Atlantic Water Network Director Posting
Background
Atlantic Water Network (AWN) is a project on Makeway’s Shared Platform and was first formed in 2004. AWN has grown to be a hub for community-based water monitoring throughout Atlantic Canada, collaborating with over 100 organizations to advance water science and stewardship in the region. AWN has been a catalyst and support system for environmental stewardship in Atlantic Canada, directly assisting the staff and volunteers of watershed groups of all sizes and capacities. Key supports include an Environmental
Monitoring Equipment Bank, standardized online training via WET-Pro certification, a secure and open access data hub (Atlantic DataStream), and workshops on data management, analysis, and science communication.
Job Description
The Director is an exciting role,and is responsible for leading and managing Atlantic
Water Network in accordance with the vision and strategic direction set by the Steering
Committee. This position requires a keen, innovative, and visionary individual to ensure that programming meets the needs of the Network’s community partners, while also directing programming to expand across the region. Reporting to the Steering
Committee, the Director is responsible for implementing strategic priorities as well as developing and carrying out plans to achieve them, including applying for and reporting on funding. The incoming Director will work closely with the outgoing Director in a transition of responsibilities and relationships in 2023.
In spring of 2022, AWN underwent a strategic directions exercise and identified the following strategic pillars for the following 3-years:
Requirements
Compensation
Based on the successful candidate’s work experience and education, the full-time (37.5 hours per week) salary will range from $60,000-$68,000 annually. Currently, Atlantic Water Network’s funding is dependent on successful grant applications. Salary increases are dependent on available funds, and as such will be determined by the Director and the Steering Committee should those funds become available through business and funding development.
AWN’s main office is located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, however applicants from across Atlantic
Canada are welcome to apply. Options for remote, hybrid, and flexible working hours. The
Director position is for 1.0 FTE with the option to work 0.8 FTE.
How to apply
Please send ONE document with a combined cover letter and CV to info @altwaternetwork.ca by December 09, 2022 at 5pm Atlantic. Thank you to all those who apply for the position.
Atlantic Water Network-Makeway is an equal opportunities organization and welcomes applications from underrepresented communities such as Indigenous and Aboriginal People,
2SLGBTQ+ persons, African Nova Scotians and other Racially Visible Persons or women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented.
Applicants are encouraged to self-identify in their submission.
Please note, we thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those applicants who have been selected for interviewing will be tested.
MakeWay is strongly committed to creating a diverse workplace environment and
we welcome and encourage applications from the communities we serve.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
MakeWay will provide accommodation during all steps of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. Please advise us if you need any accommodation.
Our sincere appreciation to all those expressing interest in the position, however,
only those applicants invited for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest!
No phone calls or recruiters please
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Internal Organization & Management
External Relations & Engagement
Atlantic region to help assess that Atlantic Water Network is inclusive and meets the needs of the region as a whole.
Sustainable Revenues & Fundraising
Human Resources
Steering Committee
Water Network.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $60,000.00-$68,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
Education:
Experience:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Halifax, NS
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