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Program Associate Communications & Public Relations


Lake Ontario Coastal Resilience Pilot Project
6 month contract (Union/Student)

As a community-based natural resource management agency, the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority envisions a healthy and vibrant natural environment with shared greenspace and clean water for all.

NPCA’s work supports the conservation, enhancement, and sustainability of healthy watersheds with programs and services that focus on drinking water source protection, flood and hazard management, endangered species protection, ecosystem restoration, community stewardship, education, and land management.

NPCA is the caretaker of 43 conservation areas within the Niagara Peninsula watershed held in public trust for recreation, heritage preservation, conservation, and education. These natural and shared greenspaces marry nature, culture, and adventure to create limitless opportunities for discovery.
Why Work for the NPCA?

  • Professional Development: Opportunity for further training and skills development.
  • Meaningful Work Experience: Gain hands-on experience, contributing to real projects and making a tangible impact.
  • Inclusive and Collaborative Culture: An opportunity to be part of a highly engaged and passionate team of professionals.
  • Competitive Benefits: Voluntary enrollment in the OMERS pension plan.
  • Access to Niagara Peninsula Conservation Area locations!

Summary of Duties
As a Program Associate, Communications & Public Relations with NPCA, you will support both community engagement and communications activities for a major coastal resilience initiative along Lake Ontario.
Working as part of a collaborative project team, you will assist in delivering public engagement activities while also supporting communications, marketing, and content development related to the project. This role offers hands-on experience in environmental communications, public outreach, and community-based project delivery.

Duties and Responsibilities
The Program Associate – Communications and Public Relations will assist in developing, implementing and evaluating communications and marketing plans and strategies to address departmental and organizational communications needs for external audiences.

This role will support NPCA’s brand by promoting a positive image of the organization and help to monitor and update its website and social media channels.

  • Support the planning and delivery of public engagement activities, including open houses, community pop-ups, and outreach events
  • Engage with residents, shoreline users, and community members to share project information and gather feedback
  • Assist with on-site event coordination, including setup, materials distribution, and participant support
  • Conduct outreach along Lake Ontario shoreline areas to raise awareness and encourage participation
  • Support the development and execution of communications materials related to the project
  • Write and edit content for web, social media, newsletters, and project updates
  • Assist in developing social media content and supporting NPCA’s digital presence
  • Support updates to the project website and online engagement platform
  • Assist with the implementation of surveys and other engagement tools (online and in-person)
  • Document community input and assist in summarizing engagement findings
  • Support the creation of promotional materials (e.g., posters, handouts, digital assets)
  • Attend events and represent NPCA as an ambassador in the community


Qualifications

  • Post-secondary education in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Environmental studies, geography, planning, or a related program
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to engage confidently and professionally with members of the public
  • Interest in environmental issues, climate change, and community engagement
  • Experience with social media, content creation, or digital communications is an asset
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Experience with photography, video, or graphic design is considered an asset
  • Good understanding of digital programs and platforms (Microsoft Office, Adobe, Buffer, etc.)
  • Must be able to work safely in accordance with NPCA’s Health and Safety Policies
  • Must possess a valid Ministry of Transportation Class “G” driver’s license

Location: NPCA Main Office - 3350 Merrittville Hwy, Thorold, ON; with travel within the watershed
Salary: $18.00 - $18.50/hour up to 35 hours/week
Application deadline: Thursday, May 7th, 2026 at 4pm

The NPCA is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace. We do not condone or tolerate discrimination on the basis of citizenship, race, place of origin, ethnic origin, colour, ancestry, disability, age, creed, sex, gender identity, gender expression, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, or record of offence. Our hiring policies help ensure a consistent, diverse and objective hiring process that is non-discriminatory in nature, and compliant with the Employment Standards Act, Human Rights Code, Occupational Health & Safety, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act as well as any other related legislation ensuring equal employment opportunities.

We can provide accommodation for a disability in all employment activities, in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation, please contact recruitment@npca.ca.