Join our team! We’re hiring a Deputy Director

Position: Deputy Director

• Deadline:  The deadline to apply is May 5, 2021 at 5 p.m. PDT.
• Projected Start Date: June 1st, 2021
• Location:  Preference will be given to applicants who live in British Columbia and specifically in the Columbia Basin where many of our projects are currently located. Our head office is located in Nelson, BC where the majority of our staff work. Ideally, the successful candidate will be able to periodically visit the office for meetings.
• Hours: 32-40 hours per week

About the organization:  Join our growing team who are all incredibly dedicated and passionate about all things water! Living Lakes Canada bridges the gap between science and action to foster citizen-based water stewardship. Our mandate is to help people across the country understand the intimate connections between water quantity, water quality, land-use, climate change, biodiversity, and healthy human communities by building a water stewardship ethic that we can be proud of.

Job Summary: Reporting to the Executive Director, the Deputy Director will be responsible for directing and managing the activities of Living Lakes Canada (LLC) in accordance with policies, goals, and objectives established by the Executive Director and the Board of Directors. The Deputy Director will ensure the achievement of short- and long-range goals for operations, human resources, financial performance, communications, public relations and growth, and oversee fundraising within the organization to ensure financial health. The Deputy Director will be responsible for promoting LLC’s vision and mission, fostering a culture of collegiality, collaboration, mentorship and learning, and being an effective communicator on behalf of the organization and its programs.

Responsibilities: 

• Monitors the day-to-day running of LLC’s programs and projects to ensure they are managed effectively and efficiently and that all contractual obligations are fulfilled.
• Liaises with Executive Director to report on operational activities and set or review strategic goals
• Effectively communicates to the Team, conducts meaningful Team Meetings, and clearly outlines to the Team any changes to strategic goals.
• Guides, supports and reviews staff and contractor execution of reports on annual operational plans and key performance indicators.
• Develops strong relationships with existing and new funding partners in addition to the overseeing of researching, writing, and submitting funding proposals and reports.
• Oversees implementation of a fundraising plan, sourcing of funds and the allocation of fiscal and material resources.
• Tracks all grant deadlines and manages and supports each Program Manager in applying for grants.
• Supports the management of all human resources including the recruitment, hiring, termination, supervision, training, development, evaluations and compensation of staff and contractors.
• Implements progressive and fiscally sound policies and procedures; This will be done in collaboration with the Director of Administration and Accountant of the organization.
• May be required to act as Executive Director in the absence of the Executive Director, and, as required, to take on roles assigned by the Executive Director.

Core Competencies: 

• A proven and effective agent for social and/or environmental change.
• Strong interpersonal skills that inspire commitment, collaboration and teamwork.
• Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing, with diverse audiences and the media.
• Adaptable, strategic thinker with the capacity to manage and lead change. Capacity to identify common interests and negotiate solutions involving diverse stakeholders.
• Trustworthy leadership stature, projecting confidence and composure, and who demonstrates openness, trust, ethics and integrity.
• Results-oriented business and organizational development skills with the capacity to identify and act on opportunities.
• Models, inspires and nurtures a learning orientation and culture.
• Demonstrates a commitment to the empowerment, development and mentoring of staff.
• Commitment to building effective and inclusive networks to further organizational goals.
• Inspires, collaborates, and builds relationships to ensure successful fundraising campaigns and sourcing continuous revenue.

Qualifications: 

• An undergraduate or graduate degree in a relevant field such as environmental studies, politics, public policy, business administration or communications
• A minimum of 5 years of leadership roles within a not-for-profit organization, or an equivalent of education, training and experience.
• Preference will be given to applicants with a background or experience in the environmental sector.

To Apply:

• Please submit a resume and cover letter with references to info@livinglakescanada.ca no later than May 5, 2021 at 5:00pm PST. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.