Apply today! Outreach Canvasser [posting expired]

Do you enjoy being outdoors?

Are you passionate about environmental issues and comfortable communicating with others?

Ecology Ottawa is seeking self-motivated environmentalists to join our door-to-door canvass team! Our outreach canvass raises awareness of our issues on the doorstep, and raises funds to support our projects and campaigns.

Overview:

The hours are 4:00pm to 9:00pm weekdays, number of days a week flexible (option for weekend days as well).
Great summer/student job for the right person.
No experience necessary, all training provided.
Must be interested in learning how to fundraise for social change

Challenges:

It's all weather and outside, you have to love the hot days and the rain.
Some people find it hard to deal with rejection — not everyone is as interested in what we do as you are.
You need to be reasonably fit – we walk a lot!

Rewards:

Learn great transferable skills — communication, people skills, fundraising.
Gain confidence in yourself that can last a lifetime.
You can make good money, get exercise instead of being stuck in an office all summer, all while helping grow a grassroots organization.

Please send your resume and cover letter to:
[email protected]

Ecology Ottawa is the city’s leading grassroots environmental organization. We are working to make Ottawa the green capital of Canada and our environmental Canvassers play a critical role in helping to build a truly city-wide voice for the environment at City Hall.

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Announcing our Executive Director!

Dear Ecology Ottawa Community,

I want to share some exciting news with you. After serving as Program Coordinator at Ecology Ottawa for two years, I stepped into the role of Interim Executive Director in July; today, I’m honoured to write to you as permanent Executive Director of Ecology Ottawa.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Ecology Ottawa and Walkable Ottawa Unveil Vision for Sustainable Living with 15-Minute Neighbourhood Report and Video

Today, Ecology Ottawa and Walkable Ottawa released a report with comprehensive recommendations to City of Ottawa’s draft Zoning By-law to foster connected living, as well as a video featuring Ottawans across the city sharing their neighbourhood story.

2025 Budget: Ecology Ottawa calls for more trees, CCMP funding, and engagement

At a meeting of City Council's Environment and Climate Change Committee on Wednesday, November 13, Ecology Ottawa called for further funding of climate action in Ottawa, improvements to the City's budget consultation process, and more trees—many more trees