November 5, 2025, Youth Climate Corps BC (YCCBC) celebrates the federal government’s commitment of $40 million over two years to establish a national Youth Climate Corps, as announced in the Budget 2025 - Canada Strong released November 4th.

The Kootenay region - May 5th, 2026 - Youth Climate Corps BC (YCCBC) and Wildsight are proud to launch their 2026 summer season, including the return of crews in the East and West Kootenay regions, marking six years of operation.

This week in Ottawa, Youth Climate Corps BC had the opportunity to connect with leaders from across government and the climate sector. These conversations are an important part of how we move from climate ambition to implementation.

Earth Day is a reminder, but at YCCBC, we know the real work happens the other 364 days. This week, Youth Climate Corps BC had the opportunity to engage with federal leaders and partners on how we move from climate ambition to implementation.

A Youth Climate Corps supports young leaders in building a green workforce. This Earth Day, we’re celebrating what we’ve accomplished at Youth Climate Corps BC in pursuit of a fair, livable future for all. Watch our video to look back on the work so far, and ahead to what’s next.

Today was the first day for YCCBC’s 2026 Co-Leads in Squamish, Courtenay, Vernon, and Kelowna. Over the next few weeks, they’ll be onboarding and getting ready for a busy summer of programming. It’s exciting to see a mix of returning and new faces in this year’s cohort.

The Montreal Climate Summit was an energizing and inspiring experience for our team. Sharing the work YCCBC is advancing on the West Coast with partners on the East Coast was a valuable opportunity to strengthen connections and better understand how we can contribute to national growth and collaboration.

In 2025, YCCBC’s first Kelowna cohort brought together a team of youth to launch local climate action in partnership with the City of Kelowna.

Recently, Youth Climate Corps BC (YCCBC)’s staff and board members gathered in Vancouver for a strategic retreat to reflect on our progress and plan for our future.

The West Kootenay Youth Climate Corps (WK) is delivered in partnership with Wildsight, an environmental organization that has been working in the Columbia Basin for over 35 years to support sustainable communities and protect biodiversity.

The East Kootenay Youth Climate Corps is delivered in partnership with Wildsight, an environmental organization that has been working in the Columbia Basin for nearly 40 years to support sustainable communities and protect biodiversity.

2025 was the first year that SWCC and YCC partnered to build opportunities for youth in the Skeena watershed. With YCC funding, SWCC was able to hire 4 youth in total. Two youth supported SWCC’s Field Schools and Bioremediation projects, and two youth were employed as Junior River guides in SWCC’s rafting-based programs, Youth and Women on Water.

Grow your career while making a real impact in your community. As a Community Climate Action Mobilizer with YCCBC, you’ll get paid to turn climate values into meaningful action where you live. With gratitude to the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions for funding support, we are seeking a Youth Leadership Development Intern to play a key role in strengthening YCCBC’s approach to youth leadership, governance, and participatory decision-making.

It’s an in-between season for YCCBC. Our fall programs have wrapped up, and while our summer crews are still a few months away from launching, our work continues behind the scenes.

We are excited to share that our Executive Director, Ben Simoni, and Director of Marketing and Communications, Eymie Labbe, are in Ottawa and will be at an upcoming event hosted by the Canadian Climate Institute titled Climate Policy in a Changing World.

YCCBC primarily operates on ‘Namgis territory and also works across the broader Kwakwaka’wakw territories, including those of the Da’naxda’xw, Ma’amtagila, and ‘Namgis Nations.

Youth Climate Corps British Columbia is hiring Co-Leads for Vernon, Squamish, Kelowna, and Courtenay. With gratitude to the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions for funding support, we are seeking a Youth Leadership Development Intern to play a key role in strengthening YCCBC’s approach to youth leadership, governance, and participatory decision-making.

Youth Climate Corps British Columbia is hiring a Youth Leadership Development Intern. With gratitude to the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions for funding support, we are seeking a Youth Leadership Development Intern to play a key role in strengthening YCCBC’s approach to youth leadership, governance, and participatory decision-making.

This summer, over the course of the 3.5-month season, the YCC Vernon team participated in a variety of skill-building, community engagement, and environmental stewardship activities. This season report is a month-by-month overview of the program, highlighting key projects, events, and metrics that shaped the season.

From May to October 2025, YCCBC Courtenay ran a successful pilot program in the Comox Valley, employing four youth (ages 17–30) at a living wage. Supported by a Program Lead, the team worked as Community Climate Action Mobilizers and a Program Coordinator, focusing on ecosystem restoration, food security, environmental monitoring, and community connection.

From May 20 to October 3, 2025, YCCBC delivered its Squamish program for the second consecutive year in partnership with the District of Squamish, completing 24 high-impact projects.

Youth Climate Corps British Columbia is back for 2026, and we're kicking the year off with exciting new opportunities in the Kootenay region and important new insights from our end-of-season reports.

Kelowna's Youth Climate Corps has had a fantastic first season that has absolutely flown by. While the team will be wrapping up operations this month, we are happy to share what they've been up to these past few months through their recent social media takeover.

Wildsight, in partnership with Youth Climate Corps BC, is hiring Climate Action Technicians in the West and East Kootenay regions.