Durham Region
the Greenbelt Foundation office in
Durham Region
Organization: Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation http://www.greenbelt.ca
Location: Durham Region, Ontario
Ontario’s Greenbelt is the solution for clean air, fresh water and
healthy local food. At 2 million acres, it is the world’s largest
greenbelt preserving productive farmland, forests, and wetlands from
urban development.
The Friends of the Green
belt Foundation is an independent, charitable
organization dedicated to promoting and sustaining Ontario’s
Greenbelt. The Foundation supports work to protect and restore our
natural environment, strengthen the agricultural sector, and create a
pattern of urban settlement that supports the Greenbelt.
Scope of Work
The primary objective of this role is to establish a presence for the
Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation in Durham Region.
The successful candidate will hire a support person who will conduct
administrative support functions as well as provide communications and
program support. The work undertaken by this team would include, but
is not limited to:
• be a visible spokesperson for the Greenbelt: create positive stories
as well as respond to relevant Greenbelt-related stories and issues in
the region
• lobby politicians and bureaucrats
• organize citizens and groups, linking especially to our Engagement Program
• attend all local meetings dealing with 2015 Review issues
• hold “Greenbelt Days” at City/Regional Halls
• comment on 2015 Review proposals by municipal government
• understand and get involved in specific local Greenbelt boundary issues
• keep us informed as to key issues or needs in the region
Qualifications:
• lives in the region and has done so for some time;
• is a credible, known local entity in the business, agriculture,
politics, media or NGO world;
• enjoys the respect of all stakeholders and is not seen as a strong
political partisan one way or another;
• work experience in one or more of the key Greenbelt issues:
planning, agriculture, environment or tourism
• a great sense of humour
The successful candidate must have a valid Ontario driver’s license
with no at-fault accidents in the last three years.
We are also open to make this a part-time position but would need a
minimum of 3 days per week.
Application Process:
Please send a cover letter and curriculum vitae outlining your
interest and qualifications for this position to:
Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation
Email: info [at] greenbelt.ca
Subject: Director of the Durham Region Office
Competition closing date: October 1, 2014
