Director, Sustainability Program

Come join Canada’s best-known environmental organization and help influence all sectors of society in adopting more sustainable practices

The David Suzuki Foundation
Since 1990, the David Suzuki Foundation has worked to find ways for society to live in balance with the natural world that sustains us. Focusing on three program areas - oceans and sustainable fishing, climate change and energy, and sustainability - the Foundation uses science and education to promote solutions that help conserve nature in Canada's terrestrial and marine environments.  Sustainability Within a Generation (SWAG) lays out nine core goals Canada can achieve by the year 2030.  Learn more about the SWAG Program and the Foundation at www.davidsuzuki.org.

Director, Sustainability Program
As a key member of the Foundation’s management team, you will report directly to the CEO in our Vancouver office.  You will lead a passionate team of policy analysts and outreach coordinators based in Vancouver and Ottawa.  As an inspiring leader, you will get the opportunity to develop, implement and administer the SWAG strategic plan and develop program areas; communicate your work to internal and external audiences; provide leadership and manage staff; and build relationships with individuals, industry, businesses, and governments.  By leading projects from conception to fruition, you will play an integral role in shaping the program to fulfil its mission of protecting the health and environment of future generations.  

In addition, you will develop and implement strategic communication plans with our dynamic Communications team and act as the program’s media spokesperson when required.  You will also be a creative participant in the development of fundraising plans, including proposal development, program reports, and updates for external funders.  With a solid understanding of human resources practices, you will support, coach and evaluate program staff through recognition, motivation and supporting employees in their individual career development.  

Qualifications
You have a Master’s Degree plus a minimum of 10 years experience managing national campaigns or programs, with a minimum of 5 years of staff supervision; or, significant related education and experience.  Solid knowledge of environmental issues within the scope of SWAG; current knowledge of political landscape at the provincial and federal levels and overall knowledge of the environmental community in Canada is essential.  You are a well developed creative and strategic thinker, with a positive respectful style complemented by excellent communication skills.
 
We welcome your resume and cover letter at jobs@davidsuzuki.org quoting 2007S20 in the subject line. Please articulate your interest and how you meet the role criteria. The Foundation offers a flexible workweek arrangement and an attractive compensation package that includes a range of benefits and an RRSP plan.