Employment Opportunity - Environmental Coordinator
Lakeland Industry and Community Association (LICA) is pleased to invite applications for a full-time temporary maternity leave term position for its Environmental Coordinator. The position is full-time, up to 40 hours per week for a term of up to 78 weeks. This position is to be filled immediately.
The Environmental Coordinatoris responsible for the delivery of environmental programs within the LICA region, with a particular focus on watershed programs and alignment with the Water for Life Strategy. Wage will be determined based on experience and qualifications.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Strategic Development
- Along with LICA staff, develop the Strategic Plan and Annual Work Plans.
- Implement strategies identified in the Board-approved Annual Work Plans.
- Support the preparation of the Watershed Planning and Advisory Council (WPAC) grant application and execution, along with the associated reporting, as needed.
- Seek additional funding and lead the preparation and execution of other grant applications, along with associated budgets and reporting, for Board-approved projects.
- Contribute to the development of the Strategic Plan budget.
- Make recommendations to the Board of Directors on continuous improvement of environmental programs.
- With the Executive Director, be aware of and plan for emerging issues, initiatives, and technologies.
- Liaise with other stakeholders and partners on technical and project levels.
- Evaluate environmental management program effectiveness, efficiency, and contractor performance. Routinely report back and make recommendations as needed to the Board of Directors.
2. Environmental Program Operations
- Along with LICA staff, be responsible for the execution of the WPAC Annual Work Plan and day-to-day operations.
- Participate in provincial WPAC meetings, conferences, and summits, as required, and represent LICA as the WPAC Manager for the Beaver River Watershed, as delegated.
- Manage the execution of Board approved projects once funding is secured.
- Manage the implementation of the Integrated Watershed Management Plan (IWMP) for the Beaver River Watershed including:
- Plan, coordinate, and facilitate LICA Watershed Committee meetings, including annually reviewing and amending committee Terms of Reference, drafting meeting agendas, and working collaboratively with the Committee Chair.
- Plan, coordinate and deliver IWMP implementation projects and programming.
- Provide updates annually on IWMP implementation.
- Attend and provide technical expertise at LICA’s Committees, as required.
- Develop (Memorandum of Understanding) MOU, contracts, and procedures/protocols for the hiring and management of contractors to assist with program implementation.
- Ensure operations are within the scope of program work plans and budgets.
- Support the ALMS LakeWatch program.
- Attend conferences/workshops, as directed.
- Attend LICA Board Meetings.
- Participate in Watershed Stewardship Groups, as directed.
- Provide direction to temporary employee(s), as required.
- Develop strong professional relationships with new and existing partners.
- Conduct fieldwork, including sampling for LICA’s early detection monitoring program for aquatic invasive species, and assessments, as required.
- Lead the development of projects and programming in alignment with the WPAC Mandate and Roles Document (MRD) with the Government of Alberta.
3. Education and Outreach
- Support the Education & Outreach and Community Outreach Coordinators in planning, coordinating, facilitating, and delivering environmental education and outreach programs.
- Develop, create, and maintain community programs, events, and workshops.
- Assist with the development of brochures, newsletters, and other publications.
- Contribute to the preparation of the Annual Report.
- Assist with the planning and delivery of the Annual General Meeting and Open Houses.
- Provide content for social media and website updates.
- Develop and execute release strategies for project reports.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Degree in Environmental Sciences, or a related field (geography, biology, forestry)
- At least two years’ experience in environmental program coordination and/or project management
- Experience with budget management.
- Strong organizational, communication, and public speaking skills.
- Ability to multi-task and meet required deadlines.
- Strong computer skills, using Microsoft Office and Outlook.
- Self-motivated and well-developed research skills.
- Flexible and able to work independently.
- Valid Driver’s license
- Access to a reliable vehicle and the ability to travel throughout the LICA region (Travel will be required for this position, with mileage reimbursement)
- Experience working and/or volunteering in the non-profit sector is considered an asset
For more information about LICA, visit www.lica.ca or call us at (780) 812-2182.
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to LICA by January 25, 2026:
Lakeland Industry & Community Association (LICA)
Attention: Kristina Morris, Executive Director
P.O. Box 8237
Bonnyville, AB T9N 2J5
Email: lica2@lica.ca
(Quote “Environmental Coordinator Application” in the subject line)
