Water Policy and Program Coordinator

Do you have a desire to put your skills to use as a committed team member protecting Alberta’s watersheds? Are you looking to grow as a professional? Water Matters is looking for a Water Policy and Program Coordinator with strong research and communication skills. The Coordinator will conduct high quality research and writing on progressive water policy, science, and practices and help us communicate that information through detailed reports, fact sheets, presentations, and meetings to decision makers including the public, industry, and government. In addition to strong research and writing skills, the Coordinator will help build and advance our policy objectives through skills in strategic thinking, media engagement, citizen outreach, and collaboration with other groups. The Coordinator will craft and implement Water Matters’ range of programs from one-on-one support for watershed groups to a campaign to engage thousands of citizens in a public consultation process. The Coordinator must work collaboratively with many groups to find common ground. The Coordinator will oversee most aspects of new and ongoing
water-related projects and must be detail minded and have excellent time management skills. The successful candidate will represent Water Matters to the public including government, funders, and the media. Finally, this position supports organizational fundraising on an as needed basis, including drafting proposals. As a strong team player your contributions to projects
and performance will ensure Water Matters can continue to protect Alberta’s watersheds.