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DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS

Location: Abbotsford, BC

Industry: Agriculture, Not for Profit
Occupational Category: Director, Environmental Programs
Hours: Full-time
Salary: TBD based on qualifications

Description: BCAC is seeking a Director of Environmental Programs to join our Abbotsford office. The Director will join the lead team to develop, oversee and implement environment related projects.

Key responsibilities:

• Delivery of ARDCorp's Environmental Farm Plan Program including recruiting, training and management of staff and contractors
• Oversee delivery of the BC Climate Action Initiative
• Maintain productive, effective and mutually beneficial relationships with stakeholders, including funders and partners within the agriculture and environment sectors

Educational requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in agriculture, natural resources, project management, business or other related field of study

Experience requirements:

• Minimum 5 years management experience

Desired Skills:

• Project or program management
• Ability to work under time pressure
• Strong communication skills, especially proficient report writing skills
• Experienced in preparing and monitoring budgets; strong understanding of accounting processes and financial statements

Qualifications:

• Experience leading diverse and decentralized teams - allocating resources, and managing performance
• Results driven, able to see the big picture but focused on the details
• Team player with the ability to collaborate broadly, but also provide insightful authoritative leadership on issues response and time-sensitive endeavors
• Familiarity with agricultural practices

If this sounds like you, the preferred application process is to forward a resume and detailed cover letter outlining your pertinent qualities and qualifications to Anna Marie White.

We seek to fill this position immediately. A full job description is available on request to the above email (via Anna Marie White).

Date Posted: 2019-12-06