[Sust-mar] Enviro. Project Manager, f/t, Eastern Charlotte Waterways, New Brunswick
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Job Title: Environmental Project Manager
Employer: Eastern Charlotte Waterways http://www.ecwinc.org
Location: Black's Harbour, New Brunswick
Employment type: full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Start date: late April-early May
Job Purpose and Organization Description
The Project Manager will oversee the planning and implementation of Eastern Charlotte Waterway's environmental projects in Southwestern New Brunswick. Eastern Charlotte Waterways Inc. (ECW) is a not-for-profit environmental organization that performs monitoring and research to protect coastal and freshwater resources, in addition to raising the capacity of local communities to address issues of environmental concern through public education and awareness initiatives.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities of the Position
* Create project work plans, schedule and coordinate project events such as field work and stakeholder consultations;
* Assist the Executive Director with recruitment, management, and orientation of project staff;
* Coordinate project activities, such as field work and public events;
* Monitor and report on project progress, track deliverables, and revise project activities accordingly;
* Plan and monitor the allocation of resources (human, financial, and physical) to projects to ensure adherence to budgets and financial reporting requirements;
* Elicit stakeholder and volunteer participation and develop communication plans to share project outcomes;
* Review the quality of project tasks regularly and evaluate project outcomes to maintain high standards;
* Write reports to communicate progress to funders, to disseminate information to stakeholders, and to document project outcomes in technical and scientific formats
* Provide technical assistance to the Executive Director for project development and proposal writing;
* Deliver public presentations and assume PR responsibilities in relation to project activities and outcomes
Qualifications
Education and experience
University degree(s) in a suitable natural science discipline plus a minimum of two years related work experience, preferably in a not-for-profit setting. Applicants with other academic qualifications and a minimum of four years of applicable work experience (relative to the skills and attributes listed below) will also be considered.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
* Experience with project management or staff supervision
* Strong technical writing skills demonstrated by experience writing scientific reports drawing on a range of academic literature and research papers
* Self-directed and task-oriented, with an ability to supervise and motivate others
* Knowledge of the design and implementation of projects to monitor surface water quality
* Experience performing field work in aquatic environments
* Demonstrate effective communication and public speaking skills
* High attention to detail and results-oriented
* Proficiency in the use of computers for word processing, data analysis, email, spreadsheet development, and scientific research
* Experience in the design and maintenance of websites, as well as in the operation of small motorized boats will be considered assets
Working Conditions
The Project Manager will work primarily in an office environment, but will also be required to conduct fieldwork in remote locations and attend public events as required by projects. The Project Manager may also be required to work occasionally on evenings or weekends as required by projects.
Rate of pay: $16 - $20/hour, depending on experience
Application process
Submit a cover letter and resume to rjm.ecw at nb.aibn.com no later than Friday, April 1st. Applicants short-listed for an interview will be contacted within 7 days of this date
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