Reports to: Head of Forest Campaign
Contract Duration: 1 year from start date
Closing date for applicants: January 8, 2016

The pressure on the world’s forest is increasing with severe repercussions for people, wildlife and the global climate. Canada, with its vast Boreal Forest, is one of the largest producers of pulp, paper and timber, yet also leads the world in degradation of intact forest landscapes. While some companies are taking positive action for forests, many still are not. This includes some of the largest logging companies in Canada and many of the world’s largest consumer and retail companies.

Greenpeace Canada is seeking an experienced campaigner to develop and implement local, national and global campaign strategies and tactics to further Greenpeace Canada’s long-term environmental and social justice objectives.

The person in this position will work as part of a campaign team working to support Greenpeace’s global forest campaign. You must have at least four years’ experience in campaigning, communication, advocacy, or other related areas, and a proven track record of developing and implementing successful campaign strategies.

As a Campaigner you will represent Greenpeace Canada to Indigenous Peoples, community members, coalition partners, other Greenpeace national offices, senior officials in government and industry and the media. The successful applicant will have experience with making sound strategic campaign decisions, have strong communications skills both in French and English, verbal and written, be extremely well-organized and understand and support Greenpeace’s style of campaigning.

Greenpeace Canada is an independently funded, nonprofit organization that works to protect the environment and ensure socially equitable solutions to complex global challenges. We challenge government and industry to halt harmful practices by negotiating solutions, conducting scientific research, introducing clean alternatives, carrying out peaceful acts of civil disobedience and educating and engaging the public. To maintain independence Greenpeace does not accept donations from corporations or governments and is a non-profit organization not a registered charity. Greenpeace relies on individual donors and creative partnerships to fund our environmental campaigns.

Major Responsibilities:

Developing and implementing approved campaign plans and strategies to achieve forest campaign goals (including, but not limited to mobilization, non-violent direct action, lobbying, research, and communications).
Maintaining active and respectful relationships with First Nations leaders and community members.
Managing outreach to allied groups, coalition partners, communities and influencers
Communicating with federal/provincial officials related to forest policies, regulations and legislation.
Engaging major forest products customers to support forest conservation through voluntary and legislated mechanisms.
Researching and analyzing a wide range of specialized material on forest issues and strategies. Maintaining an in-depth and current knowledge of forest issues and relevant effective and emerging strategies and tactics.
Collaborating with Greenpeace Communications and Digital Mobilization staff to develop media contacts, secure regional and international media coverage, promote campaigns through digital media and organize media events both in French and English.
Promoting support within Greenpeace and to the public to advance campaign goals. Working with the Mobilization team to organize public events, protests, and actions. Making presentations and respond to public speaking requests. Initiating requests with strategically targeted groups.
Leading cross-functional, national and global projects as needed as per established GP project management processes. Acting as task managers within a project management framework. Overseeing approved project budgets.
Responding to public inquiries about campaign issues and other matters. Preparing materials and publications. Attending and/or organizing conferences.
Performing other duties as assigned.

Skill and Knowledge Requirements:

A demonstrated commitment, knowledge and passion for environmental and social justice issues;
Experience designing advocacy and corporate campaigns, including research, strategic analysis, goal-setting, communications framing, and tactic design;
Experience working with First Nations communities and Indigenous Peoples;
Experience playing a leadership role in setting team goals, strategies, and work plans that integrate campaigning, communications, mobilization, and fundraising;
Experience setting and adhering to priorities in a volatile and ever-changing context;
Excellent strategic thinking, negotiation and campaign planning skills;
Experience working collaboratively with unions is an asset;
Proven experience fostering a culture of excellence and innovation by actively sharing knowledge and striving for continuous improvement;
Ability to coordinate projects and work with colleagues from a distance, involving multiple offices and time zones in a global environment;
Ability to relate effectively and work collaboratively with people from diverse backgrounds;
Excellent oral and written communication skills including public speaking, media interview and presentation skills, as well as strong listening abilities;
Leadership and judgement skills;
Ability to work independently, establish priorities, and proceed with objectives without supervision, yet participate effectively as part of a team;
Flexible, collaborative personality;
Bilingualism (English/French) is a requirement.

You will work with colleagues in Canada and around the world and you must be able to travel, including internationally. Evening and weekend work is sometimes require.

Candidates should understand and support Greenpeace campaign tactics, including the use of peaceful civil disobedience. All candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

To apply please send your resume and cover letter in one file to:
crecruit@greenpeace.org

Greenpeace Canada embraces equity and diversity and is committed to a workplace that is enriched by the people, needs and desires of Canada’s diverse community. We thank all applicants, but only those invited for interviews will be contacted.