Associate Specialist, Outreach & Engagement

WWF

About WWF

WWF, the global conservation organization, is one of the World’s largest and most respected independent conservation organizations. WWF has a global network active in over 100 countries with almost 5 million supporters.

WWF-Canada connects the power of a strong global network to on-the-ground conservation efforts across the nation with a mission to reverse the decline of wildlife by working toward:

  • All freshwater ecosystems and the wildlife that depend on them in good condition.
  • Healthy marine ecosystems on all three coasts.
  • A vibrant and ecologically sound future for the Arctic.
  • Resilient communities across the country that enhance nature.

Position Description

The bilingual Associate Specialist, Outreach & Engagement works closely with various internal and external stakeholders to coordinate the expansion of the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup in Quebec and the Atlantic provinces through the Plastic Free to the Sea project. The goal of the project is to elevate the delivery of Shoreline Cleanup across the mega-region of the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean, focusing on the removal of plastic and other litter from our freshwater lakes and waterways en route into the Atlantic coastal area. The call to action of Plastic Free to the Sea will mobilize municipalities, schools, campus, workplaces, and community groups to participate and register their support through an interactive website that tracks their results. The Associate Specialist will also support the delivery of other programs under Nature Connected Communities, such as Go Wild Community and Schools grants, within this geographic area as part of the Quebec team, with support from the Director for Quebec.

Key Responsibilities

  • Increase participation in the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup through the Plastic Free to the Sea program by engaging with municipalities, schools and campuses, businesses, and community-led groups
  • Coordinate Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup and Plastic Free to the Sea clean-ups with external partners, and generate results for inclusion on the Plastic Free to the Sea online interactive map 
  • Manage and complete all administrative tasks associated with the programs
  • Support delivery of Go Wild Community Grants in Quebec by assisting with program promotion and administration
  • Support expansion of the Living Planet @ School and Living Planet @ Campus programs in French speaking markets 
  • Keep abreast of related initiatives in other organizations and institutions, emerging trends in community-level work, and assist with identifying potential opportunities for partnership 

What We Are Looking For

  • Bilingual in French and English
  • Post-secondary degree in a related discipline.
  • 3-5 years relevant experience, including 2 years of experience in project management managing various high priority tasks simultaneously with multiple participants
  • Strong interpersonal, written and verbal skills with the ability to communicate the mission of WWF Canada and ability to motivate others in a variety of settings. 
  • Imaginative and proactive in developing programs and relationships.
  • Good organizational skills that reflect an attention to detail and ability to work to deadlines.
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively with others on program development and implementation.
  • Be passionately committed to the mission and objectives of WWF-Canada and to its success in accomplishing these.

Other Information

This is a one-year contract position based out of Montreal
This role will require local travel to various community events. In order to support the ability to transport supplies and travel to these events, a valid Quebec driver’s license is a requirement of this role.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying for this opportunity, you may choose to do so by APPYLING ONLINE HERE or via direct mail. Please be sure to include a cover letter and resume.
 
To apply via direct mail, please send your cover letter, resume, and your answers to the questions to the following questions:

  1. Apart from its mission, what do you feel makes WWF-Canada an employer of choice?
  2. Are you legally eligible to work in Canada?
  3. Are you fully bilingual in English and French?
  4. This is a one-year contract position. Please indicate your understanding of thisl.
  5. What are your salary expectations & how flexible are they?
  6. When would you be available to start?
  7. Where did you see this posting? 

Direct mail applications can be sent to the attention of the Human Resources Department to:
410 Adelaide Street West, Suite 400, Toronto, ON M5V 1S8
 
Deadline to Apply: Please ensure that your application is receiving on or before November 8, 2018, 5 p.m. EST. 
 

Commitment to Diversity and Accessibility

WWF-Canada is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity in the workplace and encourage applications from all qualified candidates including women, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and aboriginal peoples.
 
WWF-Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise the Human Resources Representative in a timely fashion of any accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially. 
 

We thank all applicants for their interest in joining WWF-Canada. Given the volume of applications received, we request that you do not follow up your application with a phone call. We will contact only those candidates selected for interviews, and thank you for your understanding.