[Hiring] Regional Lead @CANADIAN WILDLIFE FEDERATION

Role Description

Reporting to the Manager, Education & Community Development, the Regional Lead is responsible for coordinating and implementing the Canadian Wildlife Federation’s (CWF) education and community development programs delivered through the Canadian Centre for Nature-based Education (CCNbE) within an assigned region.

The Regional Lead plays a key role in delivering education programming, supporting community access to nature-based learning, and fostering strong regional relationships with partners, participants, and volunteers. This role involves a combination of program planning and delivery, community engagement, volunteer coordination, and fund development in support of CWF’s mission and CCNbE objectives.

Through effective relationship building and the application of asset-based community development approaches, this role connects youth, educators, volunteers, and community partners to a wide range of conservation and nature-based education opportunities across their region, whether delivered by CWF/CCNbE or aligned partner organizations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Program Coordination & Delivery:
  • Plans, coordinates, and supports the delivery of nature-based education programs within a designated region.
  • Secures access to program locations, equipment, and materials to support the safe and effective delivery of program activities.
  • Conducts regional-level risk assessments for outdoor and community-based activities and ensures compliance with health and safety policies and procedures.
  • Provides on-site coordination and local support to participants and volunteers throughout program activities, including responding to emerging issues and escalating concerns as required.
  • Tracks program activities, participation, and outcomes, and provides regional feedback, reports, and insights to support program evaluation, continuous improvement, and future initiatives.
  • Collaborates with Marketing & Communications to share regional stories and learning outcomes that enhance awareness of nature-based education and conservation.
• Volunteer & Participant Engagement:
  • Recruits, trains, and manages regional program volunteers.
  • Provides mentorship and guidance to youth and community participants to support positive, inclusive, and engaging learning experiences.
  • Supports youth leadership development and stewardship by connecting participants to ongoing learning, volunteer, or conservation opportunities.
  • Facilitates team-building activities that inspire conservation action and foster community involvement.
• Community & Partnership Development:
  • Establishes and maintains strong partnerships with schools, libraries, community organizations, businesses, and Indigenous communities.
  • Identifies, maps, and nurtures local community assets related to nature-based learning and conservation using an asset-based community development approach.
  • Connects youth, educators, and community members to relevant nature-based education and conservation opportunities, CWF/CCNbE programs, and aligned partner initiatives.
  • Promotes CWF/CCNbE programs to diverse audiences through tailored regional outreach strategies.
  • Represents CWF/CCNbE at community events, gatherings, conferences, public forums, and outreach activities to strengthen relationships and awareness of conservation pathways.
• Fund Development Support:
  • Works with the Fund Development and Program Management teams to identify and pursue funding opportunities.
  • Builds and maintains relationships with local donors, sponsors, and partners to support fundraising efforts.
  • Assists with writing grant proposals and preparing funding reports.
  • Supports the planning and execution of regional fundraising campaigns and events.
  • Assists with other Education activities as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, in Education, Environmental Studies, Community Development, or a related field.
• A minimum of 2 years of related experience.

Requirements

• Full-time indeterminate position.
• Typically working Monday through Friday for 37.5 hours per week.
• Location: Between Lethbridge and Edmonton Alberta, Highway 2 Corridor.
• Employee regularly works in outdoor conditions for programming, with potential exposure to a noisy work environment and unpredictable weather conditions.
• Employee may be exposed to mental stress due to:
  • Regular travel for on-site fieldwork.
  • Regular interruptions and questions from participants, volunteers, or external partners requiring immediate attention.
  • Managing conflicting demands from participants, external partners, and work activities.
  • Unpredictable situations from environmental factors and program participants.
  • Emotionally charged situations that deal with interpersonal conflict with program participants.
• Physical Skills:
  • Skill, coordination, and/or speed are required for:
    • Use of a computer and typing (frequent).
    • Use of equipment such as a GPS, binoculars, gardening tools, and first aid kits (regular).
    • Coordinating and facilitating outdoor programming (regular).
    • Travel/Driving (regular).

Benefits

• Join a team of passionate individuals dedicated to wildlife and habitat conservation.
• Friendly and casual work environment.
• Expand your professional network within science, education, and fundraising sectors.
• We are committed to building a diverse workforce.
• We offer a competitive benefits plan at no cost to employees which include health, dental, vision, and LTD. Enrollment to Employee Assistance Program.
• We offer Group RSP enrollment with up to 5% matching.
• 13 paid stat holidays per year.
• Generous time-off policies include paid vacation days, sick days, float days, and appointment time.
• Complimentary subscription to Canadian Wildlife magazine.

Application Deadline

May 24, 2026

Anticipated Start Date

ASAP

How to Apply

Interested candidates are instructed to submit a cover letter and resume. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We thank all applicants for their interest in the Canadian Wildlife Federation!