Conservation Manager

Conservation Manager As a key part of the CPAWS Yukon team, the Conservation Manager oversees critical aspects of conservation campaigns and policy recommendations. They will lead in developing partnerships with government and industry representatives while communicating our stance on policy issues and campaigns. Reporting to the Executive Director (ED), the Conservation Manager is part of CPAWS Yukon's leadership team and will perform the following major duties Policy and Project Assessment Processes (35%)

• Lead the development of CPAWS Yukon policy positions and comments, in collaboration with the CPAWS Yukon team, for processes such as regional land use plans, legislation and regulations that impact the environment, protected area management plans, and other projects as needed
• Represent CPAWS Yukon at engagement meetings, open houses, and stakeholder workshops
• Produce briefing notes and attend meetings with government ministers and senior bureaucrats
• Comment on projects undergoing review by the Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Board (YESAB) or the Yukon Water Board as needed
• Facilitate community participation in engagement processes by working with the Communications and Outreach Teams to share information with the public
• Lead on other policy projects, as outlined in the CPAWS Yukon Strategic Plan Conservation Campaigns and Projects (35%)
• Develop and foster relationships and partnerships with community members, other organizations, First Nations, and representatives in the territorial and federal government.
• Lead and assist with campaign planning to advance specific conservation initiatives and manage the implementation and evolution of campaigns
• With the assistance of the Communications Team, develop campaign messaging
• Work with CPAWS National staff on select conservation planning and strategies
• Work with the CPAWS Yukon staff develop materials such as social media content, blog posts, op-eds, videos and infographics that help supporters, decision makers, and the public understand issues that CPAWS Yukon campaigns towards
• As required, serve as a spokesperson addressing media, supporters and the public on issues
• Make presentations to the public, stakeholders, partners, and government officials. Event Support (10%)
• Work with the team to organize events and meetings including logistics, volunteers, speakers, agendas, and promotion.
• As invited by First Nations, assist with planning and organizing of community-driven conservation events and on-the-land trips, and actively participate in these events and trips. Leadership Responsibilities (20%)
• As leader of the Conservation Team, supervise and direct Conservation Coordinators and support them as needed
• Attend bi-weekly leadership team meetings with the Executive Director and other managers, to discuss and advance matters related to organizational health, such as internal policies and organizational priorities
• Attend weekly staff meetings
• Collaborate on strategic planning and quarterly campaign and project prioritization
• Occasionally assist with funding applications and reports Accountability and Authority
• The Conservation Manager will work from Whitehorse, and report to the Executive Director. They will work most closely with the Conservation Team and often collaborate with the Communications and Outreach Teams. Occasional work with other CPAWS chapters and the CPAWS National office is required.
• The Conservation Manager will lead the Conservation Team and supervise the Conservation Coordinators.
• This position requires compliance with the policies and procedures of CPAWS Yukon.
• All staff are accountable through the staff structure to CPAWS Yukon's Executive Director for the planning and delivery of programs and services for which they are responsible. The Executive Director is responsible for staff management and development, and the effectiveness of programs and services within the priorities and budgets approved by the Board.
• The Human Resources Policy guides the Executive Director in the day-to-day management of the organization. All CPAWS staff will ensure they have read, understand and adhere to the policy manual. Preferred Candidate Background
• Strong understanding of conservation in the Yukon and the legislative, policy and treaty framework that shapes it is highly beneficial.
• Self-motivated and able to work autonomously, take initiative and make strategic decisions in consultation with other team members.
• Strong verbal, written and communications skills and the ability to convey complex conservation and policy topics clearly.
• Experience working with First Nations governments and/or communities is beneficial, as is an eagerness to learn and build connections.
• It would be helpful to have a diploma, degree or experience in a field such as environmental science/ecology, natural resource management, planning, geography, public policy, or Indigenous governance.
• Experience as a supervisor and/or manager is beneficial.
• Ability to create simple maps using GIS software is an asset but not required.
• Ability to create simple graphics using Canva or Adobe Illustrator/InDesign is an asset but not required.
• A driver's license is required.
• Upon hiring, a willingness to provide a criminal record check including vulnerable sector check within 1 month of the start of employment. Criminal records checks are valid for up to 2 years Apply To this Job