Job Opportunity

Position: Conservation Operations Specialist, Indigenous Stewardship
Organization: Nature United
Location: flexible in Canada

This is a two-year term position

Who We Are:

Nature United is a national organization that is reimagining conservation across Canada. We believe that nature—thriving and full of life—is the foundation of strong communities, a prosperous economy, and a future worth passing on to our grandchildren. We believe that reconciliation is at the heart of our progress as a nation. And we believe that Canada can be a global beacon for hope. We work to advance sustainable resource management by supporting Indigenous leadership and authority and to harness the power of nature to address the climate crisis by advancing natural climate solutions. Nature United is an affiliate of the global organization The Nature Conservancy (TNC).

As a conservation organization, we support the authority of Indigenous Peoples to steward and manage their lands and waters by working in partnership with Indigenous Nations to strengthen governance, build on-the-ground stewardship capacity, support leaders, and catalyze local economies. Diversity, equity, inclusion and justice are central to achieving our conservation mission and we are committed to co-creating a culture that is equitable and a workplace that is diverse, inclusive and safe for all staff, partners, donors, and volunteers.

Our goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues feel a sense of belonging, and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. We know we’ll only achieve our Mission by hiring and engaging a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. In addition to the requirements in our postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of inclusion! Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote myriad staff members, “you’ll join for our mission, and you’ll stay for our people.”

What We Can Achieve Together:

The Conservation Operations Specialist, Indigenous Stewardship (2-year term) will be a key member of our Conservation Department supporting the Capacity Strengthening for Indigenous Stewardship Team (70%) and Northern Team (30%). They will bring project management, budget management, communication skills, and operations experience to strengthen the team and support the implementation of the program’s strategic priorities. They will ensure that staff (as well as contractors and partners) are working as effectively and collaboratively as possible, while efficiently responding to other organizational requests. They will report to the Indigenous Stewardship Director and be a member of the Standards, Processes and Operations Team (SPOT), which contributes to organizational excellence and consistency in administrative practices across the organization. The Conservation Operations Specialist, Indigenous Stewardship will be passionate and committed to supporting Indigenous-led and Northern conservation work.

Roles and responsibilities will include:

• Under the direction of their manager, lead the collaboration and coordination of the Strategy and program teams, including members of cross functional teams. This will include scheduling meetings, setting agendas, facilitating meetings, taking notes, tracking action items, and ensuring follow-up
• Supporting the development of work plans (identifying key milestones and timelines) and tracking and reporting on their progress
• Supporting the annual budgeting process, and tracking budget and spending throughout the fiscal year to identify issues and assist in responding to changes
• Managing the drafting, development and payment of all grants, contracts and agreements, and working with Grants Specialist and legal staff on approval processes
• Managing annual business rhythms, including quarterly and annual strategy reviews and reporting to the Board and Leadership Team
• Tracking progress and collecting relevant information for Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) frameworks, including documenting learnings and ensuring lessons learned are discussed and applied
• Maintaining and organizing digital files as per organization standards
• Ensuring compliance with organizational policies and procedures and external (donor/legal/ government) requirements, including identifying and communicating program risks and contingencies
• Coordinating information sharing with the Communications and Philanthropy Teams to ensure cross-programmatic objectives and reporting needs are met
• Collaborating with other Program Operations Specialists across Nature United, including implementing processes and procedures as directed by the Leadership Team and Deputy Director
• Providing support for internal and external research
• Contributing to the implementation of Nature United’s Indigenous Right Relations Strategy
• Supporting advancement of key projects, as needed

We’re Looking for You:

Are you looking for work you can believe in? Nature United is a workplace where we care about each other and know that what we do matters, and that our work makes a difference. We currently have a vacancy for a Conservation Operations Specialist, Indigenous Stewardship to work with Nature United’s Supporting Indigenous Stewardship and Northern Strategies.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing mission of conservation by supporting the work of our team. Join us as we impact conservation across Canada and 80+ countries and territories around the globe!

What You’ll Bring:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years related experience or equivalent combination
• Project management experience
• Experience coordinating teams and facilitating communications with a wide range of people
• Experience designing, coordinating and implementing administrative processes
• Experience in business writing, editing, and proofreading
• Experience synthesizing information and generating reports
• Experience organizing time and managing diverse activities to meet deadlines

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience coordinating internal and external meetings and events
• Knowledge of budgets and financial reporting
• Experience with adaptive management and monitoring, evaluation and learning frameworks
• Ability to work independently and remotely
• Familiarity or experience with project management software (e.g. Smartsheet, Microsoft Teams)
• Experience working with Indigenous communities/organizations and/or knowledge of current and historic context of Indigenous peoples in Canada

We recognize that women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities and other equity-deserving groups are less likely to apply if they do not match most of the qualifications. Nature United finds strength in diversity of backgrounds, lived experiences, knowledge, and identities. We strongly encourage those interested who bring new perspective to apply.

What We Bring:

Nature United offers a comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits. Learn more about our benefits in the Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.

We’re proud to offer a work environment that is supportive of the health, well-being, and flexibility needs of the people we employ!

Salary Information:

The estimated starting salary for this position is dependent on experience, qualifications and location.

• Salary range in Canada is $75,000 – $80,000 CAD annually

How To Apply:

To apply for job ID 56615 submit your cover letter and resume online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/ by 11:59 PM EST on May 18, 2025.

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