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The Environment Portfolio at The Pew Charitable Trusts

For more than 30 years, Pew has been a major force in engaging the public and policy makers about the causes, consequences, and solutions to some of the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. Our environment work spans all seven continents with more than 250 professionals working at the local, national, and international levels to reduce the scope and severity of global environmental problems. Pew’s global environmental program focuses on science-based, nonpartisan, and sustainable solutions to help protect the planet and people.

Position Overview

The senior associate collaborates with project leadership to support Pew’s work in British Columbia, Canada as it relates to the objectives of two, distinct but overlapping efforts – the Seaweed Farming and Conservation Canada projects. Reporting to the senior officer, Conservation Canada in Portland, Oregon, the senior associate will work in support of other Pew staff and in-country partners, especially Indigenous People and Governments, to support conservation and sustainable development initiatives through efforts to: 1) advance sustainable and inclusive growth of the local seaweed farming industry, 2) establish Marine Protected Areas and Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas, and 3) secure fisheries management reforms that implement an Ecosystem-Based Approach and incorporate Indigenous Knowledge Systems.

Responsibilities

• Foster a work environment that is diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible and in line with Pew and the project’s related goals.
• Support the Senior Officer, Conservation Canada and broader Seaweed Farming and Conservation Canada projects, in the development and implementation of effective strategies and plans to deliver the project’s objectives.
• Assist the senior officer and other project staff in preparing and facilitating the internal review and approval of issue briefs, web features, newsletters, campaign updates and other materials.
• Plan, organize, and represent Pew at stakeholder meetings, conferences, and other events; comfortably discuss complex subject matter with rights-holders and stakeholders, including government officials.
• Conduct policy research and provide recommendations for policy and regulatory solutions.
• Collaborate with Pew colleagues, including other environment staff, finance, institutional partnerships, communications, conservation science, and government relations.
• Assist the senior officer in developing and managing contracts. Participate in activities that support program and Pew-wide objectives.

Requirements

• Effective written and oral communication skills in English; French is a plus.
• Skilled at eliciting viewpoints and visions on natural resource management from rights-holders, stakeholders, and decision-makers.
• Time- and project-management skills.
• Aptitude to apply a non-partisan, evidence-based approach to projects and campaigns.
• Excellent applied research and analytical skills, including synthesizing large sets of information and identifying key themes.
• Systems skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office suite products, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Generally, four years of applicable experience.

Key attributes and preferred experience

• Naturally develops and manages productive and collaborative relationships.
• Skilled at moving projects forward with a high degree of independence and autonomy.
• Diplomatic skills, including experience working productively with a wide array of different people and institutions.
• Experience with policy advocacy and campaigns, especially in natural resources management and Indigenous-led conservation.

Travel

This position requires frequent domestic and international travel to meetings and conferences.

Salary Range

58,100 CAD - 64,900 CAD

The salary range represents a reasonable estimate of the annual salary based on Pew’s commitment to provide equitable and market-competitive pay. The actual salary offered will take into consideration many factors including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills and experience.

Total Rewards

This position offers a competitive salary and benefit program.

The Pew Charitable Trusts is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.