Regional Lead, Remote in at CANADIAN WILDLIFE FEDERATION
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Job Description
Reports to: Manager, Education and Community Development
Duration: Indeterminate
Location: Lethbridge to Edmonton Alberta
Salary: Ranges from $64,636.00 to $80,795.00
Who We Are
The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) is a national not-for-profit charitable organization dedicated to ensuring an appreciation of our natural world and a lasting legacy of healthy wildlife and habitat. By spreading knowledge of human impacts on the environment, developing and delivering educational programs, conducting research, promoting the sustainable use of natural resources, and advocating for effective wildlife policy and regulation, CWF strives for a future in which Canada’s wildlife is conserved for generations to come.
Diversity is a fundamental part of our core values; we create every opportunity to become more inclusive. We encourage applications from qualified candidates from all diverse communities, including but not limited to, Indigenous persons, racially visible persons, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+, and women in non-traditional roles.
Position Overview
Reporting to the Manager, Education & Community Development, the Regional Lead is responsible for coordinating and implementing the Canadian Wildlife Federation’s (CWF) education and community development programs delivered through the Canadian Centre for Nature-based Education (CCNbE) within an assigned region.
The Regional Lead plays a key role in delivering education programming, supporting community access to nature-based learning, and fostering strong regional relationships with partners, participants, and volunteers. This role involves a combination of program planning and delivery, community engagement, volunteer coordination, and fund development in support of CWF’s mission and CCNbE objectives.
Through effective relationship building and the application of asset-based community development approaches, this role connects youth, educators, volunteers, and community partners to a wide range of conservation and nature-based education opportunities across their region, whether delivered by CWF/CCNbE or aligned partner organizations.
Duties and Responsibilities
Program Coordination & Delivery:
- Plans, coordinates, and supports the delivery of nature-based education programs within a designated region.
- Secures access to program locations, equipment, and materials to support the safe and effective delivery of program activities.
- Conducts regional-level risk assessments for outdoor and community-based activities and ensures compliance with health and safety policies and procedures.
- Provides on-site coordination and local support to participants and volunteers throughout program activities, including responding to emerging issues and escalating concerns as required.
- Tracks program activities, participation, and outcomes, and provides regional feedback, reports, and insights to support program evaluation, continuous improvement, and future initiatives.
- Collaborates with Marketing & Communications to share regional stories and learning outcomes that enhance awareness of nature-based education and conservation.
Volunteer & Participant Engagement:
- Recruits, trains, and manages regional program volunteers.
- Provides mentorship and guidance to youth and community participants to support positive, inclusive, and engaging learning experiences.
- Supports youth leadership development and stewardship by connecting participants to ongoing learning, volunteer, or conservation opportunities.
- Facilitate team-building activities that inspire conservation action and foster community involvement.
Community & Partnership Development:
- Establishes and maintains strong partnerships with schools, libraries, community organizations, businesses, and Indigenous communities.
- Identifies, maps, and nurtures local community assets related to nature-based learning and conservation using an asset-based community development approach.
- Connects youth, educators, and community members to relevant nature-based education and conservation opportunities, CWF/CCNbE programs, and aligned partner initiatives.
- Promotes CWF/CCNbE programs to diverse audiences through tailored regional outreach strategies.
- Represents CWF/CCNbE at community events, gatherings, conferences, public forums, and outreach activities to strengthen relationships and awareness of conservation pathways.
Fund Development Support:
- Works with the Fund Development and Program Management teams to identify and pursue funding opportunities.
- Build and maintain relationships with local donors, sponsors, and partners to support fundraising efforts.
- Assists with writing grant proposals and preparing funding reports.
- Supports the planning and execution of regional fundraising campaigns and events.
Assists with other Education activities as required.
Education, Experience, and Abilities
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, in Education, Environmental Studies, Community Development, or a related field.
Experience
- A minimum of 2 years of related experience.
Work Conditions
- Full-time indeterminate position
- Typically working Monday through Friday for 37.5 hours per week.
- Location: Between Lethbridge and Edmonton Alberta, Highway 2 Corridor
- Employee regularly works in outdoor conditions for programming, with potential exposure to a noisy work environment and unpredictable weather conditions.
- Employee may be exposed to mental stress due to:
- Regular travel for on-site fieldwork.
- Regular interruptions and questions from participants, volunteers, or external partners requiring immediate attention.
- Managing conflicting demands from participants, external partners, and work activities.
- Unpredictable situations from environmental factors and program participants.
- Emotionally charged situations that deal with interpersonal conflict with program participants.
Physical Skills
- Skill, coordination, and/or speed are required for:
- Use of a computer and typing (frequent)
- Use of equipment such as a GPS, binoculars, gardening tools, and first aid kits (regular)
- Coordinating and facilitating outdoor programming (regular)
- Travel/Driving (regular)
Why Work With Us?
- Join a team of passionate individuals dedicated to wildlife and habitat conservation.
- Friendly and casual work environment.
- Expand your professional network within science, education, and fundraising sectors.
- We are committed to building a diverse workforce.
- We offer a competitive benefits plan at no cost to employees which include health, dental, vision, and LTD. Enrollment to Employee Assistance Program.
- We offer Group RSP enrollment with up to 5% matching.
- 13 paid stat holidays per year.
- Generous time-off policies include paid vacation days, sick days, float days, and appointment time.
- Complimentary subscription to Canadian Wildlife magazine.
Application Deadline: May 24, 2026
Anticipated Start Date: ASAP
How to Apply: Interested candidates are instructed to submit a cover letter and resume. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We thank all applicants for their interest in the Canadian Wildlife Federation!