Grow Coordinator

The Whitemud Watershed District is seeking a highly motivated individual to fill a full-time term position of GROW Coordinator with the possibility of permanent at the completion of the term.
- Working with landowners to design & implement GROW Program activities, including water retention projects, erosion control projects, wetland restoration projects, etc.
- Planning & managing project budgets, & program reports
- Assisting with fundraising activities to bring additional external funding into the GROW Program
- Promotion and advertising of WWD programs
- Performing miscellaneous office duties & assorted other tasks as required

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Post-secondary education or equivalent experience with specialization in environmental studies, natural resources management or a related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience working with rural landowners
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with diverse stakeholder groups.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple work files, establish priorities, manage time, and follow budgets
- Strong problem solving, analytical and decision making skills.
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
- Must possess and maintain a valid full stage Manitoba Class 5 Driver's License.
- Must be willing and able to work overtime as required.
- Must be willing and able to travel within Manitoba, including overnight stays as required
- Experience with public relations and/or outreach across a range of media is an asset
- Experience with GIS and RTK surveying is an asset
- Experience with ArcGIS is an asset

This position is being offered as a **15 month Term Position**, with the potential for extension and/or permanent status based on successful securement of additional external funding.

**Your cover letter and/or resumé must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications. Please submit your resume & salary expectations before 4:00 pm, **Friday, November 29th, 2024** **to**:
Gerond Davidson, WWD Chairman

Office: 41 Main St. E

Mail: Box 130, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0

Pay: $20.00-$30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person