Conservation Planning Coordinator

Moose Cree; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Moose Cree is seeking a Conservation Planning Coordinator to provide planning and coordination support for species and habitat conservation initiatives.

Under general supervision, you will work with department staff, technical advisors, the Moose Cree community, and others to carry out planning activities and coordinate projects.

This permanent position includes a 3‑month probation, requires travel and overtime as needed, and a valid class G driver’s license; CPIC eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Biology, Environmental Science, or related discipline or a combination of education training and/or experience.
• Minimum 1 year of project coordination experience.
• Experience working with First Nation communities preferred.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills.
• Knowledge of Cree culture helpful and Cree language ability an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide planning and coordination support for species and habitat conservation initiatives and strategies.
• Work with department staff, technical advisors, community and others to carry out planning activities.
• Travel and overtime as required; flexible to changing priorities.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Flexible/adaptable

Microsoft Office

Education

Post-secondary education in Biology/Environmental Science or related field, or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Under the general supervision of the Land Use Plan Coordinator, the Conservation Planning Coordinator will provide planning and coordination support for species and habitat conservation initiatives and strategies. The incumbent will work closely with other department staff, technical advisors, the community and others to carry out the work.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Post-Secondary education in Biology, Environmental Science, or related discipline or a combination of education training and/or experience.
• A minimum of one (1) years of experience in project coordination.
• Experience working with First Nation communities and knowledge systems is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and succeed in a collaborative team environment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of the local Cree culture, community and ability to speak Cree would be an asset.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Willingness to travel and work overtime.
• Satisfactory CPIC or proof of application.
• Valid class G driver’s license is required.

Duration: Permanent with 3 months probation

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

As MCFN is a First Nation organization, preference in hiring will be given firstly to the First Nation members, and to the rest, subsequently. Candidates needing accommodation of any kind are requested to inform the organization in advance so that required accommodative measures can be incorporated in the recruitment process. By responding to the application, candidates are implicitly providing consent to share their personal information with the organization. This personal information that is being shared with the employer will be used solely for the purpose of recruitment and will not be used for any other purposes.