We’re Hiring: Environmental Justice Program Facilitators
Overview
Level Justice is recruiting Program Facilitators to lead justice education sessions during the 2025/26 academic year as a part of our Environmental Justice Program (EJP).
We are looking for 2 facilitators in Ottawa, ON and 1 facilitator in Victoria, BC to help deliver the EJP in schools and community centres.
About the EJP
Through seven sessions, the Environmental Justice Program (“EJP”) looks at and breaks down the complexities of environmental law and justice in Canada for students aged 11 – 18. The program examines current environmental issues, such as, wildfires and lack of clean water within Indigenous territories. Throughout the EJP, facilitators and volunteers work with students to discuss concepts such as environmental racism, injustice, and advocacy.
We examine human rights and responsibilities related to the environment and discuss the inextricable link between environmental law and justice and Indigenous peoples’ legal orders and cultures. A part of this is bringing in an Indigenous Elder to speak with the students during one of the sessions. Beyond learning about these concepts, we work with students to help them understand how they can take action to be a part of environmental justice initiatives in Canada.
The program finishes with an engaging, interactive and impactful mock environmental negotiation circle based on an Indigenous environmental fact scenario. Throughout the program and particularly during preparation for the mock negotiation circle, the students can work with law students, lawyers and even environmental advocates to understand the different sides of these types of disputes. The program hopes to build confidence, positive relationships and promote collective and independent action.
Compensation
Rate of pay: $30/hr
Hours will depend on the availability of scheduled sessions (approximately 7 sessions throughout the school year). Program Facilitators will be paid for 3 hours of work ($90) per session.
Responsibilities
The Program Facilitator will report directly to the Program Manager. Their responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
Conduct outreach to local schools and community centres
Facilitate in-classroom and/or virtual justice education sessions with students
Recruit lawyer and/or law student volunteers to support program delivery
Communicate with and accommodate Indigenous Elder speakers in a respectful and culturally appropriate manner
Supervise and mentor volunteers by providing direction and feedback
Organize and execute field trips for students
Conduct pre- and post-program evaluations by administering student, volunteer, and teacher surveys and in-person/small-group interviews
Qualifications
Candidates for this position must:
Be a law student, lawyer, or legal professional;
Be located in Ottawa, ON, or Victoria, BC;
Complete a vulnerable sector check;
Demonstrate some knowledge of Indigenous legal principles; and
Demonstrate an interest in environmental law and justice.
Experience in volunteer management, community outreach, and working with youth will be considered strong assets for this position.
How to Apply
Please submit a resume and cover letter to Tasha Stansbury, Program Manager at tasha@leveljustice.org by August 25, 2025.
