Nova Scotia Nature Trust ,Land Stewardship Coordinator Jobs in Canada

n charity dedicated to protecting Nova
Scotia’s most important natural areas, through private land conservation. Our
mission is positive and action oriented—protection and stewardship of our most
special places, and educating and engaging Nova Scotians in nature
conservation. With more than 20 years of experience in land conservation, we
have a proven track record in protecting this province’s natural legacy, with
over 9000 acres of outstanding conservation lands on more than 70 conservation
sites throughout the province.

• Coordinate
  ecological surveys of potential and existing conservation
  properties; 
• Complete
  comprehensive baseline reports for properties being protected

• Develop,
  review, and update stewardship plans for Nature Trust conservation lands
• Implement
  stewardship activities on Nature Trust lands as outlined in the
  stewardship plan to ensure protection of the sites’ natural values
• Manage
  land use of Nature Trust properties (such as educational or recreational
  use)
• Identify
  need for and implement ecological monitoring and habitat restoration or
  active /adaptive management on Nature Trust properties
• Complete
  regular monitoring visits to Nature Trust properties

• Resolve
  land management issues and address conservation easement violations on
  Nature Trust conservation lands
• Review
  and make recommendations to the Conservation Manager on landowner requests
  for easement amendments or to exercise reserved rights

• Research,
  review and incorporate the latest conservation science into the Nature
  Trust’s stewardship program
• Keep
  up-to-date on Land Trust Standards and Practices and best practices,
  protected areas planning and land and habitat management. Recommend
  relevant policies, protocols and strategies as required to keep the Nature
  Trust at the forefront of effective conservation and stewardship.

• Participate
  in relevant provincial conservation and stewardship initiatives and
  committees (working groups, workshops, report drafting/reviews, etc.)
• Maintain
  a strong and engaged scientific/conservation expert network for the Nature
  Trust
• Establish
  and maintain positive and productive relationships with easement
  landowners, partner conservation organizations, and local communities that
  help to foster effective stewardship of Nature Trust conservation lands
• Identify
  opportunities for developing new partnerships and relationships to further
  the stewardship program
• Undertake
  broad community-based management planning and consultation where required
  to resolve long-standing or challenging stewardship issues
• Identify
  opportunities to promote a stewardship ethic in Nova Scotia
• Represent
  the Nature Trust as appropriate within the conservation community

• Recruit,
  train, support, coordinate, appreciate, and maintain communications with
  volunteer Property Guardians and
  other field volunteers
• Develop
  and maintain partnerships with organizations to take on Guardianship of
  Nature Trust properties

• Oversee
  the property signage program (interpretive and boundary)
• Support
  outreach, communications, and public relations efforts of the Nature Trust
  through event participation, public speaking, communications strategizing,
  social media, and supporting media relations, press releases, articles and
  publications
• Collaborate
  with and support fundraising efforts to raise public and private funds for
  conservation objectives (grant-writing/reporting, attending events,
  supporting donor tours of properties)

• Develop,
  implement and regularly evaluate annual program plans
• Liaise
  with and report to the Properties Committee, Conservation Director and/or
  Conservation Manager, and Executive Director as appropriate regarding the
  stewardship program
• Manage
  stewardship budgets and reporting
• Oversee
  maintenance of property records and volunteer program records 

• University
  or College graduate from a Natural Sciences Program; with a focus on
  biology, ecology, environmental studies or closely related field
• At
  least 5 years of experience in a related field;
• Basic
  GIS skills: Ability to prepare and produce maps and organize field GPS
  collected data and experience with ESRI GIS software;
• Field
  survey skills: Ability to interpret aerial photography, topographic and
  other field/ecological maps. Ability to use a GPS and compass. Landscape
  and ecological interpretation, flora and fauna identification abilities,
  habitat classification abilities. Experience conducting field work and
  data collection in a variety of terrains, habitat types and adverse
  conditions; Ideally comfortable undertaking field work alone;
• Ecological
  and conservation knowledge within a NS context: Familiarity with Nova
  Scotia natural landscapes, habitats, natural communities and species,
  particularly rare and outstanding ecological features. Experience
  working/networking within the ecological/scientific community of Nova
  Scotia;
• Communication
  skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience with
  public speaking and leading guided walks and outings.  The ability
  to  communicate easily with a wide range of people;
• Independent
  and self-motivated: Demonstrated ability to work independently (with
  attention to detail), seek assistance and input as required, and to work
  on interdisciplinary teams;
• Relationship
  building: Great teamwork skills and the ability to develop and maintain
  positive partnerships with a range of groups from a variety of backgrounds
  including neighbours and local communities, provincial and municipal staff
  and planners, and conservation partners. The ability to build and maintain
  effective partnerships to achieve the organization’s goals;
• Report
  writing: The ability to organize and present information clearly. The
  ability to compile, interpret and clearly present information from a
  variety of sources (ecological contractors, legal agreements, property
  databases, volunteer reports, etc);
• Conflict
  Resolution skills: Excellent diplomacy, problem solving and conflict
  resolution skills especially those related to land management;
• Project
  Management: Ability to track and report activities, prepare budgets and
  annual program plans, meet deadlines, juggle priorities, manage personnel,
  and adapt to changing situations. Superior time management skills;
• Land
  Trust experience: Knowledge of land trust standards and practices in land
  stewardship and management;
• Strong
  interest in the environmental field and the vision and mission of Nova
  Scotia Nature Trust;
• The
  willingness and ability to travel and work flexible hours at times,
  including overnight trips
• A
  valid Class 5 Driver’s License;

• Knowledge
  of/familiarity with relevant provincial legislation and regulations
• Experience
  drafting/interpreting legal and other real estate documents (easements,
  deeds, appraisals, surveys)
• Familiarity
  with property transactions (land ownership & title, land claims,
  registration, Properties Online, etc.)
• Experience
  working for a non-profit/NGO/charity