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Greenpeace Canada is an independent international
campaigning organization working to protect our oceans, forests, the Arctic and
stopping climate change through a clean energy revolution. In Canada we have
over 100 staff working across the country with our thousands of supporters to
advance both national and international campaigns.
campaigning organization working to protect our oceans, forests, the Arctic and
stopping climate change through a clean energy revolution. In Canada we have
over 100 staff working across the country with our thousands of supporters to
advance both national and international campaigns.
Greenpeace is currently seeking a Program Director
to provide leadership in the development and implementation of our
people-centred campaigns that will have significant impact towards a just and
sustainable future for all. Committed to excellence, ambition and risk-taking
the Program Director leads the Program Directorate to deliver natio
to provide leadership in the development and implementation of our
people-centred campaigns that will have significant impact towards a just and
sustainable future for all. Committed to excellence, ambition and risk-taking
the Program Director leads the Program Directorate to deliver natio
nal and
international programs. S/he is responsible for setting direction, strategy and
plans for the campaigns and communications for Greenpeace Canada.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
– Reporting to the Executive Director, the Program
Director demonstrates considerable independence and initiative with respect to
decision-making, and provides leadership for development and implementation of
campaign and communications strategies in close collaboration with fundraising
and engagement teams in order to achieve well-integrated and impactful campaign
and program work;
Director demonstrates considerable independence and initiative with respect to
decision-making, and provides leadership for development and implementation of
campaign and communications strategies in close collaboration with fundraising
and engagement teams in order to achieve well-integrated and impactful campaign
and program work;
– Providing program team leadership the Director
oversees the recruitment, performance management, motivation, and the work of
program staff engaged in specialized campaign program areas and project teams
e.g. climate change and energy, forests, oceans and Arctic;
oversees the recruitment, performance management, motivation, and the work of
program staff engaged in specialized campaign program areas and project teams
e.g. climate change and energy, forests, oceans and Arctic;
– Providing leadership in the monitoring and
evaluation of the programmes;
evaluation of the programmes;
– Building our profile and cutting-edge approach by
keeping abreast of current and emerging political, economic and social
developments relating to the campaign issues and media trends;
keeping abreast of current and emerging political, economic and social
developments relating to the campaign issues and media trends;
– Overseeing the budget of the Programme
Directorate and supporting fundraising efforts for campaigns;
Directorate and supporting fundraising efforts for campaigns;
– Actively representing Greenpeace in public
activities, the business, scientific and government sectors, the environmental
community at large and the media, to achieve campaign objectives and strengthen
the profile and credibility of Greenpeace Canada. Undertake reactive and
proactive media work as required;
activities, the business, scientific and government sectors, the environmental
community at large and the media, to achieve campaign objectives and strengthen
the profile and credibility of Greenpeace Canada. Undertake reactive and
proactive media work as required;
– Working closely with the other three Directors
(Fundraising, Finance/Operations, Executive Director) and the Strategic
Leadership Team in the overall leadership and management of Greenpeace Canada
and accountability to the Board;
(Fundraising, Finance/Operations, Executive Director) and the Strategic
Leadership Team in the overall leadership and management of Greenpeace Canada
and accountability to the Board;
– Represent Greenpeace Canada within Greenpeace
International working closely with other offices to advance our national and
global program objectives.
International working closely with other offices to advance our national and
global program objectives.
PROFILE REQUIREMENTS
- Strong strategic and analytical abilities with
at least 5 years of experience in a management position;
- Experience working with or for Greenpeace and
experience in delivering successful high-impact campaigns;
- High levels of emotional intelligence with a
proven track record in building and leading high-performing teams;
- Experience leading and managing complex
projects;
- Commitment to peaceful confrontation as a
critical theory of change and the principles of non-violent direct action;
- Fluency in English, proficiency in French
highly desirable;
- Demonstrated commitment to human rights,
social justice in both programmatic work and management practice;
- Ability to be decisive, a risk taker and able
to manage highly stressful situations in an increasing volatile context;
- Globally minded and experience working
internationally with diverse cultures and across time-zones;
- Committed to deepening the values and practice
of integrity, trust, excellence, mutual respect, diversity, equality, and
risk-taking into the culture of Greenpeace;
- Able to bring inspiration, courage, optimism,
humour and energy to the work, supporters, and volunteers;
- Able to travel and work weekends/after hours
on a limited basis.
Location of the position is in Toronto, Canada,
though Vancouver and Montreal are optional.
though Vancouver and Montreal are optional.
Greenpeace can offer an excellent benefit package
with a salary commensurate with a non-profit individually funded organization.
with a salary commensurate with a non-profit individually funded organization.
Greenpeace Canada embraces equity and diversity and
is committed to a workplace that is enriched by the people, needs and desires
of Canada’s diverse community. We thank all applicants, but only those invited
for interviews will be contacted. All applicants must be legally entitled to
work in Canada.
is committed to a workplace that is enriched by the people, needs and desires
of Canada’s diverse community. We thank all applicants, but only those invited
for interviews will be contacted. All applicants must be legally entitled to
work in Canada.
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How to apply
To apply, send your CV and cover letter to canadian.recruitment@greenpeace.org. In the cover
letter also describe, in a few paragraphs, your vision how Greenpeace could
best win environmental campaigns. Applications are due by close of business, June
24th
letter also describe, in a few paragraphs, your vision how Greenpeace could
best win environmental campaigns. Applications are due by close of business, June
24th