Climate Legacy 
Job Type: Part time, independent contractor 
Compensation: $40-50/hour, commensurate with experience – up to 20 hours per week 
Work Location: Remote, with a preference for candidates living in or near Ottawa, ON 
Start Time: December, 2024

Programme Lead  

Climate Legacy, working in partnership with the Small Change Fund, is a project that aims to engage and mobilize older Canadians in climate action through their voice, their time and their money. Our vision is that Canada move steadily and effectively towards a zero net carbon economy in the next decade through actions at municipal, provincial, federal, and international levels. Seniors comprise a significant force in combating climate change and are often overlooked in current mobilizing efforts. This is why we are establishing a climate action platform and resource dedicated to older Canadians.

In this new role, reporting directly to Climate Legacy’s Steering Committee, you will be responsible for coordinating the development and day-to-day administration of an upcoming major Climate Legacy project, entitled “Building a Better Climate Legacy”.

Working with the Steering Committee and two part-time Climate Legacy staff, you will support the planning, and implementation of this fast-moving new initiative. Creative thinking and a passion for Canadian climate action are a must! 

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a still growing and evolving organization and develop a unique expertise in the needs of older adults looking to engage in climate action.

Initially, this will be a six-month contract position (20 hours/week). However, Climate Legacy is working to secure additional funding for this project, and with success this contract will be extended for a longer term. 

Full job description

Key Responsibilities

Leadership:

• Take a leading role in Climate Legacy’s programming, in particular the new “Building a Better Climate Legacy” initiative with the goal of encouraging Canadian seniors to become more active in addressing the climate crisis
• Engage in strategic planning sessions with the Steering Committee
• Oversee the Steering Committee and employee tasks  to meet the needs of the organization
• Take a leadership role in ensuring the continued growth of Climate Legacy as a whole, working with Climate Legacy staff to reach more seniors’ groups and individuals interested in climate action 
• Working with a dedicated member of the Steering Committee, manage Climate Legacy’s finances and report to the Steering Committee and donors on financial and program performance

Project Development:

• Helping to develop, plan, and execute the “Building a Better Climate Legacy” project, which aims to engage thousands of seniors across Canada 
• Lead the development of action plans that help project participants feel they are involved in the project and making a difference in the fight against climate change 
• Attend semi-monthly Steering Committee meetings to share project updates and plan for continued growth and development 
• Liaise with the principal CL partners including Seniors for Climate, For Our Kids, and others on core program activities and assess the extent to which these are meeting our shared objectives
• Act independently in support of the project to enhance its reach and impact
• Represent Climate Legacy at larger group meetings as needed
• Engage in outreach with potentially new network members and project partners
• Support evaluation strategies to measure program success
• Carry out other related activities as directed by the Steering Committee. This will include maintaining contact with local and national organizations and community groups.

Skills and Experience:

• Experience in administration, project management, preferably 1-3 years and university degree in a relevant field
• Proven experience in leadership positions in the non-profit sector
• Passion for and awareness of climate change issues across Canada
• Outgoing and unafraid to call people up, send follow up emails or initiate new connections without explicit direction
• Well-developed oral and written communications skills
• Flexible and can adapt to changes in campaign direction and focus with ease
• Awareness of or advocacy work in older adult (65+) specific issues considered an asset
• Bilingualism is an asset
• Must be eligible to work in Canada

What We Offer:

• 20 hours a week, remote, with preference for candidates based in Ottawa
• Flexible hours and remote work, allowing significant independence in your day-to-day work. Only rare in-person events/meetings are required (roughly two/year) 
• A chance to apply your creativity and independently lead an important project designed to engage an concerned but often overlooked demographic in climate action
• Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience, education and skill set

Job Type: Part time, independent contractor 
Compensation: $40-50/hour, commensurate with experience – up to 20 hours per week 
Work Location: Remote, with a preference for candidates living in or near Ottawa, ON 
Start Time: December, 2024

For more information about Climate Legacy and our work, please visit our website.

To apply, please email a Cover Letter addressing your fit with Climate Legacy and your CV to climatelegacycanada@gmail.com, preferably before October 15th, 2024.