Vice-président Régional

Taking care of our environment has never been more important than it is today. The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is looking for a Regional Vice President, Saskatchewan, to join a team committed to protecting our most important natural areas that sustain all life.

NCC is the country’s leading nongovernmental land conservation organization. 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. We take a collaborative and evidence-based approach to deliver our mission. 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.

The Regional Vice President, Saskatchewan is responsible for the leadership and oversight of NCC’s operations across the Saskatchewan region.

**THE POSITION**

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 30** **employees 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. You will serve as a passionate and compelling ambassador for NCC, and you will ensure NCC has a strong presence and voice in Saskatchewan and beyond.

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. They will translate objectives into plans and tactics that leverage multiple platforms and channels. 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.

**CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS**:
The RVP, Saskatchewan is a proven leader who brings vision, managerial acumen, and exceptional relationship building skills to the organization. They have a demonstrable track record in creating a strategic vision and delivering on that vision. They have experience in leading a diverse, multidisciplinary team with a multimillion-dollar budget. A superb communicator, the RVP Saskatchewan listens and engages effectively, articulating complex issues clearly and simply to their team and their external partners.

**Experience and Qualifications**:

- 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.
- Progressive experience leading within a similarly complex organization.
- 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.
- Strong interest / passion in / for conservation and NCC’s mission.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**

**_ Strategic Planning_**
- Designs and executes annual strategy a