Overview
HIGHLIGHTS:If managing land, leading teams, and working outdoors sounds like your
Manager, Lands & Stewardship
Who We Are
North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA) was founded in 1972 by the
Province of Ontario. As a community-based, non-profit environmental organization,
NBMCA is dedicated to conservation, restoration and sustainable development on a
watershed basis, considering human, economic and natural environment needs
together in an integrated watershed management approach. NBMCA is one of 36
Conservation Authorities who are members of Conservation Ontario.
NBMCA acknowledges that we are in Robinson-Huron Treaty territory, the Traditional
Territory and Treaty Lands of the Nbisiing Anishinaabeg, as well as the unceded and
ancestral Traditional Territory of the Algonquin People.
Your Opportunity
The Lands Manager is responsible for the stewardship, management, and
sustainable use of NBMCA-owned lands and conservation areas. This role ensures
ecological integrity, public safety, and compliance with applicable legislation while
promoting community engagement and recreational opportunities. Reporting to the
General Manager, the Lands Manager leads land management planning, oversees
maintenance and restoration projects, and collaborates with municipalities,
Indigenous communities, and partners to advance conservation goals.
Structure
• Oversees land management staff, students, seasonal employees, and
volunteers, including unionized staff.
• Supervise contractors as required.
• Works closely with other program managers to integrate land stewardship
with watershed initiatives.
• Serves as the primary contact for land management operations and
conservation area planning.
Key Responsibilities
Land Stewardship Operations
• Develop and implement management plans for NBMCA-owned lands and
conservation areas.
• Monitor ecological health, including forests, wetlands, and wildlife habitats;
implement restoration projects and invasive species control.
• Oversee maintenance of trails, signage, facilities, and infrastructure to ensure
public safety and accessibility.
• Manage all aspects of the maintenance equipment and fleet vehicles,
including annual inspections, purchases, and dispositions.
• Monitor the enforcement of Section 29 of Conservation Authorities Act as a
designated Provincial Offences Officer.
Property Management and Real Estate
• Manage acquisition and disposition of properties, including municipal
applications and Minister’s Approvals.
• Administer leases, licenses, and management agreements for residential,
commercial, and municipal/government tenants.
• Conduct property evaluations for acquisitions, donations, and conservation
easements; maintain accurate land records.
• Negotiate real estate transactions and liaise with legal and development
professionals.
Planning & Policy
• Prepare and update land management policies and procedures.
• Manage the NBMCA infrastructure including purchasing and maintenance
equipment program.
• Support enforcement of regulations on NBMCA lands and liaise with municipal
by-law officers as needed.
• Assist with the implementation of changes to relevant legislation, including
the Conservation Authorities Act.
• Coordinate the back flood control structure under the flood monitoring
program of the NBMCA.
Enforcement and Safety
• Act as a Provincial Offences Officer for conservation areas, enforcing relevant
regulations and collaborating with other authorities and community groups.
• Promote a health and safety culture, ensuring compliance with the
Occupational Health and Safety Act, other applicable legislation, and NBMCA
policies; ensure use of all required protective equipment and devices for staff,
contractors, sub-contractors and visitors.
• Create and maintain emergency response plans for conservation areas,
including flood and fire prevention measures.
Community Engagement and Partnerships
• Build relationships with municipalities, Indigenous communities, NGOs, and
recreational user groups.
• Promote public awareness of conservation lands through outreach, events,
and educational initiatives.
• Respond to public inquiries and manage stakeholder expectations regarding
land use.
• Attend internal and external meetings.
Financial & Administrative Management
• Prepare annual draft budgets and budget forecasting for fleet, facilities,
equipment and field-related programs; ensure expenditures are within
approved budgets.
• Pursue grant funding opportunities and write proposals to support significant
revenue.
• Prepare reports for the General Manager and Board on land management
activities, risks, and performance metrics.
• Prepare requests for quotes for maintenance and capital works, obtain
quotes, and liaise with contractors and associates.
• Review contracts and agreement renewals.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Strong understanding of land stewardship, forestry, ecological restoration,
and property management practices.
• Strong technical and field expertise.
• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation: Conservation Authorities Act,
Occupational Health and Safety Act, Provincial Offences Act, Assessment Act,
Expropriations Act, Residential Tenancies Act, Commercial Tenancies Act and
other applicable legislation.
• Flexible and adaptable to legislative changes.
• Experience in developing and administering leases, agreements, licenses, and
real estate transactions.
• Proficiency in GIS and mapping tools; ability to interpret ecological data.
• Excellent verbal, and written communication skills for all correspondence,
technical reports, financial analyses, creating board reports and proposals.
• Ability to deliver clear, well-structured presentations.
Project management and budgeting expertise
• Excellent problem solving, time management, communication, and
organization skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced
environment while meeting deadlines.
• Solid negotiating and conflict management skills.
• Flexible and open-minded, with the ability to adapt to shifting priorities.
Education & Experience
• Minimum 2-year diploma in natural resources/environmental management,
environmental science, forestry or related discipline; 3-year diploma
preferred. Equivalent education may be acceptable.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in land management, planning, conservation,
or related field, including demonstrated leadership and management
experience.
• Required to be eligible for designation as a Provincial Offences Officer under
S. 29 of the Conservation Authorities Act
• Experience with enforcement, property evaluations, and partnership
development is an asset.
• Certificates considered an asset: Chainsaw Operator’s certification, Pleasure
Craft Operator’s Certificate, Motorized Snow-Vehicle Operator’s License, and
Joint Health and Safety certification (Part 1 & 2).
Working Conditions
• Combination of office and field work.
• Regularly required to work outdoors in adverse weather and uneven terrain.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, crouch, stoop, kneel, and lift objects for
maintenance-related tasks.
• Occasional evening/weekend commitments for meetings or events.
• Must be available for work outside regular hours, including standby time.
• Valid Ontario G-class driver’s license required. (Required to be validated
annually).
Compensation
Salary Range – $43.57 to $50.97 per hour, based on a 35-hour work week.
Full-time employment (non-unionized).
Benefits package and participation in OMERS defined benefit pension plan.
To Apply
Please send your cover letter and resume no later than Friday, February 13, 2026 at
4:30 pm (EST) to: jobs@nbmca.ca
Attention: Hiring Manager
North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority, 15 Janey Ave., North Bay, ON P1C 1N1
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an
interview will be contacted.
NBMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with AODA (Accessibility
for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005), NBMCA will provide accommodations
throughout the recruitment process and employment to applicants. If you require an
accommodation, please contact Liza Vandermeer at liza.vandermeer@nbmca.ca. All
personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of
Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
About North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority
North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA) was founded in 1972 by the Province of Ontario. As a community-based, non-profit environmental organization, NBMCA is dedicated to conservation, restoration and sustainable development on a watershed basis, considering human, economic and natural environment needs together in an integrated watershed management approach.
