Coastal Douglas-fir Conservation Partnership Coordinator

at  British Columbia Conservation Foundation

POSITION DETAILS

Position: Coastal Douglas-fir Conservation Partnership Coordinator
Pay Rate: $27+ (commensurate with experience), plus 4% vacation paid bi-weekly
Work Schedule: Variable, 16-24 hours/week
Work Location: South-west BC (work from home). Some travel may be required.
Contract Timeline: May 2024 – March 2025, with potential for extension.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Partnering with the BCCF, the Coastal Douglas-fir Conservation Partnership (CDFCP) is seeking a Coordinator to provide administrative support to the multi-stakeholder Steering Committee. The CDFCP provides a forum for the conservation and stewardship of Coastal Douglas-fir and Associated Ecosystems (see www.cdfcp.ca for information). These ecosystems contain more species at risk than any other ecological zone in British Columbia and the area is a high priority for implementing recovery actions for species at risk. The CDFCP currently has funding through the Federal Canada Nature Fund Priority Places initiative and through the Nature Smart Climate Solutions Fund.
The Coordinator will provide administrative support for the Steering Committee, its associated working groups and Program Manager to assist with implementing the CDFCP Conservation Strategy and priorities identified under the Priority Places and Nature Smart Climate Solutions Funds.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Undergraduate degree in one of the following areas or a related field:
• business, planning, management or communications with a strong demonstrated interest or experience in nature conservation; or
• natural sciences, conservation biology, biology or environmental studies, with a strong demonstrated interest or experience in organizational management.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in one of the above fields.
• Evidence of strong facilitation, collaboration and oral communication skills.
• Experience of preparing text for websites, eNewsletters and/or other social media platforms.
• Self-starter, able to work with minimal supervision but also in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and implement projects.
• Contract administration skills
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of software, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point programs

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with working with First Nations and Local Governments.
• Fundraising and proposal writing experience.
• Knowledge of conservation issues and species at risk recovery on the south coast of BC.
• Experience with ArcGIS.
• Knowledge of related legislation and regulations and conservation policies.

• Provide administrative support to the Steering Committee, Working Groups and Program Manager including meeting administration, management of website, webinars and drafting the monthly eNewsletter.
• Support the Program Manager with the development of scientific information to guide local government and First Nations land use planning.
• Support the Program Manager with the delivery of project tasks that meet requirements of funding.
• Identify and apply for funding that is inline with the CDFCP Conservation Strategy.
• Develop and maintain relationships with current and future members of the CDFCP.
• Support the implementation of conservation incentives schemes such as Local Conservation Funds.
  Due to the large number of applications we receive, only those applicants who follow the steps outlined above, and clearly demonstrate they have the qualifications we are looking for, will be contacted for the short-listing/interview process.
  BCCF reserves the right to cancel or postpone recruitment to this position based on project priorities, funding and other staffing considerations.