Environment Programs Director - Grants & Impact

Environment Funders

Toronto

Hybrid

CAD 110,000 - 148,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

The Hilary and Galen Weston Foundation seeks a Program Director, Environment to lead two strategic focus areas—Urban Greenspace and Freshwater/Estuarine ecosystems in Atlantic Canada. The role reports to the Executive Director and oversees program design, grants management, and external communications, advancing environmental impact and biodiversity across Canada.

Candidates bring an advanced degree, 5+ years in leadership within environmental grantmaking, and a track record of strategic

Qualifications

Advanced degree in urban planning, ecology, conservation, water resources management, or related field.
Minimum five years in a leadership role in environmental grantmaking or related area.
Experience developing new strategies and programs.
Experience in grant-making, program design, and adjudication.
Strong budgeting, financial tracking, and project management abilities.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Ability to convene multi-stakeholder groups and foster collaborative dialogue.

Responsibilities

Develop ambitious philanthropic strategies and funding programs.
Design and communicate HGWF's environmental funding strategy.
Manage portfolios of grants and assess proposals for funding decisions.
Coordinate expert reviews and oversee grant payments.
Build and maintain stakeholder relationships and convene multi-stakeholder groups.
Prepare materials for grants meetings and finalize grant agreements.
Track grants and report on impact and budgets.
Generate external communications content (website, press releases, social media).