Vancouver Aquarium Manager Job Vacancy in Canada

. We are seeking a passionate relationship builder
to grow the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup program by extending the programs’
reach, increasing individuals participating in cleanups as well as growing
education outreach.

This position is responsible for developing and achieving program goals and
sponsorship requirements through building, developing and leading a strong
Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup (GCSC) team. The Manager, GCSC plays a
critical role in finding the resources to help grow the GCSC program and is
driven to increase annual participation numbers. This position works closely
with internal and external partners to build public awareness around the
importance of keeping our waterways pristine.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Leads and manages the GSCS team by overseeing the delivery of and execution of
the GCSC programs, ensuring funding deliverables are met and appropriate fiscal
and organizational controls are deployed in communities throughout Canada by:
• Working closely with External Relations and Finance with respect to grant
applications and grant reporting;
• Ensuring programs are sufficiently funded by working with employees to
prepare proposals, pursue sponsorship and other funding sources, maintain
existing sponsorship relationships and oversee timely reporting requirements to
funders;
• Broadening and strengthening the relationship of GCSC program with relevant
stakeholders and pursue new partnerships;
• Working with necessary departments, particularly Communications and Marketing
Departments, and with sponsors to establish, implement, and evaluate the media
plan; including print ads; press relations, media events and TV spots, to
ensure maximum media exposure for the project and its partners;
• Attending key clean-up events as the main spokesperson.

Develops strategic and operational plans for the department that supports the
department and organizational goals and objectives by:
• Working with team to plan and track year-long deliverables, and project
timelines in accordance with organizational policy and standards;
• Conducting regular review and evaluation of program delivery and providing
recommendations for departmental efficiency and improvement;
• Ensuring staffing levels and deployment across the department(s) are at
optimum levels to support effective and efficient service delivery;
• Ensuring compliance to Aquarium wide, EMS and other Health & Safety
policies by all team members;
• Establishing metrics for the department(s) along with the VP, ensuring all
team members clearly understand the metrics, and what is expected of them;
• Reviewing and reporting results monthly, and ensuring timely escalation of
issues/obstacles/trends to the VP with recommendations/solutions;
• Reviewing and approving time and attendance for direct reports prior to
established deadlines;
• Participating in the development of the annual budget, and managing
department expenses at or below budget.

Provides management, coaching and mentoring to Direct Reports and extended team
members and contributes to and fosters the development of the team by:
• Creating an environment conducive to individual development, productivity,
and achievement while ensuring open lines of communication;
• Ensuring that employees are well organized, sufficiently
trained/cross-trained to perform their responsibilities, developed to their potential
and deployed in a manner that permits a cost-effective operation;
• Planning and facilitating individual touch bases (ITBs), group touch bases
(GTBs), and skill-building sessions where appropriate;
• Providing direction, guidance and support to team members and motivating
staff to achieve a high level of performance and productivity;
• Establishing performance objectives/goals, reviewing progress throughout the
year, and completing formal performance reviews for direct reports as required;

• Coaching and developing direct reports and entire team to achieve strategic
growth objectives;
• Recognizing and rewarding success, and managing poor performance;
• Developing and obtaining agreement on development plans for all direct
reports, recommending training courses and seminars where appropriate;
• Recruiting, hiring and promoting team members in accordance with standard
Aquarium policies;
• Monitoring and controlling expenditures to ensure that program standards are
met while continuing to maintain monthly budget. Tracking budget and
maintaining financial records throughout the year.

Consciously desires to improve the Vancouver Aquarium and its processes by:
• Promptly aiding in Emergency protocols;
• Maintaining, supporting and following organizational health and safety
standards;
• Continually improving our impact on the environment and greening of
operations by supporting our Environmental Management Systems (EMS) protocols;
• Performing additional duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience
• College or Bachelor’s degree in Science, Education, Conservation or related
field required;
• Three to five years management/supervisory experience and proven strong
leadership skills;
• Experience in direct action conservation programs, communications,
fundraising and volunteer recruitment;
• Experience building and maintaining a diverse portfolio of contacts;
• Valid Occupational First Aid Level 1 an asset.

Skills
• Leadership skills and strength in hiring and developing staff; demonstrated
ability to lead and mentor staff;
• Strong project management and time management skills;
• Demonstrated skills at relationship building and maintaining sponsorship and
partnership relations;
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, including
the ability to liaise effectively with senior management, peers, subordinates
and the public;
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and track budgets and business plans.
• French language skills would be an asset.

Working Conditions
• Flexible hours required at peak times;
• Job requires employee to work at a computer for the majority of the time;
• Some weekend work is required;
• Incumbent is expected to participate in clean-up projects and potentially be
exposed to associated risks including weather exposure, shoreline dangers, and
contact with various types of waste;
• Some travel is required.

To Apply

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please visit us at the link below
to apply to this exciting opportunity:
http://www.vanaqua.org/join/careers

We look forward to receiving your application!