainable living demonstrations. Our team is focused on making positive environmental action happen every day and we use creativity, practical tools, and demonstrating environmental action to engage our community to achieve our mission. 

We are committed to being a living wage employer. We are certified with the Ontario Living Wage Network. This network calculates the living wage in each region of Ontario based on the cost of living for the area. In Hamilton, the living wage is $20.80/hr (2023-2024). 

We are committed to implementing justice, equality, diversity and inclusion practices within our workplace and to achieving the 50-30 challenge diversity targets.

We are committed to investing in staff growth and wellness by providing professional development support, medical and dental benefits and insurance and paid emergency leave days for full time employees, and a flexible work culture.

We are an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code as requested.

We recognize that potential candidates may not apply for a position if they don’t meet every single qualification – particularly members of underrepresented groups. If you are excited about a role, but your experience doesn’t align with every qualification in the job posting, we still encourage you to apply and tell us about yourself in your cover letter. We sincerely thank all applicants, however, we will only be able to contact those selected for an interview.

 

We are hiring six (6) Student/Youth Intern Positions to help deliver our environmental programs this summer. We are looking for interns to support our Energy Efficiency programs, Community Gardening and Stewardship programs, and three interns to assist with youth and community Environmental Education programs. 

 

Duration and rate of pay: These are full time (30 hours per week), 14-16 week contract positions, at a rate of $20.80 per hour.

 

Location: Hamilton, Ontario – Currently, work-from-home / hybrid arrangements are in place, with the requirement to attend our EcoHouse office in Stoney Creek and attend community events at various locations in Hamilton approximately 2-3 days/week (occasionally 5 days) including on some evenings and weekends, which would require the position-holder to reside in the Hamilton area, and have a Class G driver’s license and access to a vehicle, or alternative way to get around the city. 

 

Start date: May 6, 2024

PLEASE NOTE: All position and contract terms are contingent upon confirmation of Canada Summer Jobs funding. 

About Green Venture:

We are an established and impactful non-profit environmental organization that works to empower Hamiltonians to implement greener practices in their homes and communities to make our city a climate champion. We operate out of EcoHouse – an 1850s farmhouse in east Hamilton with 2 acres of gardens and sustainable living demonstrations. Our team is focused on making positive environmental action happen every day and we use creativity, practical tools, and demonstrating environmental action to engage our community to achieve our mission. We are building our team to support our key strategic objectives: to reduce climate vulnerability and impacts on our community, to help Hamiltonians make their day to day lives greener, and to work with Hamilton youth to drive climate action.

 

About the Positions:

 

  1. Program Assistant – Energy Efficiency (1 position)

 

The Energy Efficiency Program Assistant will support the delivery and coordination of Green Venture’s home energy efficiency programs in Hamilton. The Program Assistant will join our Energy team working directly with clients to support their home energy retrofit projects.

 

The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic team-player with a passion for working on climate change solutions in the field of energy efficiency, an excellent communicator with previous customer service experience, and a multi-tasker with strong writing, organizational and problem-solving skills. 

 

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Receive and place customer service telephone calls and emails
  • Maintain solid customer relationships by handling questions and concerns with speed and professionalism
  • Manage database records, compile data, and write reports on customer issues
  • Perform data entry and research as required to verify customer information, and troubleshoot customer problems
  • Develop energy efficiency-related program marketing, education and outreach materials and content to support more impactful residential retrofits
  • Develop and conduct surveys with clients that implemented energy conservation measures
  • Create engaging and educational posts related to residential energy conservation measures for Green Venture’s blog, newsletter, traditional and social media outlets 
  • Support delivery of program workshops and webinars (online or in-person)
  • Support general Green Venture communications, inquiries and events
  • Other opportunities may arise from time to time that require support

 

We are looking for candidates that meet most of the following qualifications:

  • A combination of post-secondary education/experience in a relevant field (e.g. environmental studies, geography, sustainability, communication, or business administration).
  • Enthusiastic and creative self-starter, with demonstrated initiative and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
  • Previous customer service experience and/or experience delivering community education programs, or planning events. 
  • Experience working with diverse groups and/or community-based organizations.
  • Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience using social media (Instagram, Facebook), web, and graphic design software (e.g. Photoshop, Canva, WordPress, MailChimp).
  • Knowledge of environmental issues in Hamilton and commitment to the environment as demonstrated through previous volunteer commitments and/or employment.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. 
  • Class G driver’s license, clean driving record and access to a vehicle, or alternative way to get around the city. 
  • Must be able to obtain a Police Reference Check upon acceptance of the position.
  • Valid Emergency First Aid + CPR an asset. 
  • Knowledge of green building design and technology is an asset.

 

  1. Program Assistant – Gardening and Stewardship (2 position)

 

The Gardening and Stewardship Program Assistants will support the development and delivery of programming related to environmentally-friendly gardening and community greening and conduct maintenance and stewardship of gardens and demonstration sites with community volunteers. Garden maintenance and stewardship will occur at EcoHouse and in the community. 

 

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Maintain and develop gardens, environmental displays and restoration sites at EcoHouse and in the community, including native species gardens, and organic vegetable gardens.
  • Support community garden planning, management and harvesting. 
  • Assist in plant propagation, vermicomposting, seed library stewardship, and invasive plant management. 
  • Prepare special event and project work plans, schedules, and materials.
  • Assist with the planning, promotion and delivery of community outreach programs and green infrastructure projects. 
  • Support delivery of program workshops and webinars (online or in-person). 
  • Recruit, train and engage a variety of volunteers in gardening and stewardship activities. 
  • Create engaging and educational posts related to biodiversity, gardening, and food security on Green Venture’s blog, newsletter, traditional and social media outlets. 
  • Support general Green Venture communications, inquiries and events
  • Other opportunities may arise from time to time that require support.

