The Biosphere Institute of the Bow Valley is committed to building a workplace where everyone can succeed and belong. As a Signatory to the Bow Valley Workplace Inclusion Charter, we are committed to ensuring a diverse, equitable, and inclusive team environment, and to considering applicants who identify as part of an equity-seeking group including people of colour, Indigenous people, 2SLGBTQIA+ people, youth, and people with disabilities. We value a wide range of skills, experiences, and backgrounds and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We encourage applications from equity-seeking groups, and wish to eliminate barriers for applicants: if you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work hard to make this accommodation if our capacity permits it.

Job Opportunities

We currently have no paid job opportunities.

Volunteering

The Biosphere Institute does its best to provide volunteer opportunities for individuals interested in advancing environmental stewardship in the Bow Valley. We are somewhat limited by our staff capacity to manage volunteers, and therefore we are regretfully not always able to accommodate all expressions of interest.

We do offer several specific volunteer opportunities that are linked to ongoing projects. We will post these specific volunteer opportunities on this page as they are available.

Volunteers connect directly with residents and help build momentum for neighbourhood level action. No prior experience is needed. Training and materials are provided.

Interested in getting involved? Email our ClimateSmart Coordinator at kendra@biosphereinstitute.org or click below to learn more.

Calling all Reuse Champions: Volunteer at our newly launched Reuse Hub in Canmore!

We already have 2 amazing volunteers on board—now we just need a few more to round out the team.

If you’re passionate about reducing waste and want to support a new circular economy initiative in the Bow Valley, this is a great way to get involved. You’ll help connect surplus materials with community members who can use them, keeping valuable items out of the landfill.

Time commitment: ~2+ hours/week
Perks: Be part of a high-impact, unique pilot + get first access to free items!

Interested? Reach out to resource@biosphereinstitute.org

Join the Canmore Folk Fest Green Team

The Green Team is one of the most visible volunteer teams at the festival and helps create a welcoming culture of care, sustainability, and community participation! By helping people place items in the correct bins, Green Team members directly help to reduce contamination and help ensure that recyclable and compostable materials are properly diverted from the landfill.

Volunteers who complete a minimum of 10 hours will receive a weekend festival pass. You’ll also be invited to the Post-Festival Volunteer Party at the Canmore Golf & Curling Club — a special evening featuring live performances, intimate jam sessions with festival artists, dancing, snacks, and celebration with the wider Folk Fest community. Admission is free for volunteers. (Cash bar available).

Future LEaders Youth Council

Are you a Bow Valley youth in Grades 9-12 and passionate about environmental topics? Join the Future Leaders Youth Council to get involved, meet other youth and take action!

No prior experience necessary. We are here to get curious and make a difference.

Would you like to sign up or learn more? Email Jackie, our Education Coordinator, by clicking below.

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We can also keep you informed of upcoming volunteer opportunities via our Volunteer Mailing List. Please use the form below to sign up and thank you for your interest!