Climate Change Jobs

Location: remote, anywhere in Canada

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION

ALUS is a national charitable organization that engages farmers and ranchers in creating nature-based solutions on their land to build climate resilience and enhance biodiversity for the benefit of communities and future generations. Governments, businesses and philanthropic foundations can invest strategically in nature & climate solutions to generate positive environmental, economic and social outcomes in the communities where they operate.

ALUS fosters an intrapreneurial, collaborative and inclusive work culture and offers a decentralized work environment to support creativity, innovative thinking and work-life balance.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Senior Director of Communications, you will lead and execute the overall strategic communications/marketing and media strategy. You will work closely with the Fund Development and Stewardship & Fulfillment teams to support all communications and content deliverables with our corporate partners and government funders and deliver results-oriented and measurable communications that support ALUS’ stated strategic priorities and business goals.

You will also work with different project teams within ALUS as needed. ALUS is an agile organization that relies on everyone’s ability to respond to multiple priorities on an ongoing basis and wants to provide internal professional development opportunities.

This is a unique opportunity to become part of a dynamic and expanding national organization. By joining ALUS, you will have the chance to make a significant and lasting impact on both the environment and rural communities, driving positive change and fostering sustainable development.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communications: Lead the continuous development, delivery, and implementation of the overall strategic communications, marketing & media strategy to deliver results-oriented and measurable communication initiatives that support ALUS’ stated strategic priorities and business goals.
• Branding & Messaging: Effectively steward the brand to ensure that the organization’s image and messaging are clearly and consistently represented in all of ALUS and its partners’ communications. Play an instrumental role in anticipating and assessing reputational risks.
• Business Development & Fund Development: Support the Fund Development team by co-creating compelling propositions and developing innovative communication and material. Ensures good relations with partners by ensuring that the recognition objectives and communication deliverables are met.
• Reporting: Collaborate with the Stewardship & Fulfillment team for the creation of an annual impact report and crafting inspiring narratives for funder reports.
• Outreach: Participate in committees and events to help build ALUS visibility and relevance with key stakeholders in the country. Also support the participation of ALUS National Team members in conferences and events, in terms of messaging and content.
• Public Relations: Bring your communication expertise to government relations and participate in writing briefing notes, proposals, responses, etc.
• Misc: Occasionally supervise external resources who create or translate visual, video, audio or written content.

SKILLS, ATTRIBUTES AND EXPERIENCE

• The basics: At least 10 years’ relevant experience and a university degree in a related field. Knowledge of agriculture, ecosystem services, natural infrastructure and nature restoration and/or previous experience in the environmental nonprofit sector are strong assets.
• Strategic thinking and planning: You are forward-thinking and know how to develop and execute long-term communication strategies that align with organizational goals, while managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Collaborating for success: You listen to your colleagues to understand their needs and are committed to deliver results that contribute to the organisation’s overall goals and objectives.
• Excellent communication skills and high-quality standards: You are committed to telling human stories and popularizing complex environmental and agricultural concepts for various audiences.
• Media, government and partner relations: Proven experience in media relations, government and partner relationships.
• Mindset: You have a high level of personal integrity and excel at working independently on several projects at once. You have a collaborative and creative attitude and enjoy being part of multidisciplinary teams.
• Bilingualism: ALUS is a national organization, therefore being bilingual, English and French, written and spoken, is a strong asset.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND COMPENSATION

• Normal working hours are Monday to Friday; 35 hours per week, remote.
• Occasionally, extended hours and weekend work may be required.
• Some travel may be required to attend field visits, events, and in-person team meetings.
• ALUS Canada does not have a centralized office space; The person will work from a home office, which may be located anywhere in Canada with reliable access to high-speed internet and a safe, ergonomic, and private workspace.
• Employees are provided with a benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability insurance.
• ALUS cultivates personal and professional growth opportunities. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience, education and skill set.

COMMITMENT TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

At ALUS, we strive to create a welcoming, safe and respectful workplace where people of all experiences and backgrounds can thrive and reach their full potential. Our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) principles are reflected in our human resources practices, communications, programs and partnerships.

ALUS believes that all people are entitled to equal employment opportunity. It is the policy of ALUS that all personnel actions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, and terminations will be taken without regard to race, age, religion, marital status, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, or any other class protected by law. ALUS is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free of discrimination based on any of these factors.

We invite applicants to request accommodation, as required, throughout the application and hiring process.

HOW TO APPLY:

• Please submit your resume and cover letter in PDF Format, as one document with your name in the title, to nmercure@alus.ca on June 7, 2025, at the latest.
• Due to the volume of applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• References will be requested and vetted at a later date.