Director of Education & Community Engagement / Directeur·trice, Éducation et engagement communa[...]

Ottawa Riverkeeper; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental advocacy organization in Ottawa seeks a Director of Education & Community Engagement to lead education and outreach efforts. The ideal candidate will have over five years of experience in environmental education and a Bachelor’s degree. This role involves program development, leadership, and community relations, offering a starting salary range of $70,000 - $82,000 with flexible work hours and generous benefits.

Benefits

Health and dental benefits

4 weeks paid vacation

GRSP matching

Flexible work hours

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of teaching experience in environmental education or related discipline.
• Experience developing, leading, and evaluating educational outreach programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead education and community engagement programs towards ecological health.
• Develop formal and informal education programming including youth initiatives.
• Represent the organization and foster relationships with various stakeholders.
• Support fundraising efforts and contribute to strategic planning.

Skills

Project and people management

Environmental education

Program development and evaluation

Bilingual in English and French

Education

Bachelor of Education or related degree

Job description

Overview / Aperçu

Employment Opportunity – Ottawa Riverkeeper is seeking a Director of Education & Community Engagement to lead our Education & Outreach teams. Start date flexibile: November 24th, 2025; Starting salary range: 70,000 - 82,000; Hours: 37.5 hrs/week; Application deadline: October 20th, 2025.

Garde-rivière des Outaouais / Ottawa Riverkeeper est à la recherche d’un·e Directeur·trice, Éducation et engagement communautaire pour diriger nos équipes d’éducation et d’éveil citoyen. Date d’entrée en fonction: 24 novembre 2025 (flexible); Fourchette salariale: 70 000 $ à 82 000 $; Horaire: 37,5 heures/semaine; Date limite de candidature: 20 octobre 2025.

Responsibilities / Responsabilités

• Lead Ottawa Riverkeeper’s education and community engagement programs, ensuring development, delivery, and impact toward the organizational mission of protecting the ecological health of the Ottawa River and its tributaries.
• Lead the development of formal and informal education programming, including youth programs, school initiatives, and public engagement activities.
• Represent Ottawa Riverkeeper and foster relationships with schools, educators, community groups, and other stakeholders.
• Support the fundraising team to secure funding for education and engagement programs, help develop grant applications, and ensure timely reporting to funders.
• Contribute to strategic planning to ensure long-term growth and impact as a member of the management team.

Responsibilities / Responsabilités (Français)

• Diriger les programmes d’éducation et d’engagement communautaire, veillant au développement, à la mise en œuvre et à l’impact sur la mission de l’organisation.
• Diriger l’élaboration de programmes d’éducation formels et informels, notamment pour les jeunes, initiatives scolaires et activités d’engagement public.
• Représenter l’organisme et favoriser les relations avec les écoles, les éducateurs, les groupes communautaires et autres partenaires.
• Soutenir l’équipe de collecte de fonds pour obtenir des financements, aider à élaborer les demandes de subventions et assurer les rapports dans les délais.
• Contribuer à la planification stratégique pour la croissance et l’impact à long terme en tant que membre de l’équipe de direction.

Qualifications / Compétences requises

What you bring / Ce que vous apportez

• Demonstrated project and people management skills (supervision of staff or volunteers, managing budgets, reporting).
• A minimum of five years of teaching experience in environmental education (or related discipline), preferably with a Bachelor of Education or a related degree.
• Experience developing, leading, and evaluating educational or outreach programs for diverse learners and participants.

• Des compétences avérées en gestion de projets et de personnes (supervision du personnel ou des bénévoles, gestion de budgets, rapports).
• Au moins cinq ans d’expérience dans l’enseignement de l’éducation environnementale (ou discipline connexe), de préférence avec un baccalauréat en éducation ou diplôme connexe.
• Expérience dans l’élaboration, direction et évaluation de programmes éducatifs destinés à divers apprenants et participants.

Other valued skills / Autres compétences appréciées

• Familiarity with Anishinābeg Algonquin protocols, history, and ways of knowing.
• Bilingual in English and French (oral and written).
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
• Valid First Aid certificate.

• Bonne connaissance des protocoles, de l’histoire et des modes de connaissance des Anishinābeg Algonquins.
• Bilingue anglais/français (oral et écrit).
• Permis de conduire valide et accès à un véhicule.
• Certificat de secourisme valide.

Equity and inclusion / Diversité, équité et inclusion

Ottawa Riverkeeper is committed to enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in its staff and programs. To hire a diverse team, we are committed to training employees who may not have all the required formal experience but can explain in their cover letter how they meet the job requirements and are willing to learn the necessary skills.

Work Environment / Environnement de travail

Ottawa Riverkeeper is a great place to work. We are a champion and collective voice for the Ottawa River watershed, providing leadership and inspiration to protect, promote and improve its ecological health and future. Benefits include health and dental, 4 weeks paid vacation, GRSP matching, flexible hours, and a heritage office location at River House with direct access to the Ottawa River.

• We have an amazing work culture with smart, engaged colleagues who want to learn and improve while having fun.
• We collaborate with colleagues and volunteers to lead change across the watershed.
• Generous benefits package: health and dental benefits, 4 weeks paid vacation, GRSP matching.
• Flexibility and work-life balance with flexible work hours.
• Office at River House, a restored heritage boathouse with direct river access.

Accommodation and contact / Aménagement et contact

If you require accommodation during the application process, please contact: Naomi Davies at [e-mail]

Nous remercions tous les candidats de leur intérêt. Veuillez noter que seuls les candidats sélectionnés pour une entrevue seront contactés.

Application / Candidature

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.