Assistant Development and Communications

Position Details : Full Time Contract (13 months)

Taking care of our environment has never been more important than it is today. The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is looking for a Assistant Development and Communications to join a team committed to protecting our most important natural areas and the plants and animals they sustain.

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, we have brought people together to conserve and restore more than 15 million hectares across Canada. NCC takes a collaborative, evidence-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.

NCC recognizes that we work on lands that have long been cared for by Indigenous Peoples under their own laws and knowledge systems. We are committed to transforming how we do our work, advancing Reconciliation through conservation, and working with Indigenous Peoples in meaningful, respectful, and supportive ways.

Position Summary

The Nature Conservancy of Canada Atlantic Region is seeking an individual to fill the position of Assistant Development & Communications .

The Assistant Development & Communications will be responsible for updating information in the Raiser's Edge (RE) database to generate accurate queries, providing administrative support for the entire Development Department, and participating in the coordination and organization of recognition and fundraising events and activities in line with NCC's mission.

Key Responsibilities

Inbox and Calendar management- 10%

• Draft emails, manage calendar for the Director of Development and Communications
• Support scheduling and administration for the Atlantic Development team

Management of Raiser's Edge (RE) database - 30% :

Donor recognition and outreach – 20%

Event organization and communications support - 20%

Other – 20%

Position Requirements

Application Deadline

February 11, 2026 | 11 : 59pm EST, 9 : 59pm Mountain Time, 8 : 59pm Pacific Time, 10 : 50pm CST, 00 : 59 am +1 AST

Please include a cover letter with your application.

At NCC, we're committed to providing a healthy, safe, barrier free and inclusive, workplace, where respect and diversity are recognized assets. We strive for bold conservation achievements in which equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) are the norm. We welcome applications from racialized persons / visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. NCC implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For a confidential inquiry, contact us by email at to make any required arrangements. If you have questions regarding accessible employment at NCC, please email us at .