Stanley Park Ecology Society ,Conservation Projects Manager Jobs in Canada

ge Conservation Projects including
habitat enhancements, restoration initiatives, urban wildlife monitoring &
best management practices, and liaising with the Park Board for ecological
integrity. If you have strong strategic and technical ecology experience with
leadership for a small team of staff and many volunteers, and a passion for
connecting diverse audiences to nature through hands-on action, please apply:

• setting
  objectives and timelines and accomplishing delivery of grant &
  contract deliverables that reflect the organization’s mission as well as
  public image;
• collaborating
  with a diversity of program partners and stakeholders including but not
  limited to Vancouver Park Board and academic institutions;
• setting
  and tracking work plans, budgets, and data;
• evaluating
  the effectiveness of programs and projects
• hiring,
  training, and managing several field technician staff plus numerous
  volunteers;
• providing
  technical direction on diverse data collection and monitoring of field
  programs;
• undertaking
  wildlife inventories based on RISC standards; maintaining appropriate
  permits; staying current on wildlife laws and Best Management Practices;
• delivering
  media interviews and public speaking at various forums;
• contributing
  to grant applications; writing grant reports.

• Minimum
  B.Sc. degree in ecology, conservation or resource management or Diploma of
  Technology and 2 years effective technical experience in conservation
  resource management;
• Minimum
  of 2 years of experience in stewardship/conservation project management;
• Demonstrated
  success with effectively managing employees and engaging volunteers
• Strong
  understanding of BC ecology and wildlife; knowledge of conservation issues
  in local region;
• Demonstrated
  experience in successfully planning and implementing community based
  habitat conservation action through multi-disciplinary teams and diverse
  community partners
• Excellent
  ecological data collection and analysis skills, citizen science, and
  competence in collaborating with stakeholders; prioritizing restoration
  and enhancement
• Self-directed,
  self-motivated, organized and flexible; politically diplomatic and a team
  player
• Excellent
  oral communication and presentation skills; clear and accurate writing
  skills
• Excellent
  interpersonal and leadership skills with a collaborative work style;
• Effective
  management of overlapping priorities and deadlines; creativity in solving
  problems;
• Proven
  ability to create and effectively manage project and program budgets;
• Success
  in hiring, coaching, supervising, evaluating staff;
• Passion
  for nature and belief in the SPES mission and goals;
• Experience
  working with diverse groups including First Nations, planners,
  environmental organizations, government agencies, academic institutions,
  and others an asset
• Commitment
  to frequently work outdoors in any weather conditions with a flexible
  schedule that may occasionally include evenings and weekends.
• Working
  knowledge of GIS methodologies an asset as well as experience with RISC
  standard survey techniques and environmental law/regulations (eg.Species
  at Risk Act)
• Proficiency
  in MS Suite including Excel, Access database system
• Experience
  with Lightroom, InDesign, Photoshop, (etc) an asset
• Standard
  first aid including CPR C (can be provided)
• Class
  5 BC Drivers License
• Criminal
  Records check including vulnerable sector search