Program Manager, Environmental Research
1 month ago
IISD Experimental Lakes Area (IISD-ELA) is a world-renowned freshwater research facility, featuring 58 small lakes and their watersheds in northwestern Ontario, Canada. For over 50 years, our scientists have conducted groundbreaking whole-ecosystem experiments, making significant discoveries related to issues such as acid rain, mercury from air pollution, algal blooms, and pharmaceutical chemicals in water.
Our facility is operated by the International Institute for Sustainable Development, an independent think tank headquartered in Winnipeg on Treaty 1 territory, the traditional land of Anishinaabeg, Cree, Ojibwe-Cree, Dakota, and Dene Peoples, and homeland of the Métis Nation.
Job SummaryThe Program Manager plays a pivotal role in the administration of the IISD-ELA program, reporting to the Interim Executive Director. This position involves planning, organizing, directing, controlling work plans and financial resources/budgets, implementing and evaluating activities, reporting, and managing the overall program cycle.
Key Responsibilities- Administer the IISD-ELA program to support scientific research on environmental protection.
- Plan, organize, direct, and control delivery of program activities, including managing financial and human resources.
- Assist with financial management and control budgets for programs, equipment, and support services.
- Evaluate program activities for regulatory compliance and performance management.
- Support operations of the IISD-ELA facility (Kenora).
- Establish administrative procedures, improve processes, and support development of IISD policies and practices, and provide training to staff.
- Support operational policy development by preparing reports and briefs for management committees and working groups.
- Direct and advise professional/non-professional staff on program delivery.
- Represent IISD-ELA program with government donor liaison.
- Corporate Secretary to the IISD-ELA Board.
- Contribute more broadly to institutional functions, including hiring processes.
- 10+ years of experience in program/project management, including financial management, outcomes tracking, and funder reporting, including a minimum of 3 years working in the water sector; an advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in relevant fields, preferably with a focus on economics, sustainable development, natural resource management, or accounting; or a relevant combination of education and experience.
- Experience working directly with both Canadian federal and/or provincial governments and within the international development sector, including a strong understanding of funding arrangements and requirements for a range of donors in the sector.
- Experience in corporate governance, including developing governance procedures, and implementing policies to ensure transparency and accountability. Additionally, familiarity with relevant laws and regulations governing corporate governance is advantageous.
- Experience in sustainability and partnership brokering is considered an asset.
- Competitive salary range: CAD 80,000–CAD 100,000 (salary commensurate with experience)
- Benefits package, including wage increases possible subject to annual performance review, accidental death and dismemberment, employee and family assistance plan, extended healthcare, vision, and dental benefits, health and/or lifestyle spending account, life insurance, parental leave benefits, RRSP matching, short- and long-term disability, wellness program, and bonuses possible at employer discretion
- Hybrid work option with a minimum of two days required in office
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