Land Stewardship Manager - Victoria, Canada - The Nature Conservancy of Canada

The Nature Conservancy of Canada

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Victoria, Canada

4 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Taking care of our environment has never been more important than it is today.

The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is looking for a Manager of Land Stewardship in British Columbia to join a team committed to protecting our most important natural areas and the plants and animals they sustain.

NCC is the nation's leading not-for-profit, land conservation organization, working to protect our most important natural areas and the species they sustain.

Since 1962 NCC and its supporters have protected 15 million hectares (more than 35 million acres) of ecologically significant land across Canada.

NCC takes a collaborative, science-based approach to achieve conservation success for the sake of nature and Canadians. With a national office in Toronto and regional offices across the country, NCC delivers results you can walk on.

Position Summary

NCC continues to expand its portfolio of conservation lands in British Columbia, which currently comprises of nearly 400 parcels of land.

The Manager of Stewardship is a leadership role that supports and provides oversight over the implementation the BC land stewardship program in support of NCC's strategic plan.

This position is tasked with implementation, coordination and strategic delivery of the provincial land stewardship program, under the Director of Lands.

Externally, they will work with government and NGO partners, funders, community groups, Indigenous communities, local landowners, and volunteers to deliver land management.

Internally, they will work closely and cooperatively with land management staff throughout British Columbia to ensure effective and efficient delivery of land management across the province that is in line and meets the goals of NCC's strategic plan.

They are responsible for leading and implementing the health and safety program and regional land management grants.

They will coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, co-supervise and manage the intern program, work with and coordinate volunteers and partners, and use ecological data to decide actions.

In fulfilling their responsibilities, the Manager of Land Stewardship will help to build a thriving world through conservation and will demonstrate a commitment to NCC's values of Big Thinking, Collaboration, Determination and Empowerment.

The Manager of Land Stewardship's responsibilities include the following, with other priorities as determined from time to time with the Director of Lands:

Land Management (45%)

Oversee and approve the development of all baseline inventories and property management plans for NCC's fee simple properties, and baseline documentation reports for covenant properties. Ensure NCC's property management meets goals outlined in the strategic plan and meets all NCC's relevant policies and procedures
In coordination with the GIS and Planning team, ensure property management information is accurate and up to date in NCC's Land Information System and entered in accordance with relevant policies and procedures
Ensure implementation of property management plans and annual monitoring and reporting of all Conservation Covenants; provide field support as needed and ensure Lands staff have resources and information needed to implement land management
In coordination with the GIS and Planning team, provide training and support for field protocols. Ensure there is a high level of awareness and consistency in use
Support reporting out on enhanced land management and restoration efforts
Support development of guidance and processes for the Lands Team and ensure roll out for stewardship staff
Act as a liaison between stewardship staff and the GIS Planning Team

Grant Development and Delivery and Communication (30%)

Identify regional land management funding needs and contribute to crossfunctional efforts to develop longer term delivery plans
Contribute to crossfunctional efforts to create, deliver and report out on proposals for program funding
Support regional staff in the development of projectbased proposals
Contribute to strengthening relationships with volunteers, donors and funding partners
Work with the Development and Communications team to integrate land conservation themes into marketing and development materials
Lead or assist with donor tours
Support media and public outreach and sometimes act as the face of NCC's work on the land at donor and other public events

Health and Safety (10%)

Ensure the Region is meeting national and provincial (WCB) health and safety standards in field settings
Maintain a robust health and safety culture for Lands staff
Coordinate and lead health and safety training as necessary

Stewardship Initiatives (15%)