Join SCBC in caring for our lands, waters, and wildlife.
SCBC’s mission is to strengthen ecological stewardship in BC through the collaborative creation and delivery of educational, technical, and capacity-building programs and resources for organizations, governments, businesses, and community members through cooperative partnerships. Our vision is that British Columbians understand, enjoy, and sustain healthy ecosystems through stewardship.
Working with the Stewardship Centre for BC
SCBC offers a fun, flexible, and collaborative work environment supported by a great team of staff, a Board of Directors, partners, and working committees. Despite working remotely at locations throughout BC, we are bonded in our goal of strengthening stewardship at home and nationwide.
The following principles guide the operations and initiatives of SCBC:
- Information is credible, knowledge-based, accessible, and responsive to stewards’ needs.
- Programs are partner-based, inclusive, and non-partisan.
- Initiatives respect the interests and rights of all participants.
- Operations are conducted in an effective, efficient, and accountable manner.
The Stewardship Centre for BC is committed to advancing justice and equity in our organization, work, and hiring practices. Therefore, we encourage applications from all who are qualified, including Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, women, LGBTQIA2S+ and persons with disabilities. We strive to create an inclusive culture supporting collective growth, learning/unlearning, and meaningful work. We value diverse perspectives and will consider relevant life experience alongside professional qualifications when reviewing applications.
Open Positions
Executive Director, Stewardship Centre for BC
Application deadline: July 18, 2024
About the Role
Reporting to the SCBC Board of Directors and the SCBC Conservation and Stewardship Practices Committee, the Executive Director strives to achieve SCBC’s strategic goals, which include:
- Building knowledge, understanding, and action for healthy ecosystems in BC
- Engaging British Columbians in stewardship
- Building the capacity of stewardship organizations
- Strengthening the capacity of SCBC.
The Executive Director leads SCBC contractors on projects that focus on establishing effective land use management and practices that protect ecosystems and encourage ecosystem resilience.
This is a unique opportunity for a strategic, collaborative, and technical leader with significant experience in the principles of shoreline restoration and/or ecosystem management.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will have a strong science-based approach and technical expertise with a deep understanding of the application of Green Shores principles. The preferred candidate will have a minimum of ten (10) years of applicable experience with progressive leadership roles in the realm of shoreline restoration and will hold a Master’s degree (in conservation, natural resources, shoreline, or ecosystem management) with demonstrated leadership and sector acumen, grant writing and fundraising experience. This position requires excellent interpersonal and planning skills with the ability to organize, moderate, and facilitate strategic discussions, training, and collaborative opportunities across cultures, disciplines, and belief systems.
Remuneration
The Salary for this position is $105,000 per year for 32 hours per week on a contract basis.
Location
This remote work-from-home role requires occasional travel within British Columbia and Canada (Maritimes). A home base in the Lower Mainland of BC is preferred.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this unique opportunity with SCBC, please contact Harbour West Consulting at 604-998-4032 or forward your resume, a letter of introduction, and the names and contact details of three references to info@hwest.ca by July 18, 2024.