Manager, Conservation Planning and Stewardship

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Nature Conservancy of Canada

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Toronto, Canada

Taking care of our environment has never been more important than it is today. The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is looking for a Manager, Conservation Planning and Stewardship 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

Reporting to the Director, Conservation Planning and Stewardship, the Manager, Conservation Planning and Stewardship is a permanent position and will oversee a program coordinator. The incumbent will provide leadership and support to the Ontario Region team in the delivery of NCC’s conservation direction. This position is responsible for providing centralized operational and technical support related to conservation planning and land stewardship within Ontario, and strategic oversight and management of programming related to interns, visitor use management and health and safety, among other duties as assigned. This role provides guidance, resources and solutions to existing and emerging conservation program areas. The Manager will work closely with Ontario Region’s senior management and conservation staff, collaborate with colleagues across business units, and liaise with external partners, funders and community groups. The role will increase capacity within and beyond NCC to accelerate conservation in Ontario.

Position Requirements

  • University degree, college diploma or equivalent in biology, ecology, resource management or related field.
  • At least 5 years of experience in conservation, land management or related field.
  • Demonstrated experience managing complex projects is essential.
  • A superior working knowledge of central Ontario’s landscapes, communities, and conservation issues
  • Flexibility, reliability, self-motivation, and ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Conflict resolution and negotiation skills
  • Leadership and managerial skills to effectively support junior conservation staff
  • High level of literacy (spoken and written), and ability to communicate to broad audiences to gain support
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in conservation planning, land stewardship and habitat restoration, visitor use management and delivering health and safety programs that comply with corporate and provincial requirements.
  • Excellent project management skills, including attention to detail, multi-tasking, problem solving, planning and budgeting.
  • Excellent leadership and conflict resolution skills; ability to make decisions, and exercise sound judgment.
  • The incumbent will need to be able to juggle many diverse and competing interests to provide guidance and recommend solutions to a large stewardship team across Ontario.
  • Proficient with MC Office applications (Outlook, Teams, Sharepoint, Word, Excel etc.) and experience navigating databases.
  • The ability to pivot and balance priorities to achieve project outcomes amongst other duties as assigned.

Application Deadline

March 30, 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.