Associate Specialist, Species Conservation

WWF

Job Description

WWF-Canada seeks an energetic and self-driven Associate Specialist, Conservation Research to join our Science, Research and Innovation (SRI) team. Reporting to the Senior Specialist, Species Conservation, the Associate Specialist will support the organization by providing scientific research, data management, and natural history expertise. This role provides vital research and expert wildlife knowledge to ensure WWF’s conservation advocacy and actions are based on strong conservation science. The Associate Specialist will help develop, rigorous, scientific conservation metrics to track and report on the impact of WWF-Canada’s conservation efforts across the organization. It is also responsible for helping to identify locations of priority “blue carbon” (i.e., coastal vegetated habitat) sinks in Canada and assist with the development of recommendations for implementing nature-based solutions in these regions.

This role also involves working closely with colleagues across the organization — including our Communications, Development, and Community Giving teams — to ensure all our external facing products maintain the highest credibility and scientific accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducting research and data collection by assessing, compiling, and cataloguing baseline and spatial, biological, environmental, and traditional knowledge information.
• Developing, rigorous, scientific conservation metrics to support WWF’s priority programs by tracking progress towards goals and targets and reporting on impact.
• Delivering high-quality research and analytical products within project deadlines.
• Provide conservation science and natural history expertise to ensure WWF’s species
communications products are always scientifically accurate.
• Ensuring an efficient and effective process for conservation team review of marketing, communications, and fundraising materials, including images, video, and written content.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in zoology, biology, ecology, or similar field plus at least 1-year related experience (or Bachelor’s degree plus 2-3 years of relevant work experience).
• Strong natural history knowledge and ability to identify Canada’s wildlife species, particularly species at risk.
• Knowledge of biodiversity and conservation issues in Canada
• Strong database management skills, including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Office.
• Experience gathering research and data from various government and academic sources.
• Ability to work collaboratively in multi-person teams.
• Exceptional written and verbal communications skills.
• Excellent ability to multi-task and manage multiple competing priorities.
• Strong problem-solving and strategic thinking capabilities coupled with an outcome, delivery-oriented approach.
• Bilingual considered an asset.

Other Information

Please note this is a 1 year contract position.
This role can be based out of any of WWF-Canada offices – Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, Halifax, Victoria, St. John’s, or Iqaluit

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying for this exciting opportunity, you may submit your application either through our online portal or direct mail. Please submit your application using one method only. 

Online  
You can submit your cover letter and resume by clicking HERE.

Direct Mail
Attn: Human Resources Department  
410 Adelaide St West 
Suite 400  
Toronto, ON M5V 1S8 

If you are submitting an application via direct mail, please include your answers to the following questions:  

  1. Apart from its mission, what makes WWF-Canada an employer of choice for you? 
  2. Are you legally eligible to work in Canada? 
  3. What are your salary expectations? 
  4. How flexible are your salary expectations? 
  5. Where did you see this posting? 

Deadline to Apply

Please ensure that your application is received on or before January 10 at 5 pm 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 or email. We will contact only those candidates selected for interviews and thank you for your understanding.