Location: Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario preferred and other locations in Ontario considered

Start Date: February or March 2025

Salary Range: $50,000 -$60,000 based on experience

Job Type: Full-time, two-year contract, with opportunity to continue

The Invasive Species Centre aims to mobilize action against invasive species that harm the environment, economy and society. Incorporated as a not-for-profit in 2011 as a hub for collaboration and knowledge sharing, we have grown into a respected collaborator and leader in invasive species knowledge and action. We rely on values of inclusion, innovation, stewardship, collaboration, and commitment to excellence to achieve our vision where land and water in Canada are protected from invasive species.

We have established relationships with many Indigenous communities through collaborative projects over the years and are committed to further growing and learning with Indigenous communities. The new Indigenous Partnerships and Programs Coordinator will “be a bridge” to these communities and to Indigenous ways of knowing in support of Invasive Species Centre’s work on biodiversity, invasive species, and stewardship of land and water.

If you have lived experience and knowledge of First Nations communities in Ontario are passionate about working with Indigenous communities, protecting forests, land, and water, and enjoy working as a part of an upbeat team, please find more details and follow the application instructions here: https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/about-us/careers/

Position Summary

The Indigenous Partnerships and Programs Coordinator will lead outreach and relationship building with Indigenous communities and help coordinate with Indigenous communities on invasive species projects. This work consists of reaching out and supporting Indigenous communities, co-developing programs to prevent the introduction and spread of invasive species, coordinating events, outreach and presentations, and overall project budgeting, management and reporting.

We offer a fun, vibrant workplace with flexibility and shared passion for protecting the environment.  This is a two-year contract position to start, with opportunity to continue for additional years, contingent upon funding. We believe in supporting our team as much as possible, with a competitive compensation package including wages, benefit package after six months, minimum of 2 weeks of vacation, 12 paid holidays, and 2 paid personal days to help support cultural/personal needs, paid sick leave, contribution to personal and professional development, and many opportunities to learn new skills. The ISC offers hybrid work opportunities for team members in Sault Ste. Marie.