Grasslands Program Manager

2 weeks ago

Barrie, Canada Forests Ontario Full time

ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND

Forests Ontario’s mission is to foster a greener and healthier future for Ontario through large-scale forest and grassland restoration and management projects across the province. In addition, Forests Ontario delivers a wide range of educational and awareness initiatives to increase the public’s appreciation and understanding of the social, economic, and ecological importance of forests and grasslands. Grasslands Ontario, a division of Forests Ontario, was established in 2018 and administers the Grassland Stewardship Initiative.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to Forests Ontario’s Director of Restoration Programs, the Grasslands Program Manager:

- Provides leadership and oversees the development, management, and coordination of the Grassland Stewardship Initiative;
- Manages internal and extension staff, contractors, and summer students to implement the grassland restoration program throughout Ontario;
- Develops, manages, and coordinates all aspects of program budgets, partner payments, and other program accounting tasks;
- Develops and manages partner agreements as well as government, sponsorship, and other grant contract/agreements;
- Builds new partnership and engage with a large network of restoration partners, technical experts, landowners and program participants, funding partners, and government agencies; provides a high degree of customer service;
- Manages the collection, coordination, and management of program and partner data utilizing online data reporting systems, Sales Force, and various other sources;
- Analyzes data patterns to identify gaps, inefficiencies, and areas for program and project growth and capacity building opportunities:

- Identifies target areas of greatest capacity to fulfill the objectives of the GSI
- Manage the recruitment, onboarding, and mentorship of new Delivery Partners participating in GSI
- Lead in identifying target/focus areas for potential grassland restoration opportunities
- Lead in growing Grasslands Ontario’s network of partners (contractors, seed collectors, nurseries, restoration organizations, etc.)
- Assist with the development and delivery of capacity building events and workshops
- Assists the Director of Business Development with partnerships, grant writing, and reporting to assist the organization secure appropriate short-term and long-term funding from governments, foundations, and corporations;
- Assists the Director of Marketing and Communications with the development of program outreach material for various audiences (landowners, supporters, partners, government agencies, stakeholders, funders, etc.); directs program communication efforts and manages program communications budgets;
- Manages program outreach, engagement, and technical events (virtual and in person) for various audiences (landowners, partners, funders, general public, etc.);
- Engage and assist with onboarding landowners interested in participating in Grasslands Ontario’s Grassland Stewardship Initiative (GSI):

- Respond to landowner inquiries, and refer landowners to local Delivery Partners
- Provide technical advice to Delivery Partners and landowners in regards to planning and implementation of GSI projects
- Connecting interested landowners with restoration professionals in their region and coordinating a network of grasslands professionals and experts throughout Ontario;
- Participates in committees and/or manages various working groups;
**Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
- A minimum of 5 years of relevant management experience, preferably experience in the non
- profit and/or grassland habitat restoration sector
- Field experience in grassland habitat restoration
- Familiarity with agricultural Best Management Practices
- Experience in the management and coordination of program budgets including budget development, invoicing, payment tracking and coordination, reporting to stakeholders and funding sources, and preparing for audits
- A relevant degree or diploma (Restoration/Environmental Science) with experience working in the non-profit and/or restoration sector
- Experience working with and providing customer service to a wide range of individuals and organizations including landowners and members of the public, partners and partner organizations, funding sources, and/or government agencies
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent leadership, judgment, and decision-making abilities, including strong presentation, organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and to a deadline
- An understanding of the environment, habitat restoration, resource management, and a demonstrated commitment to a healthy environment is a definite asset

WORK LOCATION: Main office is 15 Maple Avenue, Unit 103 Barrie, Ontario. However, arrangements for working from home may be available.

JOB TYPE & DURATION: Full-time, permanent position

WORK HOURS: Monday to Friday, 37.5

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