Impactful Conservation Program Manager - Alberta

Nature-Conservancy-of-Canada-Conservation-De-La-Nature-Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 83,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is seeking a Program Manager for Alberta to oversee land stewardship across multiple Natural Areas. You will lead conservation actions, manage projects, and collaborate with partners to expand NCC’s conservation portfolio.

Reporting to the Program Director, you will develop plans, secure funding, and guide staff and contractors, while representing NCC in communities and at events.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree and at least 5 years of experience in a related discipline (e.g., conservation biology, restoration ecology, natural resource conservation, forestry, geography, environmental science).
• Working knowledge of Alberta conservation issues and land stewardship activities.
• Experience supervising staff and coordinating contractors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee land stewardship across multiple Natural Areas in Alberta.
• Lead and coordinate land management projects and restoration efforts.
• Develop annual work and project plans and manage budgets.
• Prepare reports, grant applications, and funding proposals.
• Represent NCC at events and with external partners.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

Team coordination

Education

Undergraduate degree + 5+ years exp in conservation

Tools

GIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is seeking a Program Manager for Alberta to oversee land stewardship across multiple Natural Areas. You will lead conservation actions, manage projects, and collaborate with partners to expand NCC’s conservation portfolio.

Reporting to the Program Director, you will develop plans, secure funding, and guide staff and contractors, while representing NCC in communities and at events.