About the job
We’re Hiring!
Position: Watershed Coordinator
Full-time position at 40 hours per week
Salary range of $28.31 to $32.51 per hour + 4% vacation pay
Eligibility for group insurance and RRSP plan
Expected start date June 1, 2026
The Watershed Coordinator acts under the authority of the WRTBWA Board in directing staff, or when speaking on behalf of the WRTBWA. Key duties:
Planning
· Coordinate all aspects of watershed planning and enhancement as directed by the Board.
· Seek funding opportunities where the mandate of the fund aligns with at least one of the strategies from our Watershed Management Plan and complete required reports.
Field Operations
· Supervise all field activities as outlined within contracts with funding partners and ensure sufficient data is collected to report on these activities.
· Deliver results on Watershed Management Plan goals, objectives, and strategies through field operations.
· Supervise and complete prescribed activities such as fish habitat enhancement, tree planting and data collection.
· Enforce safety rules in the use of equipment in field operations, and follow public health guidelines.
Administrative Management
· Prepare monthly and annual reports as required by the Board, including the monthly coordinator’s report, the monthly scorecard report and annual financial reports and attend Board and committee meetings.
· Administer financial management and payroll under the supervision of the Treasurer, with assistance from the Program Manager.
· Maintain appropriate financial, personnel, and inventory records.
· Recruit and manage staff in accordance with applicable provincial and federal legislation.
· Abide by the bylaws and policies of the WRTBWA.
Communications
· Communicate WRTBWA activities to watershed residents through social media, newsletters, media relations, and/or any other medium deemed to be useful.
· Work with landowners and residents to promote activities.
· Organize educational and outreach events.
A detailed job description can be found at the following link: www.wintertracadie.ca/coordinator-job-description and information on the WRTBWA can be found at wintertracadie.ca
Interested candidates must forward a cover letter, résumé and three professional references to Dwayne McNeill, Chair of the WRTBWA, at dwaynejmcneill@gmail.com before 4:00 pm on March 13, 2026.
