Climate and Energy Campaign Contractor

Stand.earth is seeking a creative and experienced Climate and Energy Campaigner for a full time contract position starting as soon as possible and running for one year. Reporting to the Canadian Oil and Gas Program Director this position will be responsible for helping to co-develop and execute a campaign plan against new proposals for tar sands pipelines and the associated oil tanker traffic. This role will be part of Stand’s Canadian Oil and Gas Team and their work will build on our history of opposing projects like the Northern Gateway and Trans Mountain pipelines. 

If you are passionate about building grassroots power and taking on the fossil fuel industry while building momentum for concrete climate policy, this may be the perfect job for you. 

We encourage applicants to apply by August 17, 2026. This position is open until filled.  

Stand.earth is a nonprofit environmental organization working to create a world where respect for people and the environment comes first. Our campaigns challenge destructive corporate and governmental practices, demand accountability, and create solutions that support all of us — and the environment and climate upon which we depend. Stand’s strategic approach and fierce determination have yielded extraordinary results: Since 2000, we’ve secured the protection of millions of acres of wilderness, shifted billions of dollars of corporate purchasing toward responsible options, and transformed the environmental practices of more than 100 major U.S. corporations. Stand.earth operates in the United States and Canada.

Stand recognizes and respects the sovereignty of First Nations and tribes, and the rights of Indigenous Peoples and frontline communities. These communities are often first and most directly impacted by environmental pollution and climate change, and they provide critical leadership in developing solutions. 

Pollution, climate change, and corporations’ bad behavior disproportionately hurts the most marginalized people in society — including people of colour, people from working class backgrounds, people with disabilities, women and LGBTQ+ people. To develop transformative solutions, these communities must be centered in the work we do. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other historically marginalized communities. If you require assistance applying to this opportunity, please contact [email protected].

Scope of Work: 

Key Responsibilities

• With support of the Canadian Oil and Gas Campaign Team will help to develop and implement a campaign plan to stop the build out of new tar sands pipelines and tanker projects in Canada.
• Work with our Communications and Engagement team to develop digital and communications strategies and products to support that campaign plan.
• Act as a spokesperson for this campaign as directed.
• Act as a representative for the campaign in coalition spaces and coordinate our efforts with partners and allies.
• Work with frontline communities, including First Nations, that are impacted by proposed tar sands pipeline and the associated oil tanker traffic. 
• Support the broader work of the Canadian Oil and Gas Campaign Team.   

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience campaigning, organizing or network coordinating on political, environmental or social justice campaigns
• Proven track record of developing and implementing effective public campaign strategies and tactics
• Experience in building organizing networks and collaborative campaign planning with diverse stakeholders
• Committed to equity, racial justice, authentic communications, standing up for impacted communities, and continual learning
• Excellent written communication skills in English, French language skills considered an asset but not necessary
• Ability to quickly assimilate complex information and identify strategic opportunities
• Passion for combatting the fossil fuel industry and climate change
• Strong preference for a candidate with climate and other community networks and deep knowledge of the political and cultural landscape in Western Canada. 
• Preference for experience with digital campaigning 

Projected Contract Hours & Rate:

This is a full-time contract position for the term of one year. The hourly rate offered will be $50 CAD per hour for up to 32 hours per week.

The location for this contract position is fully remote in British Columbia. The candidate must be willing and able to do occasional travel within Canada.