Strategy Lead, Forest Conservation & Indigenous Partners

nature; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Nature United invites a Strategy Lead, BC Improved Forest Management (IFM) who is a strategic, collaborative, and systems-minded leader to guide our IFM strategy in British Columbia. This role drives forest management transformation to support a resilient forest-based economy while advancing Nature United's 2030 goals in BC.

The position emphasizes First Nations partnerships, policy alignment, and cross-team collaboration with ecology, conservation, and government stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience leading conservation or forestry strategy.
• Proven ability to work with First Nations and government partners.
• Strong systems thinking and cross-team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead IFM strategy in British Columbia and align with 2030 goals.
• Define and refine Theory of Change for IFM strategy.
• Coordinate with policy, partnerships, and operations teams.
• Represent Nature United to ENGOs, funders, and governments.
• Oversee budgeting, planning, and risk management for the strategy.
• Build an inclusive, high-performing team culture.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Systems thinking

Collaboration

Job description

Nature United invites a Strategy Lead, BC Improved Forest Management (IFM) who is a strategic, collaborative, and systems-minded leader to guide our IFM strategy in British Columbia. This role drives forest management transformation to support a resilient forest-based economy while advancing Nature United's 2030 goals in BC.

The position emphasizes First Nations partnerships, policy alignment, and cross-team collaboration with ecology, conservation, and government stakeholders.