Legal - Senior Vice President, Legal

2 months ago


Regina, Canada The Nature Conservancy of Canada Full time
p>Taking care of our environment has never been more important than it is today. As a non-profit, charitable organization we work in partnership with individuals, Indigenous communities, corporations, governments, and other non-profit groups to protect our most important natural treasures and deliver nature-based solutions. Since 1962 NCC and its partners have helped to conserve more than 15 million hectares, from coast to coast to coast. NCC has its national headquarters in Toronto and regional offices across the country.Reporting directly to the Vice President, Operations the leadership position of Regional Vice President (RVP), Saskatchewan, is an integral member of the Senior Management Team (SLT) and the Operations Leadership Team (OLT) and works closely with a Regional Advisory Board. The RVP, Saskatchewan, is responsible for providing leadership, direction and guidance for all Saskatchewan regional staff and operational activities to advance NCC’s organizational objectives within the Saskatchewan region.Working closely with other senior operational leaders and in collaboration with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, the RVP, Saskatchewan, will use advanced interpersonal skills to communicate a compelling vision that generates excitement, enthusiasm, and commitment to NCC’s mission. They will ensure NCC in Saskatchewan has sustained growth by raising the profile of NCC with major donors, partners, and the conservation community.With strong thought leadership moved into pragmatic action, the RVP, Saskatchewan will capably steward the region’s budget of approximately $12M and lead and engage a team of approximately 30employees while building and strengthening the organization’s relationships with various partners including Indigenous Peoples, government, community organizations, volunteers, donors, and supporters. Through the development and strengthening of key local and regional relationships, you will ensure the ongoing sustainability and success of NCC in achieving strategic priorities. p>This position may be based remotely or hybrid from a major Saskatchewan urban centre, and requires travel as needed into NCC regional offices in Regina and Saskatoon, and other locations across Saskatchewan and Canada.The RVP, Saskatchewan is responsible for planning, coordinating, implementing, and measuring operational output and results within a broader NCC-wide context. As a change agent and inspirational leader, the RVP, Saskatchewan will be instrumental in reflecting NCC’s commitment to equity and inclusion, by ensuring NCC’s actions, communications and partnerships reflect the rich diversity of our communities. The incumbent will promote alignment, capacity-building, efficiency and innovation while supporting a culture of transparency, accountability, and empowerment.The RVP, Saskatchewan is a proven leader who brings vision, managerial acumen, and exceptional relationship building skills to the organization. The ideal candidate has a natural ability to bring these audiences together for the common good, especially as it relates to NCC’s priority mission in protecting the Prairie Grasslands

While a professional conservation background is an asset, it is not a prerequisite for this role. li>Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience in a senior leadership role with a focus on operational delivery of various programs. This should include experience as a team lead managing multi-disciplinary talent.Strong project portfolio that clearly demonstrates ability to design and implement a communications initiative with measurable outcomes and deliverables.Bilingualism French / English (oral and written) is an asset.An undergraduate / graduate degree or experiential equivalent.Knowledge or relevant experience in the not-for-profit sector an asset.

Strategic Planning Positions NCC in Saskatchewan for sustained growth by strategically raising the profile of NCC with major donors, partners, and the conservation community.Works diligently to foster an ethic and approach both amongst the Saskatchewan team and across NCC, to drive alignment of messaging across the region to achieve a “One Conservancy” voice in service of consistent brand expression and strategic direction.In consultation with senior staff, prepares and implements annual regional business plans to support the achievement of NCC’s organizational strategic goals within Saskatchewan.Directs and has oversight of conservation planning and reporting at multiple scales, leading to conservation of significant natural areas and NCC’s active participation as a partner in increasing resiliency across the landscape.Actively raises funds for general operations, conservation projects and endowment, including soliciting major gifts and acquiring, stewarding, and developing high-end donors.Develops and maintains broad public support from all sectors for the protection of natural diversity in the region.Collaborates with local, provincial, and federal government agencies where necessary and useful in the accomplishment of NCC's mission.Provides leadership for NCC's outreach activities in Saskatchewan including promotion to potential supporters and the public.Represents NCC and its interests in the region to landowners, the media, the public, government agencies and ministries, other non-profit organizations, Indigenous Peoples, individual donors, foundations, corporations, and suppliers. Performance Monitoring Identifies metrics and KPIs related to plan implementation, reporting regularly, quarterly, and annual results.Leverages data to recommend changes to strategy and planning for Saskatchewan as needed.Provides updates to stakeholders with regards to Saskatchewan operational performance tracking, successes and areas of opportunity for continuous improvement.Oversees the management and reporting of financial resources, ensuring regional controls and reporting mechanisms are in place and that standards are followed. Coaching & Team Building In accordance with NCC-wide policies and processes, oversees NCC’s regional staffing activities including the hiring, retention, engagement, development, and training of a multi-disciplinary team, and encourages cross-functional collaboration.Provides effective leadership and management to the Saskatchewan team and maximizes regional operating efficiencies.Manages risk effectively and impactfully.Operates within the policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards of NCC.Ensures all lands for which NCC has legal responsibility are appropriately and effectively stewarded according to the objectives of property management plans.Reviews and provides approvals – within delegated authority limits – contracts, agreements, project commitments and expenditures on behalf of NCC.Recommends improvements and implements innovative strategies to optimize delivery of Saskatchewan programs and projects, in service of NCC’s Strategic Plan. Relationship-Building Skills Keen ability to build and manage effective relationships within, across, and outside an organization.Works with a long-term perspective to address donor or business partner problems, perhaps trading off immediate costs for the sake of the long-term relationship.Identifies and analyzes relevant data and then define critical issues and alternatives and adopts best practices from other partners as benchmarks.Constantly creates an atmosphere in which timely and high-quality information flows smoothly.Ability to utilize effective project management skills and oversight to apply to multiple projects. NCC is an equal-opportunity employer and committed to fair and accessible employment practices. We strongly support and value diversity in the workplace.

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