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 About the David Suzuki Foundation

Always grounded in sound evidence, the David Suzuki Foundation empowers people to take action in their communities on the environmental challenges we collectively face. Through evidence-based research, policy analysis, education and citizen empowerment, we conserve and protect the natural environment to create a sustainable Canada.

Our mission is to protect nature’s diversity and the well-being of all life, now and for the future. Our vision is that we all act every day on the understanding that we are One with Nature. #OneNature

You can learn more about us at www.davidsuzuki.org.

The David Suzuki Foundation hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equality and diversity within its community and to a welcoming and inclusive workplace. We especially welcome applications from Indigenous persons, minority group members, women, persons with different abilities, people of all sexual orientations and genders, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. 

Job Description

Position Title: Nature-Based Solutions Campaign Economist

Terms: Permanent, full-time (34 hour/ 4-day week).  Some travel, weekend and evening work will be required.

Location: Based at our Vancouver office. Remote work during Covid-times.

Reporting to: Director General, BC and Western Canada

Salary: 50-60k, based on experience.

• Are you a talented campaign economist lead who loves combining economics and ecology to tackle the environmental issues of our times?
• Are you passionate about working with local governments and leading nature-based solutions projects?
• Do you want to lead a team of exceptionally talented and bright people to make a real difference in the world? 

About the role:

We are currently looking for a savvy and talented Campaign Economist Lead for our inspiring Nature Based Solutions and Re-Wilding projects.

Your immense knowledge of using a systems-approach to quantification and management of nature-based solutions (NbS) for municipal services has an everlasting impact on communities for positive change. You’ll be working under the guidance of our amazing Director General, BC and Western Canada and responsible for leading a team of motivated experts.

Science-based solutions excite you and you want others to feel the same way and to support our important work. You have exceptional communications and public engagement skills and enjoy spearheading engaging public campaigns as the public face of DSF’s nature-based solutions and re-wilding projects.

Responsibilities

• Set, meet and exceed targets that move our NbS strategic goals forward.
• With confidence, you ensure accuracy and the quality control of final products.
• Provide exceptional technical team management to diverse members across Canada.
• Guide and support the DSF NbS Manager by identifying barriers and opportunities.
• Lead stakeholder relations to build ever-growing support for programming.
• Oversee and complete economic analysis.
• Personify good values, judgment, and solid ethics. 

Education and Experience:

• Graduate-level qualification in Environmental or Ecological Economics Resource Management, or Ecology.
• Champion of systems-thinking approaches to transformation.
• Strong understanding of new economic thinking and practice.
• Extensive experience working with and leading multi-disciplinary teams.
• Expert in working with municipalities and communities, including public engagement and mobilisation with great stories to share.

What you bring to the role:

• Exceptional leader with strategic planning abilities.
• Collaborative.  Energetic and dedicated.
• Enviable project management skills and change management skills.
• Designation and membership in relevant organizations.
• Superb written and spoken English language skills. French language skills are an asset.
• Hold respect for the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP).

What You Get:

• Being a part of a team of superstars.
• Generous benefits package.
• 4-day work week.
• Amazing work culture with smart colleagues that really care.
• An experience working in an organization with a focus on technology.

Please submit your cover letter and your resume online and submit your application by going to https://davidsuzuki.org/careers/

The position will stay open until it is filled.  Only qualified applicants will be contacted for interviews.

We recognize the importance of a diversified workforce, and we encourage women, Indigenous People(s), First Nations, Inuk/ Inuit and Métis candidates, members of visible minorities and persons with different abilities to apply.