JOB OPPORTUNITY

Position: Operations Specialist
Organization: Nature United
Location: Hybrid (at least one day in Toronto office)

Who We Are:

Nature United is a national organization that is reimagining conservation across Canada. We believe that nature—thriving and full of life—is the foundation of strong communities, a prosperous economy, and a future worth passing on to our grandchildren. We believe that reconciliation is at the heart of our progress as a nation. And we believe that Canada can be a global beacon for hope. We work to advance sustainable resource management by supporting Indigenous leadership and authority and to harness the power of nature to address the climate crisis by advancing natural climate solutions. Nature United is an affiliate of the global organization The Nature Conservancy (TNC).

As a conservation organization, we support the authority of Indigenous peoples to steward and manage their lands and waters by working in partnership with Indigenous Nations to strengthen governance, build on-the-ground stewardship capacity, support leaders, and catalyze local economies. Diversity, equity, inclusion and justice are central to achieving our conservation mission and we are committed to co-creating a culture that is equitable and a workplace that is diverse, inclusive and safe for all staff, partners, donors, and volunteers.

Our goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues feel a sense of belonging, and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. We know we’ll only achieve our Mission by hiring and engaging a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. In addition to the requirements in our postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of inclusion! Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote myriad staff members, “you’ll join for our mission, and you’ll stay for our people.”

What We Can Achieve Together:

The Operations Specialist will be a key member of Nature United’s Operations team and report to the Deputy Director. They will oversee and administer the organizations business operations processes, monitor, and evaluate the effectiveness of the organization, and strategize, design, and execute plans for continuous improvement initiatives as part of our organizational excellence strategy.

The Operations Specialist will manage the day-to-day logistics for Nature United’s Toronto office and provide support to other remote office locations, as needed. We expect this will include coordinating an office move within the first year of employment. They lead operations teams’ meetings and cross functional operational excellence groups. They will communicate with staff in various programs across the organization and will develop and keep up to date on best practices and standard operating procedures to improve team functions.

The Operations Specialist will bring project management, communication skills and operations experience to meet the strategic priorities of the organization. They will use a variety of systems including Smartsheet and MS Teams to manage projects and be a resource to other team members in navigating the systems.

This position must be located in Toronto and be available to work from the office at least one day a week.

RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE

• Develop documentation, provide recommendations, and host training to enhance the systems and tools used by the team.
• Oversee the organization’s Quarterly and Annual reviews and reporting processes.
• Track operations department spending and support the Finance department with payment tracking and forecasting.
• Lead cross functional operational excellence working groups.
• Coordinate the day-to-day general office management functions for the Nature United main office in Toronto, including but not limited to ordering supplies, liaising with IT, and communicating with property management. This may also include coordinating a move to a new office location.
• Work independently, working with manager/team on complex matters as needed.
• Make independent decisions within the scope of work assignments.

We’re Looking for You:

Nature United is a workplace where we care about each other and know that that our work makes a difference. We’re looking for someone with excellent organizational, collaboration, and communication skills and experience in designing, organizing, and directing complex projects. You will work closely with the Finance, Legal, Operations, and People Teams to advance our strategic priorities and reimagine conservation in Canada.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing mission of conservation by supporting the work of our team. We hope you will continue to develop and grow your career at Nature United. Join us as we impact conservation across Canada and 80+ countries and territories around the globe!

What You’ll Bring:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years related experience or equivalent combination
• Experience implementing complex processes and strategic program goals
• Experience writing reports and analyzing and interpreting data
• Experience managing and implementing complex projects with multiple variables
• Experience with business process analysis and/or improvement
• Experience with MS Office suite of tools
• Experience working with cross-functional teams
• Basic financial and grant management experience

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong organization skills, accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tasks
• Experience implementing new technologies to achieve desired results
• Experience interpreting guidelines to achieve desired results

We recognize that women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities and other equity-deserving groups are less likely to apply if they do not match most of the qualifications. Nature United finds strength in diversity of backgrounds, lived experiences, knowledge, and identities. We strongly encourage those interested who bring new perspective to apply.

What We Bring:

Nature United offers a comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits. Learn more about our benefits in the Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.

We’re proud to offer a work environment that is supportive of the health, well-being, and flexibility needs of the people we employ!

Salary Information:

The estimated starting salary for this position is dependent on experience, qualifications, and location.

• Salary range in Toronto, ON is: $84,000 – $90,000 CAD annually.

How To Apply:

To apply for job ID 55898, submit your cover letter and resume online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/. Please indicate you saw this at GoodWork.ca.  Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact applyhelp@tnc.org .

In your cover letter, please include an example from your current or previous work which illustrates your experience coordinating business processes.