Overview

About us

The Canadian Council on Invasive Species (CCIS) is anon-profit multi-agency organization that works collaboratively to support actions and share information that can help reduce the threat and impacts of invasive species. The New Brunswick Invasive Species Council (NBISC) is a collaborative initiative involving a number of agencies formed to enhance coordination and collaboration on addressinginvasive species within the province of New Brunswick. This position will implement a collaborative initiative between CCIS and NBISC.

Job Description & Responsibilities

This is an exciting opportunity to take a lead role in education and outreach strategies to motivate New Brunswickers to change their behavior and take action against invasive species. Thefull time project coordinator willimplement aprogram to protect our freshwater ecosystems, economy and way of life.

  • Planning and delivery of outreach events, workshops and activities that provide practical actions to prevent the spread of invasive species.
  • Building capacity with partner organizations on implementing behaviour change programs.
  • Build web and social media presence and increase awareness on invasive species.
  • Facilitating collaboration and coordination on invasive species related matters across the province
  • Tracking and reporting project activities.

Qualifications and Skills:

  • Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience, preferably in leadership position
  • Field of study related to biology, communication, or education.
  • Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Attention to detail and superior organizational skills.
  • Bilingual, with oral and written fluency in French.
  • Curious, self-motivated, and capable of building lasting relationships.
  • Ability to workas part of a team and independently.
  • Able to work occasional weekends and week day evenings.
  • Valid Driver’s Licence

Position: Project Coordinator
Organization: Canadian Council on Invasive Species
Location: Fredericton NB (flexible)
Duration: until March 31, 2020 with possibility for extension
Hours: Full-time (37.5 per week)
Wage: $20.00 -23.00/hour
Start date: August 6 or sooner

To apply, please email your resume and cover letter as a single document to nb.invasive@gmail.com with “Project Coordinator” as the subject line. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Application deadline: July 22, 2019