Environmental Program Manager

Employer

Living Lakes Canada

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Environmental science
• Natural resources management and policy, other
• Data modelling/warehousing and database administration
• Geology/Earth science, general
• Hydrology and water resources science
• Geographic information science and cartography
• Project management

Work setting

• Work in employer's/client's home
• Non-governmental organization
• Environmental and conservation society
• Field work - wet sites

Tasks

• Administer programs related to scientific fields
• Conduct research
• Develop programs related to scientific fields
• Monitor budgets allocated to environmental programs
• Prepare research papers, educational texts or articles
• Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia
• Project management
• Participate in fundraising activities
• Supervise and co-ordinate field survey activities
• Liaise with community agencies or partners, and identify additional or alternative services and provide referrals
• Liaise with staff on data requirements, collection and availability

Area of work experience

• Project planning
• Groundwater protection and management

Specialization or experience

Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Area of specialization

Water resources

Scientific specialization

• Natural and applied sciences
• Natural resources
• Ecology
• Climate change
• Environment

Security and safety

Basic security clearance

Transportation/travel information

Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Fast-paced environment

Own tools/equipment

• Computer
• Internet access

Personal suitability

• Ability to multitask
• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Team player
• Collaborative

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the equipment you need to work from home (like internet and a workspace)?
• Do you live near the job location?

Employment terms options

Flexible hours

Experience

Experience an asset

Employment terms options

To be determined

Green job

Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Workplace information

Hybrid

Health benefits

Health care plan

Financial benefits

Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Variable or compressed work week
• Wellness program

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Indigenous people

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

Supports for visible minorities

Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)