We are looking for candidates that meet most of the following qualifications:

  • A combination of post-secondary education/experience in a relevant field (e.g. environmental science, biology, horticulture, landscape architecture, outdoor recreation).
  • Willingness and ability to work regularly in an outdoor environment, including performing functions related to gardening, such as digging, pruning, weeding, litter pick up.
  • Skills and experience with organic food gardening, urban agriculture, or native plant gardening, including plant identification skills.
  • Enthusiastic and creative self-starter, with demonstrated initiative and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and social media (Instagram, Facebook), web, and graphic design software (e.g. Photoshop, Canva, WordPress, MailChimp). 
  • Knowledge of environmental issues in Hamilton and commitment to the environment as demonstrated through previous volunteer commitments and/or employment.
  • Experience working with diverse groups and building community.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Class G driver’s license and access to a vehicle (or reliable form of transportation to get around the city).
  • Must be able to obtain a Police Reference Check upon acceptance of the position.
  • Valid Emergency First Aid + CPR is an asset.
  1. Program Assistant – Environmental Education (3 positions)

The Education Program Assistants will be integral members of the Education Team, supporting the team with program development and implementation, resource creation, and communications. The successful candidates will be experienced community educators, engaging and creative communicators with a passion for empowering community and youth environmental action, and  collaborative and flexible team-players.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and deliver environmental education programming to children from Kindergarten to Grade 12, with the goal of engaging youth in climate change adaptation and mitigation. Possible areas of focus include urban forestry/tree health, invasive species, biodiversity, water quality, waste reduction, and green infrastructure.
  • Develop and deliver Community Science projects for implementation in schools and communities across Hamilton.
  • Support delivery of community events and festivals, eg. Clean Air Day on June 5, clothing swaps, repair cafes etc.
  • Lead activities and guide groups during children’s outdoor education programs.
  • Mentor high school student participants in our Youth Stewardship & Professional Skills Program.
  • Support Green Venture staff at outreach events, community workshops, and other educational events.
  • Plan social media posts and other outreach activities relevant to their projects and share as appropriate.
  • Create communications materials using Canva and/or other graphic design software.
  • Collaborate with the Education Team to prepare the Summer and Fall issues of Green Venture’s Education newsletter.
  • Other opportunities may arise from time to time that require support.

We are looking for candidates that meet most of the following qualifications:

  • Post-secondary education and/or professional experience in the fields of science and/or education.
  • Enthusiastic and creative self-starter, with demonstrated initiative and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience delivering education programs, community presentations, and/or workshops to children or adults.
  • Experience working with diverse groups, and with facilitation and volunteer coordination.
  • Comfortable working in an outdoor environment.
  • A deep interest in environmental protection.
  • A working knowledge of current environmental issues, particularly as they relate to climate change.
  • Proficiency with MS Office, Google Suite, social media content creation and management, digital communication tools and strategies, and design software (e.g. WordPress, MailChimp, Photoshop, Canva) and in mobile data collection technology.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. 
  • Flexible and able to adapt to changing situations.
  • Class G driver’s license and clean driving record and access to a vehicle, or alternative way to get around the city. 
  • Must be able to obtain a Vulnerable Sector or Enhanced Police Reference Check upon acceptance of the position.
  • Valid Emergency First Aid + CPR an asset.

 

Canada Summer Jobs Funding Eligibility:

Funding for these roles may be provided by the Canada Summer Jobs program. Candidates would need to meet the following eligibility requirements:

  • Between 15 and 30 years of age;
  • Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or have official refugee protection status under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; and
  • Legally entitled to work in Canada, according to relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations.

How to Apply:

Qualified candidates are invited to email their cover letter and resume to contact@greenventure.ca by April 15, 2024. Please submit your cover letter and resume as one document in PDF format, specifying the Job Title and your Full Name in the file name and email subject line

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and early applications are encouraged. Video or phone interviews will be scheduled during business hours. We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

Green Venture is committed to employment equity and encourages members of equity-deserving groups to apply. Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, people who identify as 2SLGBTQ+, and women, are encouraged to apply for this position and self-identify.

Green Venture is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code as requested.

About the Opportunity: We are continually looking for Registered Home Energy Advisors to join our team.

Qualifications:

Knowledge or experience in Building Science, Home Construction or Home Inspections
Excellent customer service skills as well as a professional manner
Excellent verbal and written communication, highly organized, attention to detail with a positive attitude and interest in the Energy and Environment sectors
Analytical, problem solving and decision making skills
Highly developed math and computer skills
Proficient in the use of MS Word, Excel and Web Based Applications with an aptitude to learn internal software and relevant applications

Further Requirements and Qualifications:
Completion of a criminal background check
Valid Ontario driver’s license, full G required
Access to a personal insured vehicle as well as being able to travel to surrounding communities along with general and automotive liability coverage.
Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends.
Acquisition and maintenance of Registered Energy Advisor Certification with NRCan.
Successful completion of the Foundation Level Exam is required prior to training. Additional training provided by Green Communities Canada (Service Organization) is required.
For complete information on training, please see this brochure

How to Apply: Qualified candidates are invited to email their cover letter and resume in one PDF file to the Executive Director, Giuliana Casimirri, director@greenventure.ca, specifying the Job Title in the subject line.