The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is the nation’s leading not-for-profit, private land conservation organization, working to protect our most important natural areas and the species they sustain. Since 1962 NCC and its supporters have protected 2.8 million acres (more than 1.1 million hectares) of ecologically significant land across Canada. NCC takes a collaborative, science-based approach to achieve conservation success for the sake of nature and Canadians. With a national office in Toronto and seven regional offices across the country, NCC delivers results you can walk on.
Purpose and General Description
The Conservation and Engagement Coordinator will play a key role in implementing NCC’s land stewardship program and community engagement activities in British Columbia. Based in Victoria, this position supports conservation and engagement activities across BC, with a focus on Vancouver Island, Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. The goal of this position is to increase NCC’s capacity to connect with the communities in which we work by fostering strong relationships with community partners, landowners, volunteers and other members of the public. Through stewardship monitoring and public outreach, the Conservation and Engagement Coordinator will contribute directly to NCC’s robust conservation land management program.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist with monitoring and reporting on NCC’s conservation agreements on Vancouver Island; manage the administrative aspects of conservation agreements across BC.
- Develop, coordinate and deliver public engagement events on Vancouver Island and in the Lower Mainland. These will include volunteer stewardship events, guided nature walks, public talks and other outreach events that help to connect the public with NCC’s mission and mandate.
- Manage the administrative and promotional end of public engagement events across BC. Provide support for other events across the province as needed.
- Contribute to the development of an effective Conservation Engagement Program in BC.
- Act as the Health and Safety Officer for the BC Region.
Required Skills and Attributes
Education and Experience
- At a minimum an undergraduate degree or diploma in a biology- or ecology-related discipline. (e.g., conservation ecology, environmental science, resource management)
- Direct experience with public outreach, event coordination, and/or volunteer management (min 2 years).
- Experience in resource management, habitat assessments or ecology (min 2 years).
Technical skills
- Driver’s license is required.
- Proficiency with MS Word, MS Excel and MC PowerPoint; experience with databases and /or design software is an asset.
Competencies and interests
- A keen interest in nature; knowledge of Vancouver Island vegetation is an asset.
- Demonstrably excellent written and verbal communication.
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills; confidence and comfort when organizing and leading groups of people.
- Self-motivated, pro-active, initiative-taker; problem solving will be an essential skill.
- Ability to see creative solutions and contribute ideas to a developing program area.
- Superior time management skills and ability to meet deadlines; Organized, strategic thinker who can balance competing priorities.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends, and some travel within BC.
- Collaborative, adaptable, team-player; willingness to support other staff to achieve both stewardship and engagement deliverables.
- Prioritization of workplace safety in the field or office environments.
This full-time position is based in NCC’s BC Regional head office in downtown Victoria and reports to the Manager of Communications and Engagement.
To Apply
NCC is an equal opportunity employer. If you are interested in joining our team, please forward your resume and cover letter and salary expectations indicating “Communications and Engagement Coordination – BC Region” in the subject line to the Nature Conservancy of Canada via e-mail:
careers @ natureconservancy.ca*
Closing date: September 22, 2017