Non-profit / Charity Operations, Administration

Position: Operations Manager
Organization: Watershed Watch Salmon Society
Location: Fraser Valley / Lower Mainland, BC

Watershed Watch Salmon Society is a science-based charity working to defend and rebuild B.C.’s wild salmon. 

Operations Manager

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in a related field (e.g., Business Administration, Nonprofit Management, Environmental Sciences) or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years in administrative and/or project support (nonprofit/charity experience is a strong asset).
• Strong financial acumen with hands-on experience in nonprofit finance, full-cycle bookkeeping, and budget development, tracking, and reporting.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets), Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT) and content tools (Meta Business Suite, Canva, Adobe). WordPress familiarity is an asset.
• Bookkeeping training/experience with QuickBooks Online; comfortable with full-cycle bookkeeping and payroll.
• CRM experience (preferably Keela and NationBuilder) or ability to learn quickly.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong time management, attention to detail and organization.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work both independently and collaboratively in a remote setting.
• Ability to problem-solve, think creatively and strategically, and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Willingness to occasionally work evenings/weekends.
• Familiarity with Pacific salmon ecology and management (nice to have).

How to Apply

Please email your resume and cover letter as one PDF file to Aaron Hill, Executive Director, at admin@watershedwatch.ca with “Operations Manager” in the subject line by October 6, 2025 (11:59 pm PT).

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

Equity & Accessibility

Watershed Watch Salmon Society is committed to employment equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, women, LGBTQ2S+ individuals, and people with disabilities. If you require accommodations at any stage of the process, please let us know—we’re committed to providing an accessible and inclusive experience. All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.