Project Coordinator

**Hours**: 37.5 hr/week

**Remote first**

**Location**: Gatineau, or near NCC properties in the Ottawa Valley

Taking care of our environment has never been more important than it is today. The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is looking for a Project Coordinator 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.

**Why do we need you at CNC?**

Reporting to a project manager, the coordinator will contribute to maintaining the ecological

integrity of natural environments in the Ottawa Valley. You will be responsible for the inventory of new sites of interest, the annual monitoring of protected properties and the implementation of management and restoration activities. You'll play a proactive role, drawing on your knowledge of ecosystems and your ability to interact with the public.

**What will be your main TASKS**
- Document the presence of species at risk, invasive alien species and signs of human use on protected private lands or lands of conservation interest.
- Organize waste clean-up events, invasive alien species control projects, and natural environment restoration and management activities.
- Raise awareness among private landowners of the need to adopt best practices in forest, agricultural, riparian and wetland areas, through face-to-face meetings, field visits, personalized documentation and public presentations.
- Supervise the work of students in the field during the summer season to provide them with a positive internship experience.
- Represent CNC in external relations and with the public to inspire communities to volunteer in their sector.

**These SKILLS hold no secrets for you**
- Experience in biology, conservation or environment-related fields.
- Excellent spoken and written French and English.
- Identification of at-risk fauna and flora species.
- Ability to use cartographic tools and get by in the field.
- Ability to work on several projects at the same time and adapt to unforeseen circumstances.
- Ability to speak in public and vulgarize information.
- Organizational skills, ability to identify and manage priorities to meet deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

**What CNC has to offer**
- Group insurance, medical and dental expenses, virtual health care, employee assistance program
- Group RRSP (CNC matches employee contributions up to 5-6% of gross income)
- Three weeks off, plus one week during the holiday season, 12 statutory holidays, 10 sick days, and two nature days to enjoy the great outdoors
- Office and field equipment provided
- Training opportunities
- Inclusive workplace
- Contribute to a great cause: the environment

**How to Apply**

NCC is an equal opportunity employer. If you are interested in joining our team, please submit your cover letter, resume and salary expectations through our Career Centre.

**Application Deadline**

February 18, 2025 | 11:59pm EST, 9:59pm Mountain Time, 8:59pm Pacific Time, 10:50pm CST, 00:59 am +1 AST