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CPAWS Saskatchewan Executive Director
- Location: Saskatchewan (variable)
- Type: Half-time (20 hours / week) position, with the possibility to evolve into a full time position depending on funding availability
- Applying: Please submit your resume and cover letter (indicate your salary expectation in the cover letter) to info@cpaws-sask.org
- Deadilne: January 7, 2010. Those candidates selected for further screening will be contacted in January 2010.
The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) is seeking an Executive Director for its Saskatchewan Chapter.
CPAWS is dedicated to protecting wild ecosystems and to promoting awareness and understanding of ecological principles within those ecosystems. CPAWS works both cooperatively in multi-stakeholder processes and with individuals to achieve these goals.
As the Executive Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for the overall leadership of CPAWS Saskatchewan (CPAWS-SK). Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will:
- Generate and carry out projects and campaign activities as approved by the CPAWS-SK Board of Directors.
- Engage with governments, First Nations, local communities, progressive industries and other environmental organizations on a regular basis to negotiate “wins” for conservation.
- Develop and implement fundraising strategies that will secure funds to finance CPAWS-SK campaign activities and CPAWS-SK overhead expenses.
- Oversee Chapter budgeting.
- Oversee liaison activities with CPAWS National.
- Manage the day – to – day operations of CPAWS-SK
- Assist with the planning, preparation and execution of board meetings.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate will demonstrate adequate education, experience and skills to successfully perform the duties of the chapter Executive Director. The successful candidate will possess:
- Demonstrated experience in a leadership capacity
- Undergraduate Degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience
- Personnel, budget, time, and project management expertise
- Fundraising, communications, and marketing savvy
- Public speaking and presentation skills
- Substantial knowledge of environmental issues both provincially and nationally
- Computer skills
- Ability to travel
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Verifiable record of successfully completed projects
- Ability to build and maintain partnerships with governmental agencies and non-governmental agencies
- Ability to work out of a home office
The following experience would be considered an asset:
- Experience working with First Nations communities in northern Saskatchewan
- A demonstrated understanding of the forestry and/or energy sectors
For more information on CPAWS, go to www.cpaws.org.
Posted December 14, 2009
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