[getsmart-l] Exciting Opportunity at Ontario Nature

[Wendy Francis]

Ontario Nature Seeks Greenway Program Manager


 

March 22, 2007

 

Ontario Nature seeks an experienced land use and natural heritage policy
advocate for the position of Greenway Program Manager.  This is a new
position.

 

Ontario Nature protects and restores habitats through research,
education and conservation, connecting thousands of individuals and
communities with nature. We have a network of more than 140 affiliated
nature clubs across Ontario and a staff of 20.  Ontario Nature envisions
a network of interconnected Greenways and Waterways, anchored on the
Golden Horseshoe Greenbelt and its components, the Niagara Escarpment
and the Oak Ridges Moraine, that protect ecological integrity and
biodiversity across southern and eastern Ontario.

The ideal candidate is committed to the voluntary sector, has a love and
appreciation of nature, sets ambitious goals and is results-oriented.
You have a facility with scientific information.  You have the ability
to analyze information and develop clear, focussed and strategic
initiatives to engender political, industrial, and public support for
the implementation of policies and programs leading to an interconnected
network of greenways and waterways across southern Ontario.  You are
experienced in designing and delivering successful campaigns to
influence public policies and programs. You are familiar with Ontario's
municipal planning and natural heritage protection regimes.  You are
creative in your approaches to communicating with our members, donors,
affiliated clubs, the general public, and the media about the need for
an interconnected network of greenways and waterways.  You have a
commitment to serve the organization, and excel in working independently
as well as part of internal and external teams.

 


Responsibilities:


The Greenway Program Manager is accountable for delivering results
within two areas of Ontario Nature's operational plan:

1.	Advance the establishment of an interconnected greenway system
of habitat cores and corridors; and  
2.	Promote new and improved provincial policies and programs that
support natural heritage conservation.

 

The Greenway Program Manager reports to the Director of Conservation and
Science.

 

The primary Duties and Responsibilities of this position are to:

*        Lead the development and delivery of a campaign to promote a
"greenways and waterways" natural heritage network across southern and
eastern Ontario south of the Canadian Shield

*        Oversee completion of Greenway conservation vision mapping and
implementation planning already underway within two southern Ontario
landscapes, including facilitating meetings with and securing the
support of a wide range of stakeholders

*        Position Ontario Nature as a leading defender of the Greenbelt
and its distinct components (the Niagara Escarpment and Oak Ridges
Moraine)

*        Contribute to the implementation of greenway initiatives at the
municipal level, including through Official Plan amendments and other
means 

*        Promote the extension of the Greenbelt into south Simcoe County
and other appropriate landscapes

*        Outreach to Ontario Nature members, donors, member groups and
the general public about Ontario Nature's Greenway, directly and through
the media, ON Nature magazine, and Ontario Nature's web site

*        Deliver presentations on Ontario Nature's Greenway and other
natural heritage conservation issues to Ontario Nature members clubs,
affiliates, communities, and other audiences

*        Represent Ontario Nature's interests on relevant advisory
bodies and coalitions

*        Initiate fundraising to support this program and maintain
relationships with key funders

*        Other tasks as assigned

 

Qualifications and Experience:

*        Graduate degree in environmental studies, resource management,
or a related discipline

*        Minimum five years' experience in program management, public
education and advocacy campaigns

*        Proven strategic thinker and tactician

*        Demonstrated success in fundraising for projects and programs

*        Excellent verbal and written communication skills with
demonstrated negotiation, collaboration, interpersonal, presentation and
public speaking skills

*        Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and accuracy,
well-organized, enjoy working independently as well as part of a team

*        Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

*        Familiarity with Ontario's municipal planning and natural
heritage legislation and policy regimes

*        A love of nature and the outdoors 

*        A positive nature with a good sense of humour

 

This is a permanent employment position.  Salary is commensurate with
qualifications and experience.  This position is based at Ontario
Nature's headquarters in Toronto.

 

Please submit a resume, cover letter, writing sample (2 pages maximum)
and 3 references to:

 

Wendy Francis

Director of Conservation and Science

wendyf at ontarionature.org

 

The deadline for applications is 5:00 p.m. Friday, April 20, 2006.

 

Although Ontario Nature appreciates the efforts of all those who apply
for this position, only those selected for an interview will be
contacted.

 

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