Biodiversity Conservation

Contract: Contract for Project Coordination: Other Effective Area Based Conservation Measures (OECM)
Organization: Long Point Biosphere Region
Location: Partially virtual. Candidate will need to be able to travel in Norfolk County for fieldwork and meetings.

The Long Point Biosphere Region is a 26,250-hectare Great Lakes coastal ecosystem designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to combine biodiversity with community development.

One of 738 biospheres in 134 countries, 19 in Canada, the LPBR undertakes key projects in Biodiversity Conservation, Sustainable Communities, Knowledge Sharing, and Climate Action.

Protecting key lands and associated biodiversity in Norfolk County is a core activity of our work through our Protected Areas (PA) and Other Effective Area Based Conservation Measures (OECM) projects. This work directly contributes to Canada’s commitments under the Convention on Biological Diversity to achieve the protection of 30% of the nation’s terrestrial area.

We are seeking an independent contractor to work with the LPBR Board of Directors, our current contractors, and partner organizations to deliver the following project coordination services:

• Prioritize and evaluate lands for OECM status.
• Lead analyses of biodiversity and relevant land protections for each site
• Complete and submit Decision Support Tool (for each PA/OE)
• Meet with interested landowners and land managers.
• Facilitate/contribute to Conservation Plans for target properties.

Provide timely and professional reports to the Board, supervisors, and partners.

• Other duties to advance project objectives.

Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• The independent contractor will work with minimal direction, be strongly meticulous, and possess strong writing and communication skills.
• Background in Conservation Biology, Ecology, Protected Areas, or related field
• Biodiversity principles, restoration, data, GIS/maps.
• Protected areas and associated federal, provincial, and municipal legislation, conservation easements and related tools, conservation financing.
• Familiarity with local environment and biodiversity in Norfolk County
• Analysis, strategy, persuasion, communication, diplomacy, and collaboration
• Ability to engage others in ideas and plans.
• Familiarity with local culture and agriculture community in Norfolk County

Contract duration: Immediate to April 1, 2026.

Salary range: Currently under review, commensurate with skills and qualifications

The Long Point Biosphere Region is currently renewing our strategic plan, diversifying our revenue base, shifting from a working to governance board, and establishing a salaried staff model. This position will be of interest to candidates who are keen to be part of this transformation and may be interested in a future leadership position if funding becomes available.

To apply: please email expression of interest and qualifications to: admin@longpointbiosphere.com by April 30, 2025.

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