Multi-species Action Plan Coordinator

Overview

HIGHLIGHTS:

Conduct fieldwork on Georgian Bay + develop species conservation plan

Multi-species Action Plan Coordinator Job Description

 

Title: Multi-species Action Plan Coordinator

Reports To: Conservation Director

Location: Parry Sound (Port Severn to Pointe au Baril) and remote

Duration: 1-year contract

 

Overview:

The Georgian Bay Land Trust (GBLT) Multi-species Action Plan Coordinator is a 1-year contract position that will be responsible for the implementation and creation of the GBLT’s Multi-species Action Plan in coordination with the Conservation Director. This position reports to the Conservation Director but will focus on the identification of provincially significant species and their habitats and targeted surveys to adequately capture the ecology of Georgian Bay. The majority of the summer work will require being based along the eastern coast of Georgian Bay, and the winter work will be done in GBLT’s Toronto office or remotely. Responsibilities would include:

• Species-specific survey work on provincially significant species
• Ground-truthing of critical habitat and presence modelling
• Assisting with workplan development for the Multi-species Action Plan
• ELC classification of subject lands with emphasis on high detail ecosystem types
• Liaising with landowners, donors, and other stakeholders
• Assisting with other GBLT research and programs as necessary
• Managing, tracking, and reporting species and species at risk data

These positions will require knowledge of the Georgian Bay environment and will include training regarding the inventory work and survey protocols. It will require technical expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to work in small teams in remote locations.

 

Key Responsibilities:

1. Multi-species Action Plan Development

• Conduct species-specific surveys along Georgian Bay
• Conduct ground-truthing of modelled data
• Workplan development for the collection of MsAP data
• Coordinate monitoring activities
• Assist Conservation Director with development and creation of the MsAP

2. Other Conservation activities

• Assist with field monitoring of GBLT properties when time permits, including data collection, breeding bird surveys, reptile monitoring, etc.
• Provide support for research projects when time permits, including breeding bird surveys, coastal wetland monitoring, etc.
• Attend training with other GBLT staff on species identification, ecosystem classification, and other related activities
• Assist in grant applications for MsAP work

 

Skills & Aptitudes:

• Interest in the conservation of eastern Georgian Bay
• Familiar with environmental science and natural heritage
• Interest in and comfort around wildlife
• Experience, interest and/or abilities in field inventories, vegetation community classification, and field identification of birds and vascular plants
• Interest in outdoor recreation and familiarity with reading maps and working with GPS
• Familiarity with the ecosystem of Georgian Bay, as well as species assemblages
• Understand and be familiar with ArcGIS Pro
• Able to work well in small groups to accomplish specific goals and tasks quickly and efficiently
• Must be prepared to work flexible hours, including some weekends
• Must be comfortable with daily boat travel, both canoe and motorboat, in a variety of weather
• A boater’s license and boating experience in Georgian Bay is beneficial
• Must be available to be near Parry Sound from May to October and willing to travel around the area
• Be familiar with and share the mission and objectives of the Georgian Bay Land Trust

 

Anticipated start date: Monday March 16th, 2026 (though flexible)

Salary: $55,000 – $65,000

Boat gas and expenses will be covered.

 

We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

 

Please forward your resume and cover letter in confidence by FEBRUARY 8, 2026 to hiring@gblt.org with the subject Multi-species Action Plan Coordinator Application.