Conservation & Shipping Specialist – Hybrid

WWF-Canada; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

WWF-Canada is seeking an Associate Specialist, Conservation & Shipping, to support the organization’s efforts to reduce shipping impacts on wildlife and the environment. You will conduct research, analyze information, and help develop tools and materials that advance conservation objectives.

You will build relationships with Indigenous communities, industry, government, academia, and civil society, coordinating activities across teams and partnerships while reporting to the Lead Specialist,

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience supporting research, policy, conservation or related initiatives.
• Post-secondary education in Marine Resource Management, Conservation Biology, Environmental Studies, Geography, Public Policy, or related discipline.
• Experience collaborating with diverse partners and Indigenous communities; understanding Indigenous rights is an asset.
• Knowledge of marine conservation, marine shipping, environmental policy, or wildlife conservation.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills; ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Familiarity with Indigenous data sovereignty frameworks is an asset.
• Experience in charitable or non-profit sector is an asset.
• Alignment with WWF’s core values: Courage, Integrity, Respect, Collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Support WWF-Canada's conservation strategy and initiatives related to reducing shipping impacts on wildlife and the environment.
• Conduct research, information gathering, and analysis to inform program planning and policy development.
• Maintain awareness of developments in shipping, marine conservation, and related policy issues; provide updates to the Lead Specialist.
• Build and maintain relationships with Indigenous and local communities, industry, government, academia, and other stakeholders.
• Develop reports, briefing notes, presentations, proposals, and communications materials to support conservation outcomes.
• Coordinate activities, maintain records, assist with agreements and contractor relationships, and track deliverables and budgets.
• Collaborate with internal teams and participate in external meetings, partnerships, and working groups.
• Respond to inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Assist the Wildlife & Industry team with other related duties.

Skills

Research

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Environmental conservation

Maritime policy

Education

Marine Resource Management

Conservation Biology

Environmental Studies

Public Policy

Geography

Job description

WWF-Canada is seeking an Associate Specialist, Conservation & Shipping, to support the organization’s efforts to reduce shipping impacts on wildlife and the environment. You will conduct research, analyze information, and help develop tools and materials that advance conservation objectives.

You will build relationships with Indigenous communities, industry, government, academia, and civil society, coordinating activities across teams and partnerships while reporting to the Lead Specialist,