environmental program manager

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Environmental science
• Natural resources management and policy, other
• Data modelling / warehousing and database administration
• Geology / Earth science, general
• Hydrology and water resources science
• Geographic information science and cartography
• Project management

Work setting

• Work in employer's / client's home
• Non-governmental organization
• Environmental and conservation society
• Field work - wet sites

Tasks

• Administer programs related to scientific fields
• Conduct research
• Develop programs related to scientific fields
• Monitor budgets allocated to environmental programs
• Prepare research papers, educational texts or articles
• Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia
• Project management
• Participate in fundraising activities
• Supervise and co-ordinate field survey activities
• Liaise with community agencies or partners, and identify additional or alternative services and provide referrals
• Liaise with staff on data requirements, collection and availability

Area of work experience

• Project planning
• Groundwater protection and management

Specialization or experience

• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Area of specialization

• Water resources

Scientific specialization

• Natural and applied sciences
• Natural resources
• Ecology
• Climate change
• Environment

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Fast-paced environment

Own tools / equipment

• Computer
• Internet access

Personal suitability

• Ability to multitask
• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Team player
• Collaborative

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the equipment you need to work from home (like internet and a workspace)?
• Do you live near the job location?

Employment terms options

• Flexible hours

Experience

• Experience an asset

Employment terms options

• To be determined

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Workplace information

• Hybrid

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Learning / training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Variable or compressed work week
• Wellness program

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Indigenous people

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
• Provides cultural competency training and / or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

Supports for visible minorities

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example : anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)