Georgia Strait Alliance ,Waterfront Initiative Lead Jobs in Canada

Position:
Waterfront Initiative Lead
Organization: Georgia Strait Alliance http://www.georgiastrait.org
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia

Georgia Strait Alliance (GSA) is seeking applications from suitable
candidates to fill the role of Waterfront Initiative Lead. This
position is offered on a term employm

ent basis with an initial
commitment of 30 hours per week (on average) for 12 months, with the
possibility of extension and an increase to 37.5 hours per week, based
on funding and performance. Contract to begin as soon as possible.
Location: Vancouver.

The position reports to the Executive Director and will lead our
Waterfront Initiative Project. The successful candidate will:
• Coordinate the ongoing development of the Waterfront Initiative
Network, including working groups and Advisory Committee
• Promote project and liaise with government officials, First Nations,
industry, businesses and community groups, as necessary
• Identify and invite new members with guidance from the Advisory
Committee and as appropriate
• Plan and organize Waterfront Forums throughout the year to engage
stakeholders and citizens
• Coordinate partner and stakeholder network, working groups,
including ongoing communications
• Moderate discussions within network and help facilitate goal setting
and work planning, including identification of pilot projects
• Work with external contractors to research, write and publish
current state of the waterfront report and establish a baseline and
set of indicators to measure progress.
• Assist in the development of a long-term strategic plan for the project
• Implement and grow public awareness and engagement campaign around
Waterfront Initiative in the Lower Mainland
• Coordinate Water’s Edge Day (annual fall public event), including
coordination of partners, day of event activities and sponsorship,
contribute to development and implementation of media relations
strategy for the event
• Develop and implement civic engagement strategy to connect the
public with their waterfront and involve residents in the work of the
Waterfront Initiative Network
• Develop ongoing public engagement and communications strategies and tactics
• Produce communications materials related to the Waterfront
Initiative, including regular posts on the GSA blog, social media
content
• Work with volunteers and students to carry out Waterfront Initiative
outreach at community events in Vancouver
• Participate in GSA organizational activities, as required, including
strategic planning, funder relations and project specific budgeting
and fundraising and reporting.

Skills required
• University or college degree in social sciences, arts or equivalent
• Extensive experience in cross-sectorial processes (5 years +)
• Strong facilitation and coordination skills (5 years +)
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Experience in event planning, with a strong attention to detail and
working on multiple projects at once.
• Comfort with working in business, government and NGO environments
• Experience in communicating with government agencies, industry,
elected officials and the media
• Experience in developing public awareness campaigns
• Knowledge of sustainability and urban ecology issues
• Excellent computer literacy and strong research skills
• Comfort with online tools, including social media and website management
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills, including public speaking
• Ability to work in constantly changing environment
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment, with a solution
based approach to issues
• Excellent time management skills and accountability
• Ability to work well both independently and in a team
• Ability to travel for meetings within the region
• Commitment to Georgia Strait Alliance’s mission, values and culture

Other useful assets would be experience in grassroots organizing and
strategic planning, urban planning and knowledge of the marine and/or
freshwater environments.

We are accepting applications until Feb 4th at 5 pm. Please email
letter and resume to:
jobs@georgiastrait.org

Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be
contacted. Note this is a Vancouver-based position

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