Stewardship Coordinator, Nature Reserves

Stewardship Coordinator, Nature Reserves

Position Overview
The Stewardship Coordinator, Nature Reserves helps protect some of Ontario Nature’s most important natural areas by coordinating stewardship, ecological monitoring, volunteer engagement and conservation land management activities across Ontario Nature’s nature reserves system. The role combines field work, project coordination, volunteer leadership, partnership development and ecological data management to support the long‑term health of conservation lands throughout the province.

This is a 1-year maternity leave contract position and is ideal for someone who is organized, adaptable and passionate about protecting biodiversity, with the ability to balance field work, relationship‑building and program coordination.

The successful candidate will join a dedicated team and will work closely with staff, volunteer stewards, Indigenous communities, researchers and conservation partners while helping advance Ontario Nature’s stewardship and conservation goals. The position provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on experience managing conservation lands and supporting biodiversity conservation at a provincial scale.

About Ontario Nature
Ontario Nature is a charitable conservation organization that protects wild species and wild spaces across Ontario through conservation, education and public engagement. We represent 9,500 members, 130,000 supporters and 150 member groups throughout the province. We are there wherever and whenever nature needs us most. To learn more, visit: ontarionature.org.

Why Work with Ontario Nature

Flexible work hours and location, in accordance with our Remote Work Policy

Strong organizational values with commitment to upholding them at all levels of the organization

Progressive workspace and membership perks at the Centre for Social Innovation in Toronto

Vacation leave starting at 15 days, plus 4 paid days off that are coupled with statutory holidays during our office closure in late December

3 paid personal leave days, 12 paid sick days per year

Fulfilling, purpose‑driven work, alongside 35 passionate and committed colleagues

An ongoing commitment to create an inclusive and equitable environment for employees, volunteers, members and supporters

Opportunities for advancement, skill development and cross‑sectoral collaboration

Support for taking initiative and pursuing aligned personal interest projects

Team building and social opportunities

Principal Responsibilities
Stewardship, Monitoring and Management Planning

Coordinate stewardship and management planning activities across Ontario Nature’s Nature Reserves system and conservation easements.

Coordinate ecological monitoring, stewardship assessments and property inspections to support stewardship, biodiversity conservation and effective land management.

Support the development, implementation and review of nature reserve management plans in collaboration with Indigenous communities, partners, researchers, volunteers and staff.

Coordinate maintenance and improvement activities that support safe and effective management of conservation lands and associated infrastructure.

Volunteer and Partner Engagement

Coordinate volunteer stewardship initiatives and field activities that support conservation, monitoring, research and land management objectives.

Recruit, train, support and maintain relationships with volunteer stewards.

Support the development and maintenance of productive relationships with Indigenous communities, landowners, conservation organizations, researchers and other partners.

Coordinate educational, stewardship and public engagement opportunities that strengthen participation in the Nature Reserves Program.

Program Administration, Communications and Fundraising

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