Job Type: Full Time, Contract (March 31, 2026, with possibility for extension)
Salary Range: $47,000-$50,000 based on qualifications
Posting Closes: January 9, 2025
The Invasive Species Centre aims to mobilize action against invasive species that harm the environment, economy and society. Incorporated as a not-for-profit in 2011 as a hub for collaboration and knowledge sharing, we have grown into a respected collaborator and leader in invasive species knowledge and action. We rely on values of inclusion, innovation, stewardship, collaboration, and commitment to excellence to achieve our vision of a Canada where land and water are protected from invasive species.
If you are passionate about protecting forests, land, and water in Canada and enjoy working as a part of an upbeat and fast-paced team, please follow the application instructions at the end of this posting.
Position Summary
The Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator will work under the ISC’s Programs team and be responsible for the coordination of the ISC’s multiple aquatic invasive species projects. This work consists of implementing programs to prevent the introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species through creating digital outreach campaigns, social media and web maintenance, coordinating special events, partner outreach and coordination, and presentations, media engagement, and overall budgeting and coordination of projects. This position will also focus on development of aquatic invasive plant management plans and communications plans.
Other tasks can include responding to information inquiry requests, presenting to interested groups on aquatic invasive species, events, and leading committee meetings.
We offer a fun, vibrant workplace with flexibility and shared passion for protecting the environment. This is a one-year contract position to start, with opportunity to continue for additional years, contingent upon funding. We believe in supporting our team as much as possible, with a competitive compensation package including wages, minimum of 2 weeks of vacation, 12 paid holidays, paid personal days, paid sick leave, contribution to personal and professional development and many opportunities to learn new skills. The ISC offers hybrid work opportunities for team members in Sault Ste. Marie.
Principal Accountabilities
- Implementing established programs to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species
- Project management including tracking program deliverables, budgeting, tracking key performance indicators and reporting
- Development of digital outreach campaigns including social media marketing, influencer outreach and paid advertising
- Development of management plans focusing on aquatic invasive species including plants
- Webpage creation and maintenance
- Special event coordination
- Event/conference attendance
- Outreach material and new tool development
- Grant writing and business development for AIS projects
- Coordinating meetings consisting of multiple stakeholder groups
- Liasing with partner organizations to meet deliverables
Minimum Qualifications
The successful candidate will be a university or college graduate or have equivalent experience in fields such as biology, fisheries, environmental science/studies, or other related fields. They will have a minimum of 2 years of professional experience in competencies listed below.
Preferred Qualifications
- Possess a Bachelors’ degree or equivalent additional certification in biology, fisheries, environmental science/studies, or other related fields.
- Knowledge of aquatic invasive fish, invertebrates, and plants
- Possess a valid G-class drivers licence, ability to travel and preferably access to a vehicle.
Minimum Competencies
The successful candidate will have strong:
- Organisational skills: ability to quickly design and implement programs and processes, communicate with team, track grants throughout granting cycle, respond to requests in a timely way
- Project Management skills: Ability to develop, manage and track projects, keeping activities on time and on budget and report back to funders
- Administrative skills: Knowledge of office procedures, knowledge of or willingness to learn invoicing, tracking expenses
- Strong Science Communication Skills: The ability to express themselves clearly in conversations and interactions with others, through writing, speaking, and images
- Technical and data management expertise: computer proficiency and experience with Microsoft Office software especially Excel, Adobe Acrobat, social media, email marketing, and survey applications
- Knowledge of invasive species: Working general knowledge of environmental science and invasive species considered an asset
- Teamwork skills: Have a can-do and optimistic outlook, help to set a tone of cooperation within the work group and across groups; coordinate own work with others, respond positively to instructions, procedures, and feedback
- Time management and flexibility skills: manage multiple projects; determine project urgency in a practical way; create detailed action plans and budgets, adapt well to changing priorities, deadlines, and directions
- Initiative: identifying what needs to be done and doing it before being asked or before the situation requires it; plan work and carry out tasks without detailed instructions
Other Requirements
- The candidate must be legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial legislation and regulations
- Bilingual in French, English, and/or Indigenous languages would be an asset
- Must work within standard business hours and occasionally evening and weekends depending on work requirements
- Willingness and ability to travel as required (est. 5-10 days annually)
- The candidate will need to comply with all ISC policies
- Ability to start position as soon as possible
Please submit application package as a single PDF, including cover letter and resume, which includes your education and work experience history to:
- Rebecca D’Orazio, Aquatic Invasive Species Team Lead
- Invasive Species Centre, 1219 Queen Street East, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 2E5
- Email: info@invasivespeciescentre.ca
No telephone calls, please. Only candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted.
Please note that this position is pending confirmation of funding.
The Invasive Species Centre is an equal opportunity and accessible employer. The Invasive Species Centre will provide accommodation for candidates with disabilities during the recruitment process, upon request.