Land Stewardship Coordinator

**Job Purpose**:
Oversee the development of the Systems-level Plan and Nature Area Management Plans for the UGN as envisioned by the Trent Lands and Nature Areas Plan (TLNAP). The TLNAP commits to maintaining 60 percent of the Symons campus as Nature Areas and green space necessitating a commitment to understanding and managing these lands. The TLNAP, and thus the systems-level and nature area management plans, are pluralistic in that they will implement strategies based on science and Indigenous Traditional Knowledge (ITK). Collaboration and ongoing relationship building with Michi Saagiig First Nations is a critical component of this position, as is the engagement of students, faculty and the community.

**Key Activities**:
**Systems Plan**
- Develop a systems-level plan for the University Green Network (UGN) outlined in the TLNAP. Components of the systems-level plan will include:

- Review and assessment of existing conditions
- Target setting for the UGN
- Identification of key opportunities, gaps and actions
- Identification of stewardship priorities and potential partnerships
- Guidelines for data management and future projects
- Consultation and engagement
- Systems-level report
- Monitor, assess and report on systems-level plan objectives

**Management Plans**
- Establish a priority list for the creation of management plans for Trent Nature Areas parcels
- Undertake management plans
- Engage with the Nature Areas Stewardship Advisory Committee throughout this work

**Engagement**
- Participate in the implementation of both internal and external stakeholder, rightsholder and community engagement for the development of the systems-level plan, management plans and associated activities
- Ensure the thorough integration of Indigenous Traditional Knowledge (ITK) through ongoing and targeted engagement with Michi Saagiig Lands and Resources Consultation Liaisons and the Elders and Traditional Knowledge Keepers Council,
- Initiate relationship and partnership building with local stewardship and environmental organizations such as Green-up, Otonabee Conservation, Peterborough Field Naturalists, etc.

**Education**
- Working with faculty and student organizations, create opportunities for and supervise students to participate in studies, planning, and implementation of the stewardship plans through classwork, experiential learning, and co-curricular roles
- Engage and collaborate with Michi Saagiig communities to create opportunities for indigenous youth to participate in stewardship projects
- Lead the creation of educational signage throughout the UGN and Nature Areas, communicating information about the natural environment and ITK

**Restoration and Compensation**
- Provide expertise and coordination support for restoration, enhancement and compensation activities related to the UGN and Nature Areas

**Monitoring**
- Provide technical advice and expertise to senior management regarding opportunities and requirements for development-driven ecological and hydrologic monitoring. Advise on the any adaptive measures required to mitigate unexpected results on impacts

**Resources & Reporting**
- Collaborate with the Advancement department to seek out and solicit grants and philanthropic gifts to advance implementation of the UGN and Nature Areas management plans
- Lead tours and provide regular reports for grantmakers and donors
- Contribute to articles and newstories for the Trent website and community newsletters Develop and conduct RFPs for consultants to assist in any of the work above (e.g. environmental services firms), and supervise them to ensure satisfactory completion of tasks

**Education Required**:

- University degree(s) (4 years) in biology, ecology, environmental science or related discipline. Master’s degree preferred

**Experience/Qualifications Required**:

- 3-5 years experience in the major tasks and responsibilities
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in natural heritage system management,ecosystem restoration, field assessment protocols (ELC, OWES, OSAP) and mitigation techniques. ELC certification is strongly preferred.
- Identification skills and knowledge of Ontario’s flora and fauna and associated habitat
- Analytical, complex, problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Demonstrated ability in technical writing, such as reports, proposals, etc., as well as documents directed towards a broader audience
- Ability to manage and coordinate multiple competing tasks and priorities
- Exceptional organizational skills and high attention to detail
- Independent thinking and action ingenuity and creativity
- Strong interpersonal communication skills - making connections and developing meaningful relationships
- Experience working with Indigenous Peoples, including Indigenous programming and community engagement preferred. Holding ITK would be an asset; commitment to integrating indigenous perspectives
- Demonstrated interest and knowledge of Indigenous history and culture
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