[Hiring] Land Stewardship Manager @The Nature Conservancy of Canada

Role Description

The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is looking for a Regional Vice President, Atlantic to join a team committed to protecting our most important natural areas and the plants and animals they sustain.

The Land Stewardship Manager is responsible and accountable for ensuring Conservation Agreements, stewardship projects and activities are in keeping with NCC’s vision and mandate, comply with NCC-wide Policies, Procedures, and Supporting Documents (PPSDs) and are not posing legal and corporate risk. The manager provides direction for reducing and managing responsibilities and liabilities on NCC lands, identifies stewardship best practices, and recommends improvements to NCC stewardship programs to maximize conservation outcomes.

Qualifications

• Post Secondary or Graduate Degree in ecology, conservation biology or related discipline
• At least 5 years of related experience or the equivalent
• Knowledge of and experience with land transactions and NCC practices and processes
• Experience with NCC’s Land Information System
• Minimum 3 years of experience with Conservation Agreements

Requirements

• Conservation Agreements Review and Approval for their monitorability and enforceability
• Ensuring issues revealed during Conservation Agreement compliance monitoring are appropriately remedied in a timely manner, reported and tracked
• Annual reporting on key performance indicators
• Developing stewardship policy, procedure and supporting documents
• Providing directions for reducing and managing responsibilities and liabilities on NCC lands
• Ensuring land uses and stewardship activities on NCC lands and Conservation Agreements are consistent with intended uses and conservation objectives
• Liaising with external partners to maintain best conservation operation practices
• Developing and delivering effective training and provide staff with on-going support and learning opportunities related to NCC’s Conservation Agreement Program
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Land Stewardship and the VP of Conservation Policy and Planning

Skills and Aptitudes

• Problem-solving skills; ability to make decisions, sound judgment; creativity
• Strong data analysis skills
• Familiarity with land titles and land description
• Demonstrated understanding of legal agreements and the issues and requirements involved in their use
• Ability to foster good working relationships with NCC staff at regional and national levels as well as external partners
• Proactive – able to anticipate and plan for future needs
• Demonstrated project management skills, including planning, budgeting and organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfort communicating with a wide variety of audiences
• Flexibility in approach – the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of risk management and related due diligence required
• Knowledge of and experience in on-the-ground stewardship
• Experience in training delivery would be an asset
• French language skills would be an asset

Application Deadline

August 7, 2026 | 11:59pm EST, 9:59pm Mountain Time, 8:59pm Pacific Time, 10:50pm CST, 00:59 am +1 AST

Benefits

• Commitment to providing a healthy, safe, barrier-free and inclusive workplace
• Striving for bold conservation achievements in which equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) are the norm
• Encouragement of applications from diverse communities
• Accommodations available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process