[sust-mar] Land Acquisition Manager, full-time, Island Nature Trust, Charlottetown

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Position: Land Acquisition Manager
Organization: Island Nature Trust
Location: Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

About the Position

Reporting to the Executive Director and working in close collaboration with other staff members, the Land Acquisition Manager is responsible for all aspects of land acquisition including prospect site visits, ecological assessments, communication with landowners, appraisers, and legal council, commissioning appraisals, negotiating purchase and sales agreements, and ensuring proper mechanisms are in place for land protection. This position will also liaise with the Land Stewardship Program Manager in the development of land management plans and oversee the work of staff engaged with landowners who are protecting their land privately.

Responsibilities & Duties:

1. Land Acquisition: Working closely with the Executive Director and Business Services Manager, provides oversight and support to the Land Acquisition Committee by:
• Acting as the main liaison with all landowners that approach the Trust to sell and/or donate land to the Trust
• Performing site visits and ecological assessments of prospective acquisitions
• Providing information and professional opinions on the ecological integrity of prospective land to the Land Acquisition Committee for consideration
• Commissioning appropriate appraisals
• Preparing and negotiating purchase and sales or donation agreements
• Working with Trust lawyers to ensure legal, ethical, and technically sound transactions in adherence with the Canadian Land Trust Standards and Practices
• Ensuring adherence to Trust’s policies and guiding documents
• Supporting key conservation partners in collaborative acquisition initiatives
• Actively working towards planned targets and engaging with prospective landowners to build contiguous connected wildlife corridors
• Supporting the Land Acquisition Committee by planning meetings, agendas, and capturing minutes
• Other related duties as required

2. Land Protection: Providing oversight and guidance for the protection of Trust acquisitions and to landowners engaged in private protection programs by:
• Liaising with the Land Stewardship Manager, develop written baseline documentation reports and land management plans for each acquisition
• Ensuring the application of appropriate legal protection mechanisms, including restrictive covenants under provincial legislation as well as federal Ecological Gift status where needed
• Managing and supporting staff tasked with providing guidance and information to landowners who have privately protected land or are interested in private protection

3. Managerial Activities: Participates in the management of the day-to-day operation of the Trust by:
• Actively participating in the development of annual operational plans, communication plans, and budgets related to the Trust’s programs
• Conducting regular reviews and evaluations of acquisition activities, and revising activities as needed to ensure alignment with the Trust’s mandates, policies, and external funding agreements
• Completing and submitting required monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for the Board of Directors and external stakeholders
• Developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders that support the successful implementation and growth of the Trust programs
• Participating in appropriate provincial, regional and national groups/committees
• Providing peer support to the Land Stewardship Manager and Species at Risk Manager when needed
• Working closely with the Business Services Manager and Communications Manager on grant applications, proposals, and communication pieces to further the Trust’s acquisitions and private protection goals

4. Human Resources Management: Providing leadership to employees and volunteers involved in acquisition and conservation program activities of the Trust by:
• Participating in the recruitment and selection of program employees and volunteers
• Assisting in orientation and training
• Providing ongoing support, supervision, and evaluation
• Participating in the development and implementation of recognition practices

Other:
• Supporting the efforts of the Land Stewardship and Species at Risk Managers when needed by participating in field work when available
• Other related duties consistent with the position

Requirements:

Education
• Essential: Minimum BSc in Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Biology, or another degree relevant to the position
• Desirable: MSc in Environmental Management, Environmental Science or similar
• Desirable: Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C training
• Desirable: Formal training in Geographic Information Systems

Experience
• Essential: Minimum five years of experience working in a related environmental field
• Essential: Experience conducting ecological assessments and bio-inventories in varying and sometimes challenging terrain
• Essential: Experience using various geographic software applications (ArcPro, ArcGIS, StoryMaps, Avenza Maps, Google Earth)
• Essential: Experience collecting and analyzing scientific data
• Essential: Experience dealing with multiple stakeholders on complex projects
• Desirable: Experience supervising staff
• Desirable: Previous experience working with an NGO
• Desirable: Experience in assessing vacant land for purchase

Skills
• Essential: Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Essential: Strong interpersonal skills
• Essential: Ability to efficiently use Office 365 applications
• Desirable: Demonstrated public speaking and presentation skills
• Desirable: Media relations

Knowledge
• Essential: Acadian (Wabanaki) forest flora and fauna identification, with the ability to identify species at risk, rare species, and invasive species
• Desirable: Indigenous cultural competencies

Personal Attributes
• Essential: A passion for land conservation and the ability to communicate the value of the Trust’s mandate and vision to society
• Essential: Strong attention to detail and commitment to meeting set timelines
• Essential: Ability to forge positive relationships with many different stakeholders
• Essential: Ability to work independently and also as part of a larger team
• Essential: Eagerness to learn new skills

Terms of Employment:
• This position is a full-time permanent position beginning as soon as possible
• Health and dental plan provided
• Annual professional development budget
• Competitive salary range of $30-$38/hour to commensurate with experience
• This position is based in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island and will require travel throughout the province
• A valid class 5 driver’s license and clear driving record are required. Island Nature Trust does have fleet vehicles, however there will be a number of occasions during the field season where staff are required to use their personal vehicles. Mileage is provided in these cases
• This position supervises the work of two employees
• Must be legally able to work in Canada

How to Apply:

The closing date to apply is June 21st , 2022, by 5 p.m. ADT
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and name and contact details for 3 references to:

Jordan Smith, Office Coordinator
Island Nature Trust
P.O. Box 265 Charlottetown, PE C1A 7K4

Email: admin at islandnaturetrust.ca

By hand: 112 Longworth Avenue, Charlottetown, PE

Incomplete applications will not be considered. While we will only be contacting those candidates selected for an interview, we do greatly appreciate your interest in the work of Island Nature Trust.

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