Oversee critical aspects of conservation campaigns and policy recommendations
Develop partnerships with government and industry representatives
Represent CPAWS Yukon at engagement meetings, open houses, and stakeholder workshops
Produce briefing notes and attend meetings with government ministers and senior bureaucrats
Facilitate community participation in engagement processes
Lead and assist with campaign planning to advance specific conservation initiatives
Work with CPAWS National staff on select conservation planning and strategies
Serve as a spokesperson addressing media, supporters and the public on issues
Organize events and meetings including logistics, volunteers, speakers, agendas, and promotion
Supervise and direct Conservation Coordinators and support them as needed

Strong understanding of conservation in the Yukon
Self-motivated and able to work autonomously
Strong verbal, written and communications skills
Experience working with First Nations governments and/or communities is beneficial
Diploma, degree or experience in environmental science/ecology, natural resource management, planning, geography, public policy, or Indigenous governance is helpful
Experience as a supervisor and/or manager is beneficial
Ability to create simple maps using GIS software is an asset but not required
Ability to create simple graphics using Canva or Adobe Illustrator/InDesign is an asset but not required
A driver’s license is required
A willingness to provide a criminal record check including vulnerable sector check within 1 month of the start of employment

Conservation Manager

Key skills