Manager of Ecosystem Recovery
Job Description – Manager of Ecosystem Recovery
Summary
Carolinian Canada is a network of leaders growing healthy landscapes for a green future in the Carolinian Zone, Canada’s extraordinary far south, in the spirit and practice of reconciliation. We connect science, community and business for healthy ecosystems and climate-smart neighbourhoods from Toronto to Windsor, Ontario.
Our cross-sector platforms connect 300 groups, 5,000 volunteers and 37,000 hectares to save local wildlife, water and our way of life; and support 14 UN Sustainable Development Goals. (2020)
Carolinian Canada Coalition is a Canadian Registered Charity 83559 4722.
We are looking for a dynamic and motivated leader to reverse the trend of habitat loss as part of a multidisciplinary team in Southern Ontario. You will manage programs that support the three directions of the organization to enable leadership, scale-up conservation and track impact.
Carolinian Canada is a virtual workplace with some travel in the Carolinian Zone. Candidates should have the necessary equipment to fulfil this role.
Duties and Responsibilities
Co-lead Southern Ontario Seed Strategy in collaboration with Indigenous Leadership Specialist and partner groups
Lead Conservation Impact Bond Habitat and Healthy Landscape portfolios in collaboration with partner groups
Participate in the In The Zone team to manage a multi partner platform and education programs to engage the public in growing native plants
Research and data analysis to support the Big Picture conservation strategy
Provide reports, reviews and recommendations based on ecological best practices and ecosystem health of diverse materials including policy, public communications, funding, etc.
Work closely with diverse Landowner Leaders to plan and approve high quality habitat projects, and Carolinian Habitat Action Plans (CHAP)
Lead and/or assist in proposal writing, communications and other fundraising activities to support ecological programs
Program development to position Carolinian Canada as a network leader in healthy landscapes and protecting biodiversity in the region
Administration to support ecological programming
Valid driver’s license
Ability for occasional travel within North America
Education, Skills and Experience
Post-graduate or equivalent experience in Conservation and/or Ecological Restoration including field work
Minimum 5 years of experience with conservation project management
Familiarity with the Carolinian Zone, and conservation issues and opportunities
Experience in network facilitation, relationship building and partnership management
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Proven report writing and data analysis skills
Previous experience with grant writing
Previous experience working with Indigenous communities and native plant industry considered an asset
Proficiency in using computers and technology and ability to quickly pick up and use new software. Carolinian Canada makes use of: Microsoft Office, Teams, Onedrive and Sharepoint, Zoom Meetings and Webinars, Drupal Website CMS, Shopify
We are a virtual, flexible workplace with access to co-working spaces.
Hours are flexible
Compensation is competitive and will depend on experience and skills
Flex time and policies to support work life balance
Training, mentoring, professional development and networking opportunities supported
Equal Employment Opportunities
Carolinian Canada Coalition values diversity and inclusion at the heart of its values. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, medical condition or disability.
Accommodation
Carolinian Canada Coalition is committed to providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities; please let us know if you require accommodation during the recruitment process.
Application Process
Interested candidates are encouraged to send their cover letter and resume by completing the online application. By doing so, your resume is guaranteed to be reviewed.
Apply: https://caroliniancanada.ca/jobs/manager-ecosystem-recovery-20220622
We live on the traditional territories of many nations including the Anishinaabe, the Haudenosaunee, the Lunaapeew, the Wendat and the Mississauga. We acknowledge the inherent and treaty rights of the Indigenous peoples of Turtle Island including the many, diverse First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples who live here now. We commit to the teachings the Two Row Wampum and the One Dish One Spoon Wampum; and our duty to reconcile, learn more and create safe spaces for Indigenous and non-Indigenous perspectives to meet and discuss the issues that matter to everyone.
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