Strategic Lead, Forest Conservation & First Nations

Jobgether; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 126,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Parental leave

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee wellbeing programs

Flexible work arrangements

Inclusive, collaborative environment

Opportunities for international col­l­

Collaboration with conservation and BC

Job summary

Jobgether, on behalf of our partner company, seeks a Strategy Lead for British Columbia Improved Forest Management based in Canada. This senior role guides transformational forest conservation and management, overseeing place-based initiatives with First Nations and partners to advance 2030 goals.

You will shape policy and financing conditions, manage a multi-stakeholder portfolio, and lead an inclusive team while traveling 10–20% and maintaining flexible hours to support partnerships and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years in conservation, natural resource management, forestry, or related field.
• Experience managing complex multi-project portfolios with financial coordination.
• Proven ability to build and maintain partnerships with First Nations, nonprofits, governments, and other stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of forest and natural resource policy in BC and Canada.
• Systems-thinking mindset to connect local initiatives with broader strategy.
• Experience negotiating complex agreements involving government bodies and private sector.
• Demonstrated leadership, setting objectives, motivating teams, and promoting wellbeing.
• Strong strategic, analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the IFM strategy in British Columbia, directing long-term conservation and forest management objectives.
• Own and refine the IFM Theory of Change, using reviews and insights to maintain impact.
• Work with metrics teams to establish success indicators and monitor progress toward 2030 goals.
• Build alignment with First Nations, governments, funders, NGOs and other partners.
• Represent the IFM strategy to internal and external audiences to build understanding and support.
• Coordinate with conservation, forestry, climate, and other strategy teams to integrate priorities.
• Lead budgeting, work planning, risk management, and adaptive management with project colleagues.
• Oversee a collaborative, high-performing IFM team and foster wellbeing.
• Travel ~10–20% and maintain flexible hours to support partnerships.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Systems thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Policy & governance

Partnership development

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

Jobgether, on behalf of our partner company, seeks a Strategy Lead for British Columbia Improved Forest Management based in Canada. This senior role guides transformational forest conservation and management, overseeing place-based initiatives with First Nations and partners to advance 2030 goals.

You will shape policy and financing conditions, manage a multi-stakeholder portfolio, and lead an inclusive team while traveling 10–20% and maintaining flexible hours to support partnerships and