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Position Details: Full-time contract (12 months), with the possibility of renewal


Position Title: Coordinator, Collaboration and Implementation of the Quebec Ecological Corridors Initiative

Location: Montreal or Quebec City

Start Date: January 8, 2025


Taking care of our environment has never been more important than it is today. The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is looking for a Coordinator IQCÉ to join a team committed to protecting our most important natural areas and the plants and animals they sustain.

NCC is the nation’s leading not-for-profit, private land conservation organization, working to protect our most important natural areas and the species they sustain. Since 1962, we have brought Canadians together to conserve and restore more than 15 million hectares. NCC takes a collaborative, science-based approach to achieve conservation success for the sake of nature and Canadians. With a national office in Toronto and seven regional offices across the country, NCC delivers results you can walk on.


Position Summary

The Coordinator’s main responsibility is to support the implementation of the QECI. They will work closely with the coordination team and the partners of the QECI. They will also support NCC’s leadership in developing and improving the nature-based solutions concept and its application. The Coordinator reports to the Project Manager.


Key Responsibilities


  • Ensure the interoperation of the collaborative multi-partner structure of the QECI through the implementation of collaborative mechanisms and the coaching of the learning community, among other means.
  • Identify training needs, develop training materials and activities, and assess their impact on strengthening the project’s partnership capacity.
  • Synthesize knowledge and develop new tools to support collaborations.
  • Foster capacity building in social and behavioural change approaches.
  • Help broaden the scope of connectivity projects (write articles, present conferences, etc.).
  • Organize and coordinate various events (meetings, forums, webinars, conferences, workshops, etc.).
  • Enhance the overall performance of the QECI, including deadlines and deliverables.
  • Maintain excellent relationships with our partners.
  • Help secure funding and produce reports for our funders.


Position Requirements


The following skills, attributes, and experience are essential:

  • University degree in environment, land use planning, geography, or any related field.
  • At least 3 years of experience working in project coordination.
  • Excellent organizational and networking skills, team player, and ability to work independently.
  • Strong writing and oral communication skills in French. Functional knowledge of the English language.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize, especially for managing and meeting multiple competing deadlines.
  • Knowledge of a range of subjects on landscape conservation and social issues, such as landscape connectivity, ecosystem services, resilience in the face of climate change, species preservation, restoration, and agriculture.


The following skills, attributes, and experience are considered assets:

  • Experience in the application of project and behavioural change approaches led by a range of stakeholders: governmental and intergovernmental agencies, non-governmental organizations, civil society, private sector, and other conservation partners.


How to Apply

NCC is an equal opportunity employer. If you are interested in joining our team, please submit your cover letter, resume and salary expectations through our Career Centre.

Application Deadline

November 17, 2024 | 11:59pm EST, 9:59pm Mountain Time, 8:59pm Pacific Time, 10:50pm CST, 00:59 am +1 AST

NCC hires based on merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We strive for bold conservation achievements in which equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) are the norm. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. NCC implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For a confidential inquiry, contact us by email at hr@natureconservancy.ca to make any required arrangements. If you have questions regarding accessible employment at NCC, please email us at hr@natureconservancy.ca