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Closing date: August 12, 2022

Salary: Negotiable and commensurate with experience. Approximate range: $68,000-$72,000 per year, plus benefits.

Job type: Full-time, permanent 

Start Date: As soon as possible

Location: Lower Mainland, BC (preferred)

Come be part of a winning team of wild salmon defenders! Watershed Watch Salmon Society is a respected and influential non-profit organization that promotes wild salmon and watershed conservation throughout British Columbia. For over 23 years we have been boosting habitat protection and restoration, sustainability in salmon fisheries, reform of BC’s salmon aquaculture industry, and the implementation of the laws and policies that protect wild fish and the waters they swim in. We are a federally registered charity with a strong legacy as a science-based watchdog organization, working with diverse allies and engaging the public to protect wild salmon and watersheds in BC. We have offices in Vancouver and Victoria, and an engaged base of supporters across the province.  

Our Operations Director will support and guide our small team in all aspects of organizational operations, financial planning, and fundraising, working closely with our Executive Director, Financial Manager and Communications Manager.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who:

• Wants to make a positive difference for B.C.’s wild salmon and watersheds, and the ecosystems and communities they support;
• Has proven experience as a non-profit administrator, with strong knowledge of grant management, budget development and tracking, finance, accounting and human resources management;
• A strategic, rational thinker and creative problem-solver who is self-motivated, organized, adaptable and detail-oriented, with excellent time and project management skills. 
• Has excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Is comfortable and adept in a leadership role;
• Has experience working with a wide range of donors from individuals to larger foundations and is able to build and maintain relationships;
• Is familiar with provincial and federal regulations relating to societies and charities;
• Knows, or can quickly learn how to use the following digital tools: Google Drive and Docs, Keela (CRM and donation tracking), Nationbuilder, Asana (project and task management), Quickbooks, MS Excel, MS Word. Experience with WordPress, social media, and other communications tools would be assets; 
• Is comfortable working with a team that is spread throughout the lower mainland and Victoria;

Responsibilities

• Act as the core administrative executive for our effective team of conservation advocates, overseeing budgeting, operations and financial management;
• Lead grant development, tracking and reporting and work with our Financial Manager to keep staff up to date on project revenue and expenses, coordinating staff efforts to proactively address funding gaps and opportunities;
• Work with our Executive Director and other staff to ensure work plans and activities align with our goals, strategic plans, budgets, and grant deliverables and timelines;
• Coordinate financial and activity reporting to our Board of Directors and external reporting (e.g. lobbying, CRA annual reports, etc.);
• Work with our Communications Manager and/or Engagement Manager to manage our Contact Relationship Management system and ensure donor and donation data are up to date and oversee issuing of tax receipts; 
• Assist with developing and executing our fundraising plan, including donor relations;
• Supervision or assistance with other administrative tasks, including staff expense management, banking, mail collection and payroll administration.
• Assist our Executive Director in human resources management, including hiring, generating and tracking contracts for staff and external contractors, and reviewing staff performance, and ensure all staff are well versed in operating policies and practices;
• Attend occasional field trips, retreats, conferences and work-related social events to enhance your connection with colleagues, allies and the wild salmon ecosystems that we defend;
• Coordinate with external partners as needed for the administration of collaborative projects.

To Apply:

Please email your resume and cover letter in one file to Aaron Hill, Executive Director at admin@watershedwatch.ca with “Operations Director” in the subject line. When submitting your application please name and save your document with your first and last name in the title, such as: “Ann_Smith_Cover_Letter and Resume.pdf” 

Watershed Watch is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, political belief, age, gender, sexual orientation or class.  All applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. No phone calls please.