Project coordinator – Montreal Greenbelt

Taking care of our environment has never been more important than it is today. The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is looking for a Project Coordinator 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 Canadians together to conserve and restore more than 15 million hectares. NCC takes a collaborative, science-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.

What will be your main TASKS?

• Document species at risk, invasive exotic species and human use on protected private lands or on prospect properties.
• Organize activities to clean up waste, control invasive exotic species, restore and manage natural environments.
• Write funding proposals, progress reports and authorization requests to develop your own activities.
• Raise awareness among private owners about the adoption of good practices in forestry, agricultural, riparian and wetland environments through in-person meetings, field visits, personalized documentation and public presentations.
• Participate in the management of students, volunteers, agents and consultants such as notary, surveyor, evaluator, biologist, translator, graphic designer.
• Represent NCC in external relations and with the public in order to inspire communities to get involved voluntarily in their sector.

SKILLS You Have Mastered

• Experience in biology, conservation or environment-related fields.
• Excellent French and English, both spoken and written.
• Identification of invasive and at-risk wildlife or flora species.
• Knowledge of GIS tools and orientation skills on the field.
• Ability to work on several projects simultaneously and to adapt to unforeseen events.
• Candidate must be at ease to speak in public.
• Organizational skills, ability to identify and manage priorities to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

How To Apply

NCC is an equal opportunity employer. If you are interested in joining our team, please submit your cover letter, resume and salary expectations through our Career Centre.

Application Deadline

September 20, 2024 11 : 59pm EST, 9 : 59pm Mountain Time, 8 : 59pm Pacific Time, 10 : 50pm CST, 00 : 59 am +1 AST

NCC hires based on merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. 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 hr@natureconservancy.

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