Fpcc Program Manager - Toronto, Canada - Wildlife Conservation Society

Wildlife Conservation Society

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Toronto, Canada

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Description

Position Title:
Forests, Peatlands, and Climate Change (FPCC) Program Manager

Position Type:
Full-time, Term

Salary Range:
$65,000 to $75,000 annually

Program:
Forests, Peatlands, and Climate Change (FPCC)

Location:

Hybrid at WCS Canada Head office located at 344 Bloor St W Suite 204, Toronto, ON M5S 3A7 (potential to work remotely 2 days per week).

Date Written/Revised:
May 15, 2024

Reports To:
Dr. Lorna Harris, Director, FPCC program

Supervises (Direct supervision only):None

Start Date:
July 15, 2024

Term:1 year (with possibility of extension)

Benefits:4 weeks' vacation, Paid sick and Personal emergency leave, Self-care days, Health and Dental care, Life insurance, RRSP Program, DEIJA Team, Weekly Wellness sessions, Mentorship program.

Position Contact:
Dr. Lorna Harris, Director of Forests, Peatlands & Climate Change

Application Closing date:
May 30, 2024 at 6pm EST.

Position Summary

The Program Manager position with the WCS Canada Forests, Peatlands, and Climate Change (FPCC) Program is responsible for providing financial and operational management for the program and for providing support for research and fieldwork tasks for FPCC-led projects to a team of research staff based in locations across Canada, including field offices and home offices.

Position Objectives

Provide effective financial management for the FPCC program.
Provide fundraising and grant management support to the FPCC program.
Provide administrative and operational support to the FPCC program.
Oversee the management of the FPCC program equipment inventory.
Provide administrative and logístical support for various research and fieldwork tasks.
Serve as the primary point of contact with the central management, finance, fundraising, and communication teams that operate from the WCS Canada head office.

Principal Responsibilities

FPCC Program Administration and Management
In close coordination with the FPCC Program Director and key staff in the WCS Canada Finance and Operations Team, and the Fundraising Team:

Manage and maintain the FPCC program budget.
Manage FPCC program spending against grants ensuring grant compliance, including the correct allocation of funds to payroll and other program expenses.
Prepare and submit monthly expense reports with supporting documentation for all FPCC Program staff, ensuring all expenses are compliant with internal budgetary controls, travel, and procurement policies.
Create and generate financial reports as needed for the FPCC program.
Manage and maintain grant and fundraising files for the FPCC program.
Manage and coordinate service providers, including the preparation and management of service and consulting contracts, and renewals and negotiations.
Coordinate on the above tasks as needed for shared grants and partnership projects with the finance and administration leads for other national and regional WCS Canada programs.

FPCC Program Research Project Support
In close coordination with the FPCC Program Director and team:

Provide procurement and purchasing support to FPCC program staff.
Oversee management of the FPCC program equipment inventory.
Organize and manage shared FPCC program files and data (e.g. word, pdfs, excel, geospatial data and maps, photos), ensuring secure and appropriate storage of new and raw data and regular backups of processed data.
Coordinate meeting, workshop, and event logistics as required.
Coordinate travel arrangements in support of meetings and fieldwork as required.
Coordinate and collate monthly FPCC program updates, and other program communications for internal and external newsletters and highlights.
Provide support to FPCC staff on various communications tasks, including managing media requests, updates to the WCS Canada website content, and providing information and photos to the WCS Canada Communications team.
Support WCS Canada's goal of transforming WCS Canada's conservation practice through reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.
Contribute to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that promotes engagement and belonging.
Other program support as required.

Required Qualifications/Skills/Experience**- 5+ years of experience in comparable support position.

Experience with financial management including the development and management of annual budgets, the preparation of monthly expense reports, and the creation of financial reports.
Experience managing legal documents, including contracts with service providers and funder agreements.
Experience providing administrative support including data management and inventory.
Experience with effectively communicating complex financial information.
Experience working with a variety of database tools and administrative platforms.
Demonstrated ability to work independently in support of a team of remote colleagues.
Outstanding organizational skills and ex