Senior Climate Program Manager - 1 Year Parental Leave Contract - Environmental Defence

About the Role

Environmental Defence Canada (EDC) is a leading Canadian environmental advocacy organization that works with government, industry and individuals to defend clean water, a safe climate and healthy communities. You will be joining a mission-oriented organization with solution-oriented team members who strive to improve our communities and environment. This is a full-time position with an excellent benefits package, 4 weeks vacation, employee and family assistance plan, half-day Fridays between Canada Day and Labour Day and an RRSP matching program. Salary range is $80,000-95,000 depending on experience. This role will be reporting to the Campaigns Director.

Purpose of the Role

Environmental Defence seeks a highly-committed and experienced Senior Program Manager with knowledge of climate and energy policy. The Senior Program Manager will be a key figure in leading Environmental Defence’s efforts to secure effective climate change solutions nationally, oppose environmentally destructive projects and policies, erode the power of the oil and gas sector to undermine climate policy and increase the salience of climate issues in Canada’s national political discourse. In this role, you’ll be coordinating campaigns that build awareness about climate change and its solutions and mobilizing Canadians to demand stronger policies and programs to fight climate change from the federal government. You will be working with other members of the Environmental Defence climate team. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of and experience with climate and energy policy, campaign strategy development, managing teams and project management. Experience in government relations, policy development and communications would be an asset.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor federal policy developments related to climate and energy transition issues.
• Contribute to the overall strategic direction of EDC’s climate programming and engagement in the national political discourse.
• Contribute to the development of campaign and organizational strategy.
• Directly oversee and manage a small number of staff.
• Represent Environmental Defence in coalitions with other climate organizations.
• Develop relationships with civil servants, elected officials, and political staffers relevant to the climate file at the federal level.
• Act as a media spokesperson across multiple media platforms.
• Participate in briefings, committee hearings, and other fora where federal climate policy is being debated.
• Produce relevant communications-ready information that can be used for blogs, video, website text, press releases, op-eds, newsletters, social media content, and reports.
• Assist with writing grant applications and funder reports.

Skills and Experience

• 5+ years’ experience working on environmental issues or public policy with government or an NGO, with demonstrated success leading issues-based campaigns.
• Demonstrated experience managing small, high-performing teams.
• Deep understanding of climate and energy issues.
• Strong political awareness and strategic insight.
• Excellent oral and written communication; media spokesperson skills an asset.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Experience with government relations, coalition building, media and/or politics a plus.

Location

This role will be a hybrid role, part-time in the office and part-time work from home. Toronto or Ottawa preferred.

To apply

Please apply through https://edc-careers.applytojobs.ca/. The position will be open until filled.

Racialized communities and others from equity-seeking groups are disproportionately affected by climate change and environmental degradation, yet they are significantly under-represented in environmental organizations. We believe that those most impacted by these issues must have access to paid positions in organizations dedicated to environmental defence and justice. Environmental Defence strives to create a workspace that reflects the diversity of identities and lived experiences within the communities we serve. If you see yourself reflected in 80% of the requirements for this role, we strongly encourage you to apply.

If you require any accommodations for your interview, please contact hr@environmentaldefence.ca.