Manager, Public Sector Partnership Program

As Canada’s largest environmental charity, the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) has worked with partners to conserve natural landscapes since 1962. Together, we deliver solutions to address the dual crises of biodiversity loss and climate change through large-scale and long-term conservation. We create lasting change for the planet and its people by partnering with Indigenous Nations and communities, governments and businesses around shared interests. Nature makes it possible. To learn more, visit natureconservancy.ca.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Funding Programs Management (within the Strategic Operations & Support department), the Public Sector Partnership Program Manager (NHCP – Natural Heritage Conservation Program) position is mandated with ensuring successful delivery of the Natural Heritage Conservation Program. A core function of this position is to work collaboratively and supportively within the Funding Programs Management Team, and with Operations colleagues and other business units across NCC in order to leverage the NHCP program to support NCC’s 2022-2030 Strategic plan goals (i.e. Accelerate Conservation and Grow support).

Key Responsibilities

• Grant administration, design, and implementation
• Program tracking, auditing of expenditures, drafting/writing annual reports and work plans;
• Recommending annual funding allocations internally and implementing strategies that support NCC’s Strategic Plan initiatives
• Ensuring compliance with program parameters and conservation agreements
• Liaising with internal and external partners, including Environment and Climate Change Canada’s Program staff and other program partners such as Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) and Wildlife Habitat Canada (WHC);
• The delivery of other reports and ad-hoc requests related to funding program management, including providing support on other public-sector funding programs that may arise and assisting in the identification of other public sector funding opportunities and options.

Position Requirements

Skills

• Advanced knowledge of MSExcel including pivot tables, filters, formulas, function and complex linked worksheets
• Project management experience
• People leadership experience
• Strong attention to detail
• Well-developed communication skills (written, verbal, and listening) exemplified by creating briefing notes, status reports and summary presentations.
• Problem-solving and analysis skills, ability to make decisions, sound judgment and creativity
• Proactive - able to anticipate and plan for future needs
• Ability to foster good working relationships to achieve success
• Willingness to work as a team towards a common goal; understanding of team dynamics, ability to compromise and contribute collaboratively
• Working knowledge of databases and database management
• Basic knowledge of accounting practices (reviewing financial statements)
• Knowledge of conservation science, securement, stewardship, species at risk, and NCC practices and processes would be considered an asset
• Experience working in NCC’s databases and applications (i.e., LRM, FE, RE) would be considered an asset
• Fluency in French (both written and spoken) and experience working with PowerBi would be considered an asset

Experience Required

• Post-secondary degree
• Practical experience in a non-profit organization with particular emphasis on complex, inter-departmental funding administration, conservation data management, financial data management and analysis.

How to Apply

NCC is an equal opportunity employer. If you are interested in joining our team, please submit your cover letter, resume and salary expectations through our Career Centre.

Application Deadline

February 3, 2025 | 11:59pm EST, 9:59pm Mountain Time, 8:59pm Pacific Time, 10:50pm CST, 00:59 am +1 AST

NCC hires based on merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We strive for bold conservation achievements in which equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) are the norm. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. NCC implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. 

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For a confidential inquiry, contact us by email at hr@natureconservancy.ca to make any required arrangements. If you have questions regarding accessible employment at NCC, please email us at hr@natureconservancy.ca.