Regional Vice President

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, Atlantic, 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, Atlantic is responsible for the leadership and oversight of NCC’s operations across the Atlantic region.

**THE POSITION**

Reporting directly to the Vice President, Operations the leadership position of Regional Vice President (RVP), Atlantic, 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, Atlantic, is responsible for providing leadership, direction and guidance for all Atlantic regional staff and operational activities to advance NCC’s organizational objectives within the Atlantic region.

Working closely with other senior operational leaders and in collaboration with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, the RVP, Atlantic, 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 Atlantic 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, Atlantic will capably steward the region’s budget of approximately $13.5M and lead and engage a team of approximately 40** **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 Atlantic and beyond.

This position may be based remotely or hybrid from a major Altantic urban centre, and requires travel as needed into NCC regional offices, provincial capitals, and other locations across Atlantic and Canada.

The RVP, Atlantic 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, Atlantic 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.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**

**_ Strategic Planning_**
- Designs and executes annual strategy and planned approach of deliverables to ensures the Atlantic Region continues to deliver high profile conservation actions independently and with partners.
- Positions NCC in Atlantic for sustained growth by strategically raising the profile of NCC with major donors, partners, and the conservation community
- Work diligently to foster an ethic and approach both amongst the Atlantic team and across NCC to drive alignment of messaging across the region to achieve “One Conservancy” voice in service of consistent brand expression and strategic direction.
- In consultation with senior staff, prepares and implements annual regional business plans to support the achievement of NCC’s organizational strategic goals within Atlantic.
- Directs and has oversight of conservation planning and reporting at multiple scales, leading to conservation of significant natural areas and NCC’s active participation as a partner in increasing resiliency across the landscape
- Collaborates across organization (and with cross-functional teams), to leverage and promote key NCC initiatives.
- Strategic contributor to cross-functional teams within Atlantic Canada and across NCC.
- Builds relationships to seek and leverage opportunities for NCC growth and collaboration.
- Actively raises funds for general operations, conservation projects and endowment, incl