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 Communications, External Affairs 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 people together to conserve and restore more than 15 million hectares across Canada. NCC takes a collaborative, evidence-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.

NCC recognizes that we work on lands that have long been cared for by Indigenous Peoples under their own laws and knowledge systems. We are committed to transforming how we do our work, advancing Reconciliation through conservation, and working with Indigenous Peoples in meaningful, respectful, and supportive ways.

Position Summary

The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is looking for a self-motivated, curious and communications-savvy individual to join our Public Affairs and Communications team as a Coordinator Communications, External Affairs. This role will help us engage the public and media around the impact of nature conservation on Canada’s landscapes, wildlife and communities.

Accountabilities

• Write and edit a wide range of communications materials, including news releases, op-eds, backgrounders, talking points, social media copy, and briefing materials.
• Support proactive and reactive media relations, including pitching stories, coordinating media requests, and maintaining media lists and relationships.
• Conduct media and issue monitoring to track NCC coverage and sector trends; identify opportunities to insert NCC’s voice into timely conversations.
• Contribute to communications evaluation using analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Meltwater, social platform insights); prepare summaries and PowerPoint presentations to share results and insights with internal stakeholders.
• Take ownership of outcomes, accept feedback constructively, and stay focused on delivering results with integrity.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong writing and editing skills across formats and platforms, with an ability to communicate clearly and compellingly for diverse audiences.
• Knowledge of the Canadian media landscape and experience supporting media relations activities (pitching, media tracking, materials development).
• Solid understanding of digital and social media tools (e.g., X/Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn) and their role in public engagement.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Teams, Excel).
• Experience creating effective, visually clear PowerPoint presentations.
• Strong time management, organizational skills, and ability to juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced, virtual environment.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to work independently, manage logistics, and meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated, curious, solutions-oriented and accountable.
• Demonstrates attention to detail and a high standard for work output.
• Experience working independently in a virtual or hybrid team environment.
• Bonus: familiarity with Adobe InDesign or other visual design tools.
• Bilingualism in French and English is an asset.

Experience Required

• 2–3 years of professional experience in communications, media relations, public relations, or journalism, preferably in an environmental, public interest, or adjacent sector.
• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in a related field (Communications, Journalism, English, Public Relations) is preferred.

Application Deadline

September 19, 2025 | 11:59pm EST, 9:59pm Mountain Time, 8:59pm Pacific Time, 10:50pm CST, 00:59 am +1 AST

At NCC, we're committed to providing a healthy, safe, barrier free and inclusive, workplace, where respect and diversity are recognized assets. 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.