South Nation Conservation

**Chief Administrative Officer
practices. As an agency established under the _Conservation Authorities Act of Ontario_ in 1947, SNC has decades of
practical experience in protecting our environment and engaging communities. Today, it manages 4,441 km2 of
land in Eastern Ontario; employs more than 40 staff; and has lead hundreds of stewardship projects to success.***

As one of Ontario’s 36 Conservation Authorities, SNC protects and restores regional ecosystems. It does this in
partnership with its watershed municipalities, comprising portions of United Counties of Prescott and Russell;
United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry; United Counties of Leeds and Grenville; and the City of
Ottawa. Governed by an appointed Board of Directors we carry out our mandate to manage the natural resources
in the watershed, with the help of many forward-thinking individuals, groups, and agencies.

Conservation is our core competency. SNC offers knowledge and experience to help our partners contribute to a
healthy region. This includes ecology and the study of water quality, natural habitats, plants, and animals to help
us identify environmental needs, set targets, and restore natural areas; sustainable community development to
advise partners about land use, development proposals and construction; and environmental education to help
community members appreciate their local environment.

Our Vision is Improved Water Quality for a Healthy Ecosystem: Our vision encompasses water levels which satisfy
the needs of humans and the environment, healthy rivers and natural shorelines, and safe wastewater
management practices.

Our Mission is to ensure that the management of natural occurrences, natural resources, and human activities
results in the protection or improvement of water resources.

**Your Opportunity to Make a Difference**

South Nation Conservation requires a passionate environmental leader for the position of **Chief**
**Administrative Officer**. In this key role you** **will be the chief advisor to the Board of Directors on all matters
regarding strategy, policy, and operations.

As a leader who motivates and inspires a professional group of well-trained, environmental specialists
towards a common vision, the Chief Administrative Officer is a key driver of environmental management
within the jurisdiction of South Nation Conservation.

collaborate, build teams, and manage change.

With strategic vision, management acumen and superior communication skills, the Chief Administrative
Officer is a proven leader within the public sector or a comparably complex organization. The ability to work
within a publicly. accountable context and manage significant financial and human resources is critical.
Goal-oriented and a natural collaborator, the Chief Administrative Officer understands the complexities of the
public sector and has a proven track record of successfully building relationships with a diverse group of
stakeholders.

**How to Apply**

to receive a detailed position description please contact Amy Oliveira at
416-214-9299 x4
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- will be contacted. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection _
- of Privacy Act and will be used for employment assessment purposes only._