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As Canada’s largest environmental charity, the Nature Conservancy of Canada has worked with partners to conserve natural landscapes since 1962. Together, we deliver solutions to address the dual crises of biodiversity loss and climate change through large-scale and long-term conservation. We create lasting change for the planet and its people by partnering with Indigenous Nations and communities, governments and businesses around shared interests. Nature makes it possible. To learn more, visit natureconservancy.ca.


Position Summary

NCC continues to accelerate conservation in British Columbia by expanding its portfolio of private conservation lands and working collaboratively with partners to secure conservation outcomes on public land. The ownership and management of conservation lands, along with the acquisition and establishment of new conservation areas, gives rise to numerous responsibilities. The Program Assistant is a highly organized collaborator that will provide administrative and operational capacity to the Lands team in British Columbia, which will be essential in ensuring the team’s ability to work collaboratively and fulfill the various responsibilities that result from the acquisition and establishment, and ownership and stewardship of conservation lands in British Columbia.


Key Responsibilities

Administrative Support

  • Supporting Directors and Managers in the Lands department with coordinating and overseeing scheduling
  • Drafting, editing, formatting, and filing documents
  • Coordinating execution of documents
  • Scheduling and facilitating meetings, creating/editing agendas, and taking notes
  • Organizing travel arrangements
  • Maintaining subscriptions and administering systems used by Lands staff in BC (e.g., Garmin inReach and BCeID)
  • Both independently, and in collaboration with others across various teams in BC, supporting the planning and coordination of in-person meetings, events (such as land tours, workshops), and training (e.g., annual all-staff gathering, stewardship and securement training)
  • Coordinating responses to general Lands program-related external inquiries
  • Supporting hiring processes and onboarding for the Lands team

Land and Project Information Support

  • Supporting Lands staff with data entry and filing in the Land Information System, DAISY, Project Information Portal, and other platforms
  • Compiling, summarizing, and distributing various conservation project and land-related information
  • Supporting the development of resources for the Lands team
  • Support queries, review, and data entry to support land administration program (e.g., tax assessment review, obtaining and filing documents from Land Title and Survey Authority)

Other related tasks and responding to priorities as assigned by their supervisor and the Senior Director of Conservation


Position Requirements

NCC undertakes an equitable and inclusive recruitment process that recognizes, appreciates, and values diversity. NCC core values include big thinking, collaboration, determination, and empowerment. Ultimately, we are seeking an individual that embodies these values and has a sufficient combination of knowledge, experience and education, and to excel in this position regardless of the specific knowledge system from which they are obtained. To thrive in this role, the candidate will have the following knowledge, skills, and attributes:

  • Ability to work collaboratively and deliver administrative support to adynamic team that is dispersed across the province
  • Strong communication (written, verbal, listening)
  • Effective time management, coordination, and project management
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to interpret and follow procedures
  • Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, and other Office applications
  • Ability to navigate databases, and various online and software platforms
  • Experience or interest in conservation or land management


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

December 12, 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