Land Stewardship Manager

The Nature Conservancy of Canada• Any Province in Canada, ON, CA, ON

6d•CA$67,863 - CA$76,342•Remote

About The Position

The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is seeking a Land Stewardship Manager to ensure Conservation Agreements, stewardship projects, and activities align with NCC’s vision and mandate, comply with NCC-wide Policies, Procedures, and Supporting Documents (PPSDs), and do not pose legal and corporate risk. This role provides direction for reducing and managing responsibilities and liabilities on NCC lands, identifies stewardship best practices, and recommends improvements to NCC stewardship programs to maximize conservation outcomes. NCC is Canada's leading not-for-profit, private land conservation organization, dedicated to protecting important natural areas and the species they sustain. They have a collaborative, evidence-based approach and are committed to transforming their work through Reconciliation and meaningful engagement with Indigenous Peoples.

Requirements

Post Secondary or Graduate Degree in ecology, conservation biology or related discipline with at least 5 years of related experience or the equivalent
Knowledge of and experience with land transactions and NCC practices and processes
Experience with NCC’s Land Information System
5 years of related conservation experience
Minimum 3 years of experience with Conservation Agreements

Nice To Haves

Experience in training delivery would be an asset
French language skills would be an asset

Responsibilities

Conservation Agreements Review and Approval for their monitorability and enforceability
Ensuring issues revealed during Conservation Agreement compliance monitoring are appropriately remedied in a timely manner, reported and tracked.
Annual reporting on key performance indicators
Developing stewardship policy, procedure and supporting documents
Providing directions for reducing and managing responsibilities and liabilities on NCC lands
Ensuring land uses and stewardship activities on NCC lands and Conservation Agreements are consistent with intended uses and conservation objectives, and don’t result in unauthorized change in use as defined by the Ecological Gift Program and other external program requirements as necessary
Liaising with external partners to maintain best conservation operation practices
Developing and delivering effective training and provide staff with on-going support and learning opportunities to related to NCC’s Conservation Agreement Program
Other duties as assigned by the Director of Land Stewardship and the VP of Conservation Policy and Planning