Job Title: Executive Director
Organization: Eastern Charlotte Waterways Inc. http://www.ecwinc.org
Location: Black's Harbour, New Brunswick

Employment type: full-time
Salary: $40,000-$50,000 depending on experience
Start date: anticipated mid-February 2012 start date

Job Purpose and Organization Description

Eastern Charlotte Waterways Inc. is an environmental not-for-profit organization based in Black's Harbour, New Brunswick. The organization focuses on environmental monitoring in both inland and coastal environments, and has a growing on-site laboratory to support operations. The Executive Director will oversee the day-to-day management of the organization, including project development, funding procurement, staff management, management of organizational and project budgets, and public awareness/relations. This rewarding position provides an opportunity to refine diverse skills while contributing to one of New Brunswick's longest-standing and most prominent environmental organizations.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities of the Position

• In consultation with community groups and other stakeholders, identify environmental priorities, associated funding opportunities, and submit competitive and creative funding proposals to finance projects;
• Secure, oversee and report on operational finances;
• Direct the recruitment, management, and orientation of staff;
• Manage relationships and correspondence with stakeholders from the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors, as well as individual volunteers and board members;
• Procure contracts for the provision of sample collection and analytical services;
• Assume primary responsibility for networking and promotion, developing and maintaining partnerships;
• Identify, pursue, and implement business development opportunities for ECW's accredited laboratory;
• Monitor and report on project progress, track deliverables, and revise project activities accordingly in conjunction with project staff;
• Plan and monitor the allocation of resources (human, financial, and physical) to projects to ensure adherence to budgets and financial reporting requirements;
• Review the quality of project tasks regularly and evaluate project outcomes to maintain high standards;
• Write and edit reports to communicate progress to funders, to disseminate information to stakeholders, and to document project outcomes in technical and scientific formats;
• Deliver public presentations and assume PR responsibilities in relation to the organization's activities and policies;
• Participate meaningfully on multi-stakeholder committees to address issues of local environmental, economic, and social concern;

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant scientific discipline, or a suitable combination of academic and practical experience in the environmental field
• Candidates with an academic or practical background in business or management will be considered, provided other essential qualifications are met
• Candidates with post-graduate experience will be looked upon favourably, particularly in the discipline of Environmental Management

Essential Qualifications

• Strong writing and public speaking skills
• Strong environmental ethic and enthusiasm for public engagement in environmental issues
• Experience working with multi-stakeholder or multi-sectoral groups
• Strong leadership skills, with ability to motivate others
• Familiarity with Microsoft software -- Excel, Word, and Powerpoint
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask
• A minimum of two years relevant work experience, in the environmental sector or business administration

Asset Qualifications

• Managerial or administrative experience in a not-for-profit environment
• Experience in small business development and financing, or customer service relations
• Experience writing the following: project/grant proposals and reports, technical reports, academic journals
• Knowledge of environmental legislation in New Brunswick
• Knowledge of current resource conflicts in rural and coastal New Brunswick
• Experience in business/organizational promotion
• Experience increasing volunteer engagement
• Experience with GIS software, social media, and publishing software
• Understanding of aquatic ecosystem dynamics

Applicants must be Canadian citizens, or have permanent resident status.

To apply for this position, please email a cover letter and resume to rjm.ecw (at) nb.aibn.com*, with the subject line heading "Executive Director Application". We thank all those who apply for their interest in this opportunity, however due to the volume of applications received, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.