Indigenous Community Engagement Coordinator | |
| Job ID | 3B-9F-3D-EC-E6-52 |
| Company | Nature United |
| Location | Winnipeg |
| Province | Manitoba |
| Date Posted | 2019-06-12 |
| Posted Until | 2019-07-02 |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Job Category | Miscellaneous |
| Job Details | View attachment |
| Description | |
| Nature United is a Canadian charity affiliated with The Nature Conservancy, the world’s largest conservation organization with more than 3,000 staff, 600 scientists and 1 million supporters worldwide. Established in 2014, Nature United is headquartered in Toronto, with offices in Victoria and Ottawa, and builds on the Conservancy’s long history of conservation in Canada. Our mission is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. We bring innovative solutions, local partnerships and global experience to Canada’s vast conservation opportunities. Recognizing that people and nature are interdependent, we believe that healthy communities and economic prosperity are integral to achieving sustainable, large-scale conservation results. One of our core values is our commitment to diversity therefore we are committed to a globally diverse and culturally competent workforce. A core part of our work is supporting Indigenous peoples’ authority to manage and steward lands and waters. We are looking for an enthusiastic Indigenous Community Engagement Coordinator with strong organizational and proven collaboration skills to join our team to assist with initiating and developing relationships with local Indigenous communities in boreal Manitoba, supporting initiatives such as land use planning, on-the-ground stewardship programs (e.g. Guardian programs), and engaging young leaders. This is a full-time, 3-year term salaried position, based in Manitoba, with strong potential for permanent status. | |
| Education Requirements | B.A./B.Sc. (e.g. in anthropology, biology, environmental science or other relevant fields), and/or 3 years of experience in conservation, community development, resource management, or other related experience. |
| Essential Skills | Minimum Qualifications • B.A./B.Sc. (e.g. in anthropology, biology, environmental science or other relevant fields), and/or 3 years of experience in conservation, community development, resource management, or other related experience; • Experience working or collaborating with Indigenous communities; • Experience designing and implementing community-based projects related to indigenous leadership and/or resource management; and • Experience working independently. |
| Experience | The type of responsibilities would include providing logistical, administrative, and stewardship support for shared priorities with communities, and would require frequent travel. It could also involve building relationships with others (e.g. government, industry). |
| Languages | English |
| Additional Skills | Preferred Qualifications • Knowledge of current trends and context of Indigenous leadership and stewardship in Manitoba; • Experience working with Indigenous peoples in Manitoba or Boreal Canada; • Creative problem-solving skills and experience; • Project management experience; • Experience organizing or coordinating events; • Strong writing, speaking and listening skills; • Background in Indigenous Knowledge systems and application of these systems to natural resource management; • Community planning, land use planning, and facilitation experience; • Knowledge in forestry, wildlife management, protected areas or fisheries appreciated but not required; and • Excellent communications skills. |
| How To Apply | If you have a personal passion for conserving the natural world and ensuring nature provides a foundation upon which people and communities thrive, and you hold a belief in Nature United’s mission, principles, and values, then please visit https://www.natureunited.ca/connect/careers/ to learn more and to apply for this position, submit your cover letter and resume for position number 47731 (via the keyword search). Application deadline is 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on July 2, 2019. Nature United is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of men and women of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law. |
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