Conservation Logistics Manager
Employer:
The Calgary Zoological Society
Location:
Calgary (City), Alberta
Closing date:
March 11, 2025
Responsibilities:
- Lead a team of 4-5 conservation staff members, including field logistics, field technician, and intern positions to contribute to applied conservation activities.
- Provide strategic direction and management support to staff responsible for equipment and supply purchasing, maintenance, storage, and shared usage of key assets, including field vehicle needs, as well as the field visits of non-program staff.
- Identify and implement efficiencies in logistical operations of the C&S team's work, including field accommodations, travel, office space and IT needs, legal and administrative documentation.
- Manage budgets focused on conservation logistics and interns.
- Serve as coordinator and primary editor for program partnership agreements, data sharing agreements, memoranda of understanding, grant agreements, service contracts, and associated budgets and reports.
- In collaboration with relevant C&S, Finance, and Development staff, provide content and reporting for grants and agreements as required.
- Oversee health and safety needs of the Conservation & Science team, for Canadian and international field work, zoo offices, and remote workplaces, by implementing new and improved processes in close collaboration with the environmental health and safety, people & culture, facilities, and security teams.
- Serve as a project manager and/or contributor for specific logistical initiatives within conservation programs, especially when programs are going through major transitions.
- Allocate and prioritize staff support to conservation programs and department operational work as needed, in coordination with other C&S staff, especially with the Associate Director CSO and the Senior Managers of Conservation Programs.
- Support other departmental and organizational priorities as requested.
Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science in related fields of study required; Master's Degree in Science or Business preferred.
- 5 to 10 years of experience supporting both office and field-based logistical or operational needs.
- Experience supervising/mentoring a staff team.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated experience collaboratively developing and sharing logistical processes.
- Experience creating and managing budgets.
- Understanding of the purposes and development process for partnership agreements, contracts and/or Memoranda of Understanding required, and experience writing or editing such agreements is preferred.
- Project management experience (via training or practice) and associated tools is preferred.
- Knowledge and/or experience in environmental field work is preferred.
- Experience working in the conservation or non-profit sector is an asset but not required.
Working conditions:
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Heavy lifting, walking, and standing for long periods of time required.
- Must be flexible to work weekends, evenings, early mornings, and holidays.
- The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo is an outdoor facility and all staff working at the zoo must be comfortable working in a large variety of outdoor conditions. The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo follows the advice of Environment Canada when responding to temperature and air quality issues.
What the Zoo Offers:
- Competitive compensation, vacation, and flex days entitlement.
- Flexible benefits plan, including a health spending account.
- Employer matching RRSP program.
- Discounts on food, beverage, and merchandise.
- Participation in the Staff Pass Benefit plan.
- A fun, rewarding work environment and the opportunity to work in a park full of wild animals.
How to apply:
- Watch this video about the conservation work being done at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo: Video.
- Prepare to answer the following questions when applying:
- Briefly summarize your experience managing field logistics, including any health and safety experience.
- Briefly share your experience with contracts and agreements.
- How many years of staff management experience do you have, and for how many direct reports?
- This role requires working in a highly collaborative manner with teams across multiple departments and in multiple geographic locations. Briefly summarize what experience you have that makes you suitable for this?
- Submit your resume and cover letter via our online application system.
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
If this position is a fit for you, we encourage you to apply with a resume and cover letter online by March 11, 2025, at 4 p.m. MST.
The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo strives to cultivate a workplace in which everyone feels welcome and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. As a conservation organization, we respect and value the diversity of all life and come together as individuals and teammates to achieve the organization’s mission and vision. We recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and work to advance our culture to ensure diverse viewpoints are heard and everyone has an equitable chance to succeed and thrive.
All candidates are thanked for their applications and advised that only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
