Regional Manager – Sea to Sky in Vancouver

The Fraser Basin Council Society (FBC) is a non-profit organization that brings people together to advance sustainability throughout BC. We are seeking a Regional Manager who has a passion for advancing sustainability through collaboration and has the skills and experience needed to lead existing and develop new collaborative initiatives in the Greater Vancouver – Sea to Sky (GVSS) Region. The Regional Manager also oversees our successful and growing province-wide Salmon-Safe BC eco-certification program.

The position offers a competitive salary commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate, a flexible and collaborative work environment and a comprehensive benefits package.

Position Overview

Playing a key leadership role within FBC, the Regional Manager leads the implementation, administration and ongoing development of sustainability-supporting initiatives in the Greater Vancouver – Sea to Sky Region, which includes Metro Vancouver and the western part of the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District. The Regional Manager is also responsible for overseeing the province-wide Salmon-Safe BC eco-certification program for urban redevelopment and agricultural operations. This position is based in our Vancouver office and delivered through a hybrid working arrangement (home and office). From time to time and subject to resources and priorities, the Regional Manager may have opportunities to support initiatives in other regions.

As a member of the FBC Management Team, the GVSS Regional Manager works collaboratively with colleagues to contribute to the ongoing success of the organization in a manner consistent with the Charter for Sustainability, Strategic Plan and Annual Operating Plans.

Essential Job Functions and Duties

• The Regional Manager helps to advance FBC’s sustainability vision – social well-being supported by a vibrant economy and sustained by a healthy environment – by managing existing programs and by developing new programs and projects that meaningfully contribute to the advancement of sustainability in the GVSS region and across BC, including the Salmon-Safe BC program.
• Duties related to existing programs and projects include:
• Developing and managing existing program/project budgets and Annual Operating Plans for the GVSS Region and Salmon-Safe BC program.
• Enhancing program and project collaboration by designing, promoting, convening and impartially facilitating meetings, workshops, webinars and other events that typically involve a broad diversity of governments, private sector entities, not-for-profit organizations and other interests.
• Impartially facilitating resolution of interjurisdictional and other conflicts that may arise through the course of program and project delivery.
• Ensuring effective program and project delivery through the recruitment and management of staff, contractors and volunteers as appropriate.
• Identifying funding sources, developing proposals and securing funding for the delivery and administration of existing programs and projects.
• Providing timely reports to funders.

The Regional Manager has these additional duties:

• Raising awareness of FBC, its mandate and activities among key target audiences in the GVSS region and beyond.
• Maintaining a current understanding of key sustainability issues and opportunities in the region that are relevant to FBC’s mandate and strategic priorities.
• Maintaining and building on positive relationships with elected and staff representatives of government as well as representatives of private sector and non-government entities in the region.
• Facilitating connections and collaboration among organizations and interests that are pursuing common sustainability-related goals in the region and beyond.
• Supporting internal organization-wide planning, reporting and teamwork through various activities.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Knowledge and understanding of the environmental, economic and social dimensions of sustainability issues, policies and practices.
• Demonstrated successful experience in facilitating multi-interest collaboration on sustainability-related topics.
• Significant experience managing complex projects and working with multi-disciplinary and/or interjurisdictional teams.
• Degree in urban planning, natural resource management, environmental management or an equivalent combination of education and training and/or at least three years of relevant work experience.
• Strong knowledge of land use planning challenges and opportunities in BC.
• Significant understanding of, and experience working with, Indigenous communities/Nations.
• Experience tracking and managing budgets, leading the development of funding proposals and securing funding.
• Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Willingness to be flexible as organizational and regional priorities evolve.
• Willingness to travel within BC and to work occasional evenings and/or weekends.

Benefits & Work Environment

FBC offers a comprehensive employee benefits package, which includes medical, dental and insurance coverage, an RRSP contribution matching program and professional development support. FBC has a vaccination and masking policy requirement for all current and future employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. At the current time, staff have the flexibility of working remotely from home and/or working from the office where social distancing between colleagues can be implemented. FBC offers a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Application Instructions

Please send your resume and a cover letter to careers@fraserbasin.bc.ca. Application deadline: March 15, 2023 (5:00 pm PDT). While we are grateful for all applications submitted, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

About the Fraser Basin Council

The Fraser Basin Council (FBC) is a charitable non-profit society that brings people together to advance sustainability in British Columbia. Our vision is for “social well-being supported by a vibrant economy and sustained by a healthy environment.”