Operations Manager

Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Canada; Canada; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Operations Manager to oversee daily operations and coordinate travel logistics. This role involves assisting in board meeting planning, managing membership inquiries, and ensuring effective communication within the team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in administrative roles, preferably within the forestry or sustainability sectors, and possess exceptional communication and organizational skills. Join a purpose-driven organization committed to sustainable forest management and make a meaningful impact while enjoying a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional growth opportunities

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years in executive administrative or operations role required.
• Experience in forestry or environmental sectors is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations and coordinate staff & committee travel.
• Assist in planning and executing board meetings and membership program.

Skills

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Organizational skills

Management skills

Fluency in English

Bilingual (English & French)

Education

5+ years of experience in administrative assistant or operations manager role

Experience in forestry, sustainability, or environmental sectors

Tools

Salesforce

SharePoint

Microsoft Teams

OneDrive

Job description

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Base pay range

$60,000.00/yr - $75,000.00/yr

Position Type: Full-time, permanent

Salary Range: $60,000 - $75,000 (depending on experience)

Location: Anywhere in Canada (remote). Nearby an airport is an asset, Toronto is preferred

Years Experience: 5+ years

Reports to: Director of Finance & Operations

Direct reports: None

Application Deadline: April 4, 2025

About the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Canada

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is a global not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting environmentally sound, socially beneficial, and economically prosperous management of the world’s forests. FSC was created in 1993 to help consumers and businesses identify products from well-managed forests and sets standards by which forests are certified, offering credible verification to people who are buying wood and wood products. For more information visit www.ca.fsc.org.

About the role

The Operations Manager will lead FSC Canada’s day-to-day operations, coordinate all staff & committee travel, assist in the planning and execution of board meetings, manage FSC Canada’s membership program, and assist the FSC Canada President, as needed.

What we offer

FSC Canada offers a dynamic and purpose-driven work environment where employees can contribute to meaningful change in sustainable forest management. As an employer, FSC Canada fosters a collaborative and inclusive culture that values diversity, innovation, and professional growth. Team members benefit from opportunities to work on impactful projects that align with environmental and social values while developing their skills through training and networking. FSC Canada also provides competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, flexible work arrangements, and a commitment to work-life balance, ensuring employees feel supported both personally and professionally. Joining FSC Canada means being part of a global movement dedicated to creating a better future for forests, communities, and businesses.

Responsibilities:

Event & Travel Coordination (50%)

• At the direction of internal staff assist in the planning and logistics for staff & committee meetings. This includes the arrangement of flights, hotels, meeting rooms, and meal logistics.
• Work with the attendees to properly receive reimbursement for each meeting, including the assembly of expense reports and receipts.
• If necessary, attend in-person and online meetings and take notes, as well as act as on-site logistics coordinator.
• Assist in the scheduling of meetings, including sending out calendar invites and tracking attendee participation.

Board Meetings (15%)

• At the direction of the Board of Directors and FSC Canada President, assist in the planning and logistics for board meetings.
• Coordinate annual board voting procedure with FSC Canada President.
• Coordinate the Annual General Meeting logistics, including necessary IT solutions for a virtual meeting.

Administrative Work (20%)

• Filter incoming communications that come into our info emails.
• Coordinate administrative staff documentation, in partnership with Director of Finance & Operations.
• Inventory and management of all internal IT and shared office tech solutions.
• Serve as point person for purchasing of group software through our discount vendors.
• Work to ensure staff stay on deadlines, including reminders of upcoming critical deadlines.

Membership Management (5%)

• Handle all membership inquiries as they arise.
• Manage our membership database (Salesforce).
• Assist the Indigenous Chamber in their administrative needs.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an executive level administrative assistant or operations manager role.
• Experience in the forestry, sustainability, or environmental sectors is a strong asset.

Skills and Competencies:

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools such as SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, and OneDrive is an asset.
• Strong organizational and management skills.
• Fluent in oral and written English. Bilingual (English & French) is an asset.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

FSC Canada is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from members of racialized communities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities.

We sincerely thank all those who express interest and apply, but only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume to [e-mail]. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The application deadline is 11:59 ET on April 4, 2025.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Non-profit Organizations