SENIOR CONSERVATION PLANNER

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CPAWS Calgary/Banff in Calgary, Alberta is currently seeking to fill the following position:

Senior Conservation Planner

Scope of Work

Reporting to the Executive Director, the position is responsible for:

• Developing and implementing conservation policy and land use policy in southern Alberta as a cohesive and integrated effort with the following stakeholders and partners: environmental organizations, municipal governments, special interest groups, provincial government departments, and corporate stakeholders
• These conservation planning efforts have four main foci:
  1. The protection of the Castle Wilderness
  2. Influencing the Southern Alberta land use framework, in particular the Southern Alberta Regional Plan
  3. Protection of wildlife habitat and movement in the Crowsnest Pass and the East Slopes of the Southern Rockies
  4. Planning and implementation of stewardship efforts for the larger region of Southern Alberta.
• advising the Executive Director on policy and operational matters
• ensuring that laws, regulations and policies are followed
• developing and maintaining effective working relationships with representatives from other organizations, professional associations, the media and other stakeholders in the Southern Alberta Region
• implementing operational plans and management of budgets
• providing the leadership required for CPAWS Southern Alberta to fulfill its goals and objectives.

Competencies of the Position

Knowledge

• Knowledge of provincial legislation affecting land-use
• Knowledge of land use management and conservation, policies and processes
• Knowledge of budgeting, financial management
• Knowledge of policy and program development, management implementation and evaluation.

Skills

• Strong skills in problem-solving, critical thinking required to develop and implement policies and plans
• A high proficiency in writing and speaking in English
• Strong interpersonal skills and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently, in a team environment and influence outcomes of team work
• Ability to work with organizations from diverse political, social and cultural backgrounds
• Ability to motivate people
• Ability to react quickly and effectively to unexpected or unusual situations
• Ability to manage professional and non-professional staff and contractors
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative.

Personal suitability

• Tact, discretion
• Flexibility, adaptability and a sense of humor
• Physical and emotional stamina
• Enjoys co-coordinating information, directing the work of others, negotiating with members of legislative and governing bodies, boards, senior managers.

Employment requirements

A bachelor’s degree in urban and regional planning, geography, architecture, engineering or a related discipline is required. A master’s degree in one of these disciplines is desirable.

Membership in the Canadian Institute of Planners or a provincial planning institute is desirable.

Experience in land use planning, management and conservation, policies and processes. Experience in conservation policy and program development, and knowledge of provincial legislation affecting land-use is required.

Progressive experience in management positions in planning is desirable.

How to Apply: Please forward your cover letter and resume to lallan@cpawscalgary.org.

No phone calls please.