Passionate about conservation?
We are – come join us!
We are a small, energetic team working to provide grants for fish, wildlife, and habitat conservation projects across British Columbia. Our office is located in Victoria, BC. To learn more about the Foundation, visit our About page.
What We Offer
With a small management team of two and a unionized staff environment, HCTF offers competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and participation in a defined benefits pension plan. We show our appreciation to staff with a paid health and wellness day each year. We also fund training opportunities for employees who want to further their education.
We Value Collaboration and Mutual Respect
We strive to create an inclusive and inspiring working environment and are committed to recruiting people with a broad range of perspectives and backgrounds. We have a passionate and respectful team where everyone’s opinion is valued and collaboration is key.
We Look Forward To Hearing From You
Current career opportunities are posted below.
Aquatic Program Coordinator
Job Type: Full-time, permanent position (35 hours/week)
Position Location: Unit 102 – 2957 Jutland Road, Victoria, BC
Salary – Grid and Wage: Under review, to be confirmed at time of interview. Anticipated Grid 21, salary range $71,369 to 83,017
Closing Date: Wednesday, July 24th, 2024 at 11:59pm (PDT)
Expected Interview Dates: We expect to conduct interviews for this position around August 6th-7th
Passionate about fisheries, wildlife and habitat conservation? We are – come join us!
The Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation (HCTF) is a non-profit granting organization that funds fish and wildlife conservation projects in BC, as well as several education and conservation stewardship initiatives. We currently have an opening for a full-time Aquatic Program Coordinator. The ideal candidate will be energetic, self-directed, and have a positive approach to their career, their work and their colleagues.
The Aquatic Program Coordinator is part of the Biology Team, and is responsible for coordinating and implementing multiple granting programs managed by HCTF to improve the conservation outcomes of BC’s fish and wildlife and their habitats. The position works out of our Victoria office located near the lovely Selkirk waterfront. The Aquatic Program Coordinator ensures that grants comply with Foundation’s trust purposes, policies and relevant contribution agreements, and that these programs meet HCTF’s strategic objectives.
The following is a summary of the Aquatic Program Coordinator’s key responsibilities to see if the position piques your interest. A full job description can be found here. If you are interested and want to apply, please email a cover letter and resume describing how you meet the required qualifications to careers@hctf.ca.
Quick snapshot of being the Foundation’s new Aquatic Program Coordinator:
- Coordinates multiple granting programs, including proposal application intake, reviewing and assessing proposals, and preparing information for Technical Review Committees (maps, data, reports)
- Communicates with potential applicants to answer questions and provide guidance on eligibility and other process details
- Build and maintain positive relationships with a broad range of individuals and partners
- Coordinates, schedules, and attends Technical Review Committee meetings; synthesizes discussions, and records recommendations
- Coordinates contracts for external experts to assist with technical reviews, project evaluations, or other program needs
- Maintains project databases and provides overall support for project management and reporting, including reviewing grant reports, processing funding condition submissions, and project change requests
- Works closely with Finance, Communication, and Administration staff to ensure the delivery of those components of the Aquatic grant programs are met
- Participate in development of new processes and systems to improve effectiveness of programs and projects
Thank you for your interest in working with the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation!
