The Atlantic Salmon Conservation Foundation

Conservation Program Coordinator (Full Time)

Based at: Fredericton, NB

Job Purpose Summary: To administer projects funded by the Foundation, liaise with funding recipients and participate fully in the project identification and selection process in Atlantic Canada and Québec.

Language requirements: Proficiency in English and French is necessary to converse freely with Foundation recipients and volunteers.

Reports to: Executive Director

 

1. Key Responsibilities

Application Process Management:

• Assess the policy, program and scientific merits of applications for funding prior to sending to advisory committees
• Assist the advisory committees in assessing applications according to Foundation policy and goals
• Provide advice to potential applicants
• Assist the Executive Director in overseeing and managing the application process
• Organize meetings and prepare meeting materials

 

Project Coordination:

• Work with recipients to draft funding agreements, identify project objectives, performance measures and schedule
• Work with recipients to ensure the terms and conditions of funding agreements are fulfilled
• Audit funded projects for performance, financials and other record keeping

 

Database Management:

• Update the Foundation database
• Extract project information for entry into database
• Assist in creating queries and reports from the database

 

Partnership Development:

• Work with the Executive Director to meet community groups to promote the Foundation
• Work with potential applicants to encourage partnership formation

 

Communications:

• Work with the Executive Director to prepare communications materials
• Manage Foundation website and social media
• Coordinate workshops, webinars, or other forums to promote ASCF and share information

2. Qualifications:

• Science or Administration degree from a recognized university
• Experience in field projects related to fisheries or environmental management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Willingness to travel and to periodically to work flexible hours
• Able to work independently and on multiple congruent items
• Attentive to detail

 

Competition Closes: 24 June 2022 at 5:00 pm

Apply with CV & covering letter by email to: Charline McCoy, charline@salmonconservation.ca