Organization: Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation http://greenbelt.ca
Location: Vineland, Ontario (near St. Catharines / Niagara Falls / Hamilton)
ABOUT THE GREENBELT
For fresh air, clean water, healthy local food, and a thriving economy
with good jobs Ontario’s Greenbelt is the solution. At almost 2
million acres, it’s the world’s largest permanently protected
greenbelt, keeping our farmlands, forests, and wetlands safe and
sustainable. It extends as far north as Tobermory and stretches 325
kilometres from Rice Lake in Northumberland County to the Niagara
River. The Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation works to help keep
farmers successful, strengthen local economies, and protect and grow
natural features.
Ontario’s Greenbelt was established in 2005 under the Greenbelt Act.
The Act (Section 10) and Greenbelt Plan (Section 5.6) stipulate that
there will be a review of the Plan every ten years to determine:
• the effectiveness of the policies contained in the Greenbelt Plan; and,
• whether the Greenbelt Plan should be revised to improve the
effectiveness and relevance of the policies.
NIAGARA REGIONAL OFFICE
The Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation is opening a Niagara Office
staffed by two people to communicate and engage the community during
the 2015 Review. The Communications Assistant will work closely with
the Niagara Regional Director.
Responsibilities:
• Write content for digital channels (e.g. Twitter, Facebook, website
etc.) to help create positive stories about the Greenbelt
• Prepare reports, briefing notes, correspondence, presentations, and
other documents
• Liaise with Foundation communications staff in the preparation of
information and supporting materials
• Respond to Greenbelt-related issues in the region
• Organize local meetings dealing with 2015 Review issues including
“Greenbelt Days” at City/Regional Hall
• Manage special projects as required
• Serve as Executive Assistant to the Niagara Director
Qualifications
• Superb writer
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Social media skills
• Well-developed organizational and work planning and problem solving skills
• Computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint or
similar presentation software
• Working knowledge of environmental and food and farming issues an asset
• Valid Ontario Drivers’ license
• Sense of humour
For more information about Friends of the Greenbelt, visit our website
at http://www.Greenbelt.ca.
Application Process
Please send a covering letter along with your resume outlining your:
(1) interest,
(2) qualifications and
(3) compensation expectations for this position to:
Robin Garrett
Niagara Regional Director
Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation
rgarrett@greenbelt.ca
The deadline for applications is October 17, 2014. No phone inquiries please.