The Eat West Coast and Executive Assistant role is a new position that combines program coordination with executive and administrative support. Consistent with the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere programme and the mandate of community foundations, the position coordinates projects and partnerships that advance community food security and sovereignty in the Clayoquot Sound Biosphere Region. The role also coordinates day-to-day CBT office operations, including welcoming visitors, supporting meetings and events, updating administrative practices, and maintaining records. The position supports the Executive Director through scheduling and calendar coordination, meeting and travel arrangements, correspondence, and tracking deadlines and follow-up actions. Working closely with the Executive Director and Board of Directors, the successful candidate will bring service orientation, strong relationship-building skills, discretion, and sound judgment in handling confidential information to keep CBT operations responsive and professional.
Please see the job description below for detailed responsibilities.
You are a highly organized and community-minded professional who enjoys bringing people together and helping community initiatives succeed. You thrive in collaborative environments, can manage multiple priorities, and are comfortable balancing administrative responsibilities with relationship-building and community engagement.
You are an excellent communicator who can build positive relationships with diverse community members, partners, and volunteers. You bring strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to supporting programs, events, meetings, and projects.
Ideally, you have education or training in public health, food systems, community development, public administration, office administration, or a related field. You are comfortable working independently, collaborating with multiple partners, and adapting to evolving priorities and opportunities.
Most importantly, you share our values of communication, learning, respect, perseverance, innovation, and joy, and are excited to contribute to the well-being of communities and ecosystems across the Clayoquot Sound Biosphere Region.
This position is based at the CBT office (316 Main Street, Tofino). Some regional travel is required, and applicants must have access to reliable transportation.
The successful applicant can expect an hourly wage of $37.02, as well as a comprehensive benefit package. This is a 37.5 hour/week position starting as soon as possible.
Please reach out to Rebecca Hurwitz by phone or email (250-266-0106; rebecca@clayoquotbiosphere.org) to learn more about this position. To apply, we welcome a brief cover letter and resume by November 18th at 4 p.m. to careers@clayoquotbiosphere.org. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and interviews may begin before the posting closing date. This position is open to qualified applicants residing in the Clayoquot Sound Biosphere Region; applications from outside the region will not be considered. We appreciate all applications; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
The CBT embraces diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from Indigenous people, people with disabilities, BIPOC and racialized individuals, LGBTQ2+, and others who may contribute to the CBT's organizational diversity. We’re working to create a team that is as diverse as the communities we serve and an environment where every team member brings their whole self to work.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to ensure an enjoyable candidate experience. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we invite you to submit your request to Rebecca via email. All information received will be kept confidential.
The Clayoquot Biosphere Trust (CBT) is a registered charity based on the west coast of British Columbia. Established in 2000, CBT is the only organization in Canada that is both a community foundation and a UNESCO biosphere. We pair this spirit of community with the power of a global presence to bring more people together for a shared understanding.
We are one of 1800 community foundations worldwide implementing the United Nations’ goals to reduce poverty, end hunger, ensure quality education, and protect the environment. CBT also oversees the Clayoquot Sound Biosphere Region designation, one of Canada’s 19 UNESCO biospheres, and sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. Our team works to strengthen the development of all citizens, communities, and the ecosystems on which we all depend, for a future we can all be proud of.
The CBT carries out our work in the territories of hiškʷiiʔatḥ (Hesquiaht First Nation), ƛaʔuukʷiʔatḥ (Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations), Yuułuʔiłʔatḥ Government (Ucluelet First Nation), and tukʷaaʔatḥ (Toquaht Nation).
