Agricultural preservation, Ecological health

● Local Agriculture
● Local Farmers
● Local Food

Position: Farmland Trust Project Manager 
Organization: District C Farmers’ Institute / Community Farmland Trust 
Location: Central/Northern British Columbia (Remote/Virtual with regional engagement)

Term: March 15, 2026 - September 15, 2026 
Compensation: Contract basis; $35.00/hour (Up to 500 hours; Max $17,500) 

Job Summary 

The Farmland Trust Project Manager will serve as the primary driver for the establishment and operationalization of the Community Farmland Trust.

Reporting to a volunteer start-up committee, the Manager will transition the project from a proposal to a functional non-profit society. This role is a hybrid of organizational development, administrative coordination, and strategic stakeholder engagement. 

Key Responsibilities 

1. Organizational & Legal Foundation 

• Facilitate the legal incorporation of the non-profit society. 
• Lead the application process for Registered Charity status with the Canada Revenue Agency. 
• Articulate and draft the Trust’s initial founding principles and operational policies. 
• Develop a five-year business plan and a template farm management plan (focusing on hay-to-diversified-land conversion). 

2. Committee Support & Administration 

• Act as Recording Secretary for the Community Advisory and Scientific Advisory committees. 
• Coordinate the first Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the society. 
• Serve as "virtual receptionist," managing all voice, text, and email inquiries. 
• Maintain detailed records on protected properties, easement statistics, and monitoring reports. 

3. Outreach & Stakeholder Engagement 

• Partnership Building: Establish at least five key partnerships with community groups.
• Communications: Develop the Trust’s website, print materials, and social media presence. 
• Landowner Relations: Build relationships with landowners to discuss protection tools and easement agreements. 
• Public Education: Promote farmland protection through blogs, newsletters, and media outreach. 

4. Financial & Project Management 

• Oversee project budgets and ensure financial compliance. 
• Lead fundraising initiatives and prepare future funding applications/proposals. 
• Produce a comprehensive final report at the end of the contract term. 

Qualifications & Skills 

• Proven Experience: Successful track record in charity registration and non-profit incorporation. 
• Communication: Exceptional writing skills for compelling blogs, newsletters, and social media content. 
• Leadership: Experience working with volunteer committees and diverse stakeholders (government, farmers, community groups). 
• Technical Knowledge: Understanding of land conservation principles, easement agreements, and (ideally) GIS software. 
• Independence: Ability to work as the sole paid staff member, maintaining high self-motivation and organization. 
• Values: A deep passion for agricultural preservation and ecological health in BC. 

Application Process 

Please send your resume and cover letter to district.c.farmers@gmail.com by February 15, 2025. 

Please mention you saw this at rcen.ca or goodwork.ca.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.