NOW HIRING: Canvass Director

The Ancient Forest Alliance (AFA) is hiring a Canvass Director to drive our fundraising and awareness-raising efforts in Victoria.

Duration: Full-time interim (approximately 32 hrs/week), temporary staff position for parental
leave; 12 months up to 18 months.
Location: Victoria; office-hybrid model; in the community.
Hours: Flexible with canvass hours Mon to Thurs from ~ 4pm-10pm. Occasional Fridays and
weekend hours
Compensation: $49,800 to 51,850 in relation to skills and experience.
Estimated application deadline: Posting will remain open until the right candidate is found.
Early applications are encouraged.
Anticipated start date: May 4, 2026

Position Overview

The Ancient Forest Alliance (AFA)  is seeking a dedicated Canvass Director to drive our fundraising and awareness-raising efforts in Victoria. This natural leader and confident communicator will manage a stellar team of door-to-door canvassers and coordinate various outreach activities.

The Ancient Forest Alliance is BC’s foremost non-profit focused solely on old-growth forest protection. Built on grassroots outreach and fundraising, we rely on our teams of passionate fundraisers to sustain our campaigns and have a strong track record of success over our
sixteen-year history as a result. We have successfully campaigned to protect outstanding old-growth forests like Avatar Grove near Port Renfrew and Echo Lake near Mission and have reached tens of thousands of British Columbians through our outreach efforts. We campaign for province-wide legislation to protect endangered old-growth forests while also ensuring a sustainable, second-growth forestry industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Advertise, recruit, train, and manage a canvass crew of 5-10 individuals who recruit new
  donors and supporters door-to-door.
• Oversee canvass shifts Mondays – Thursdays and some Fridays and weekends.
• Lead by example and canvass at least two days per week.
• Facilitate canvass team meetings and skills trainings before each canvass shift.
• Evaluate canvasser and program success and give ongoing, constructive feedback.
• Coordinate additional fundraising initiatives such as setting up information booths at community events and assisting with occasional fundraising events.
• Manage administrative duties (e.g. create canvass turf maps, organize materials, review and reconcile donation transactions).
• Represent the organization in a professional manner.
• Reports to the Executive Team and the Administrative Director.

Essential Skills and Aptitudes

• Dedication to protecting old-growth forests and nature in general.
• Supports the Ancient Forest Alliance and its mandate.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a team player.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Strong task management, organization, and time management skills; proficiency in excel and MS Word.
• Consistently strong work ethic.
• Self-motivated but also able to take direction.
• Good judge of character; experience recruiting, hiring, and training an asset.
• Good basic math and accounting skills.
• Former canvassing or sales experience an asset.
• Have valid BC Drivers Licence and good driving record.

If you are passionate about protecting BC’s ancient forests, enjoy self-directed work, and are committed to educating others about critical environmental issues, then we want to hear from you!

How to Apply

1. Please email your resume and cover letter to Joan Varley at: info@ancientforestalliance.org. Please include “Victoria Canvass Director” in the subject line.
2. Please note that this position is an interim for parental leave for a minimum of 12 months with possible extension up to 18 months

We thank all applicants for the diversity, skill, and experience they offer; only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.