Corporate Engagement Director, Nature United

The Nature Conservancy (All); Canada; Remote; CAD 124,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental organization is seeking a Corporate Engagement Director to lead initiatives influencing corporate practices for climate and biodiversity. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and significant experience in government relations, alongside strong analytical and communication skills. Join us to make a positive impact on conservation efforts across Canada and globally.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Health care benefits

Parental leave

Accrued paid time off

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• 5 years of government relations or corporate sector experience.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing complex projects.
• Experience managing multiple projects and strategic program goals.

Responsibilities

• Supervises staff with performance management.
• Sets vision for corporate practices and markets.
• Develops relationships with corporate and other partners.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in economics, business, sustainability, or relevant field

Job description

Corporate Engagement Director, Nature United

What We Can Achieve Together:

The Corporate Engagement Director, Nature United is a member of the Strategic Partnerships team. The Corporate Engagement Director works closely with the Director of Strategic Partnerships to set the overall vision and approach for Nature United’s work to influence markets and corporate practices for climate and biodiversity outcomes and is responsible for implementation, reaching desired targets, and evaluating and mitigating risk. The Corporate Engagement Director supervises employees and works with interdisciplinary teams to serve as a subject matter expert and advisor on complex and strategic issues, including the role of the corporate sector, industry, and markets in advancing conservation priorities. They collaborate with Nature United’s Conservation, Philanthropy, and Communications teams and The Nature Conservancy’s global Impact Finance and Markets programs. They ensure activities respect the rights of Indigenous peoples and support the interests of Indigenous partners.

Responsibilities and Scope

• Supervises administrative and/or professional staff with responsibility for performance management, training and development.
• With the Director of Strategic Partnerships, sets the overall vision and approach for Nature United’s work to influence corporate practices and markets and is responsible for its implementation, reaching desired targets, and evaluating and mitigating risk.
• Applies a diversified knowledge of practices to support Nature United’s conservation strategies, in particular our work to advance policy and market solutions for climate and biodiversity.
• Supports program objectives by working collaboratively in a complex matrix organization within cross-functional interdisciplinary teams.
• Develops relationships and works effectively with corporate and other partners.
• Acts independently within broad program goals.
• Develops and implements multi-year engagement strategies with leading corporations. May include fundraising activities.
• Leads or participates in negotiations for complex, high profile or sensitive agreements.
• Ensures that all corporate engagement activities respect Indigenous rights, maintain Nature United’s commitment to respectful partnerships with Indigenous communities, and adhere to relevant policies and laws.

We’re Looking for You:

Are you looking for work you can believe in? Nature United is a workplace where we care about each other and know that what we do matters, and that our work makes a difference. We currently have a vacancy for Corporate Engagement Director, Nature United. We’re looking for someone to serve as a subject matter expert and advisor on complex and strategic issues, which may include topics related to economics, sustainability and ESG, and key corporate sectors relevant to our work such as forestry, agriculture, mining and industrial development, and finance. You will work with teams across the organization to advance our strategic priorities and reimagine conservation in Canada.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing mission of conservation by supporting the work of our team. Join us as we impact conservation across Canada and 80+ countries and territories around the globe!

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, business, sustainability, or other relevant field and 5 years of government relations or corporate sector experience, or equivalent combination of education/experience.
• Fluency in English.
• Analytical and project management experience. Demonstrated experience in successfully developing and implementing complex projects in an unstructured environment.
• Experience developing, directing and managing multiple projects and implementing strategic program goals.
• Experience developing and supervising administrative and/or professional staff.
• Proven communication and presentation skills.
• Proven negotiation skills.

Desired Qualifications:

• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural experience appreciated.
• Familiarity with Indigenous peoples’ rights in Canada.
• Master’s degree appreciated.
• Expertise working with land-based sectors (forestry, agriculture, mining, industrial development); economic analysis; carbon markets.
• Demonstrated experience supporting a multifaceted team and using strong negotiation skills to advance conservation objectives both internally and externally.
• Experience presenting to and communicating with management-level individuals within the corporate sector.
• Excellent team player with experience working in multi-disciplinary groups, using influence and interpersonal skills, listening, diplomacy and tact to build strong relationships with governments, corporations, partners, donors, volunteers, and all levels of staff.

Salary Information:

The estimated starting salary for this position is dependent on experience, qualifications and location.

• Salary range in Canada is: $124,000 - $132,000 CAD annually

Who We Are:

Nature United’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our mission and guided by our values, which include respect for all people, communities, and cultures.

What We Bring:

Nature United offers a comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits. Learn more about our Benefits and Perks here.

We’re proud to offer a work environment that is supportive of the health, well-being, and flexibility needs of the people we employ!