Media Releases

Position Description The Senior Specialist Marine Ecosystems and Sustainable Shipping, reports to and works closely with the Vice President, Oceans. The position also works closely with the Director, Quebec Region who holds the decision-making authority for activities in Quebec. This position contributes directly to delivery of Oceans Program priorities...

HALIFAX, March 22, 2018 –  World Wildlife Fund Canada is pleased by today’s announcement of two new candidate marine protected areas (MPAs) under the Oceans Act, as well as one conservation area under the Fisheries Act. These very diverse sites will protect a variety of important habitats, including areas...

ST. JOHN’S, N.L., March 22, 2018 – WWF-Canada is deeply concerned by the 70 per cent decline in capelin abundance over the last two years, and maintains that capelin are still vulnerable to fishing in the face of declines largely driven by poor environmental conditions. Sigrid Kuehnemund, vice president...

Position Description This individual will have a passion for winning, distaste for the status quo and wants to make a positive contribution to this planet for future generations. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic, well-rounded individual, with proven fundraising and/or business development experience, relationship management, strategic thinking and...

Position Description The Associate Specialist, Donor Engagement is responsible for annually implementing and managing WWF-Canada’s program for soliciting and stewarding gifts in the mid-level donor audience ($1,000 – $9,999) and being the point of contact for a national senior volunteer program “Friends of WWF” managed by the Major Gifts...

MARCH 6, 2018 — Earth Hour, WWF’s landmark movement, is set once again to unite millions of people around the world to show their commitment to the planet. As our one shared home faces the dual challenge of climate change and plummeting wildlife populations, the world’s largest grassroots movement...

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’s mission is to stop the degradation of the earth’s natural environment and to...

OTTAWA, Feb. 27, 2018 – The Canadian government took a significant step toward protecting species at risk today with a $1.3 billion budget commitment over five years. World Wildlife Fund Canada welcomes this important and historic investment in nature. Wildlife loss is a Canadian problem outlined by WWF’s recent...

Position Description The Senior Specialist, Marketing & Partnerships reports to the Director, Community Giving & Marketing and is responsible for the strategy and execution of multi-channel marketing and communications programs in support of the fundraising function at WWF-Canada. The primary focus of this role will be to support our...

Position Description The Specialist, under the direction of the Senior Specialist, Arctic Species and Ecosystems, will focus on implementing WWF-Canada’s work on Arctic caribou (barren-ground, Dolphin and Union, Peary) in the western Canadian Arctic and contribute to caribou conservation projects across Canada and internationally. The specialist will also contribute...

We’re looking for dynamic and motivated volunteers to represent WWF at various tabling and outreach events year-round, both indoors and outdoors. These events will increase public awareness of and engagement in our programs including Living Planet @School/Campus, In the Zone, Shoreline Cleanup, as well as Living Planet @Work. Volunteers...

TORONTO, Feb. 22, 2018 — Everyone at World Wildlife Fund Canada is saddened by the passing of Sonja Bata, who was key to the establishment of WWF in Canada through her leadership as former board chair and her innumerable intellectual, social and financial contributions.    Megan Leslie, president and...