POSITION TITLE: Investigations Campaigner

DEPARTMENT: Programs

REPORTS TO: Co-Head of Program 

Location: Anywhere in Canada. Hybrid-remote. We have offices in Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver. 

Reports to: Co-Head of Program

Details: Full time, 2 year contract, union (Four day work week, Monday to Thursday, 28 hours/week)

Salary: Band 4 ($64,643- $69,918) (this amount will be prorated for partial years of service)

Closing date for applicants:  February 17, 2026

About Greenpeace Canada:

Greenpeace Canada is an independently funded, non-profit organization that works towards a greener, more peaceful world, and to confront the systems that threaten people and the planet. We challenge government and industry to halt harmful practices by negotiating solutions, conducting scientific research, introducing clean alternatives, carrying out peaceful acts of civil disobedience and engaging the public. To maintain independence Greenpeace does not accept donations from corporations or governments. Greenpeace relies on individual donors and creative partnerships to fund our environmental justice campaigns.

As an organization, Greenpeace Canada recognizes and supports Indigenous sovereignty and the Land Back movement. We support the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and are committed to collaboration and consultation with Indigenous Peoples to ensure our campaigns and positions respect Indigenous rights and liberation. 

Greenpeace Canada is committed to a workplace that is enriched by the people, needs and desires of Canada’s diverse communities. We seek candidates with a variety of perspectives and lived experiences to effect change and will prioritize applicants from racialized and other equity-seeking groups.

The responsibilities and skills for this role are outlined below. Greenpeace Canada fully recognizes lived experiences, unpaid credentials, as well as education and work experiences from outside of Canada. If you are interested in this role, but feel you do not have all of the requirements listed for this position, we highly encourage you to still apply!

What you’ll be working on:

Misinformation and disinformation are now huge factors in shaping public opinion and our political discourse, and that includes decision making on climate change. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) identified misinformation about climate science as a specific factor that has undermined the understanding of risks and delayed action in North America [1]. At the most recent UN climate negotiations the Declaration on Information Integrity on Climate Change was launched, establishing shared international commitments to address climate disinformation and recognizing its role in delaying action on climate change and destabilizing society [2]. There is growing recognition that the spread of misinformation online is impacting us in the real world, delaying action on climate change, and costing lives.

Greenpeace Canada will be investigating the patterns and methods behind the misinformation that is impacting Canada’s climate politics and exposing the strategies and the actors involved. We will also develop tools, resources, and strategies to counter the harmful impacts of this mis and disinformation, and empower the public to resist strategies to misinform them.

[1] Chapter 14: North America, IPCC Sixth Assessment Report, 2022

[2] “Countries seal landmark declaration at COP30—marking first time information integrity is prioritized at UN Climate” – UNFCCC, 12 November 2025 Conference

About the role:

We are looking to recruit an experienced investigator and writer to join our team who has a track record of uncovering and breaking stories of interest to people in Canada.

As an Investigations Campaigner you would conduct detailed study and investigation into misinformation impacting climate policies and politics in Canada, as well as the methods, strategies and actors involved in creating and disseminating this misinformation.

You would help build Greenpeace Canada’s reputation for credible investigations and impactful information. You would champion investigation and journalistic standards, employ a range of investigative tools and resources, and would publish content regularly based on your findings. This content would be used for written, visual and social media communications. You would also help build Greenpeace Canada’s understanding of how misinformation impacts public opinion, policy decisions, and help develop strategies and tools to address the harmful impacts of misinformation on our climate politics.

You would define, strengthen, and implement investigation processes, guidelines, standards, and protocols, and work together with communicators and campaigners on our climate campaign team.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to Greenpeace Canada’s investigations strategy related to climate change.
  • Break powerful stories which engage Greenpeace Canada’s audiences and interest media, including acting as a public spokesperson. 
  • Understand how information travels online, and be able to analyze how and why certain information gains prominence
  • Maintain the highest professional journalistic standards as an investigator and respect Greenpeace Canada’s credible communication policy.
  • Responsible for proposing and delivering investigations: Proposing, developing and delivering investigations that help meet Greenpeace’s objectives 
  • Initiate, maintain and develop beneficial contacts with allies and experts outside of Greenpeace.
  • Work with colleagues to turn investigation findings into powerful content that helps expand and mobilize the climate movement.

Requirements

For this role we are looking for someone 

  • With solid experience of investigating and delivering stories through research, analyzing social media conversations, using sources, FOI or ATIP requests and/or data analysis. In addition, we are aiming for someone with experience identifying and working on public interest investigative stories which hold power to account with facts and support efforts to bring about change.
  • Who would be great at reporting on complex and challenging issue areas, including experience of quickly building up knowledge of an issue area.
  • Who would be able to demonstrate substantial experience and initiative managing their own investigations – including working with project management tools, time management and publication timelines involving multiple people. 
  • Demonstrable experience of working collaboratively within teams in developing and delivering investigations would definitely be an asset. 
  • Who has a strong understanding of media and social media narratives, how they come to be and how they develop over time. 
  • Who has a good understanding of journalistic codes of practice. 

Skills:

  • Knowledge of, and interest in, misinformation and climate issues
  • Effective and positive team-player
  • A high level of initiative
  • Ability to keep calm under pressure
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English 
  • French language is considered a strong asset 
  • Knowledge of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis languages are highly desirable 
  • Knowledge of other languages that reflect the diversity of Canada’s many communities are also highly desirable

Working Conditions 

  • Must be legally authorized and entitled to work in Canada.
  • Comfortable working in a remote setting within Canada, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple international locations.
  • May require extended and irregular hours at times to meet organizational needs.
  • Includes limited domestic and international travel.

Physical Effort Requirements – Standard remote office work, involving extended periods of computer use, requiring sustained attention to detail.You will work with colleagues across Canada and collaborate with other Greenpeace offices around the world. 

Benefits

Greenpeace Canada offers a competitive and values-driven benefits package, designed to support staff well-being and work-life balance: At Greenpeace Canada, we believe people thrive when they are supported, valued, and inspired. Our benefits reflect our deep commitment to care, balance, and collective well-being:

  • Four-Day Work Week – Enjoy a 28-hour work week with full-time pay and benefits, giving you more time to recharge and live your values outside of work.
    Generous Paid Leave – From vacation and personal days to additional leave options, we prioritize rest, balance, and care for yourself and your loved ones
  • Comprehensive Health Coverage – Robust medical, dental, and vision plans that support your overall health and extend to your family.
  • Growth & Learning Opportunities – Access to ongoing professional development, learning, and skill-building to help you grow in your role and beyond.
  • Values-Driven Culture – Join a compassionate, equity-centered workplace rooted in collaboration, inclusion, and a shared mission to create a more just and sustainable world.

Application Process

Greenpeace Canada is committed to a recruitment and selection process that upholds Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Safety (JEDIS). We strongly encourage applications from equity-seeking groups, including but not limited to Indigenous, Black, racialized, disabled, and 2SLGBTQIA+ candidates, as well as people with diverse lived experiences and non-traditional career paths. We also welcome applicants who may not meet every listed requirement, recognizing that transferable skills and varied experiences strengthen our team.

We will provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities or other needs at any stage of the hiring process. If you require accommodation or assistance to apply, please email [email protected] in advance.

Please use the link below to apply for this position. Tell us about yourself by attaching your CV and cover letter.

We are looking forward to hearing from you!  

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