[Internal Only] Project Lead - Toxics

[Internal Only] PROJECT LEAD – TOXICS

AT A GLANCE

Location: Toronto/Montreal/Ottawa - hybrid

Office Requirement: This position is ideally located in the Greater Toronto Area, Greater Montreal Area or Greater Ottawa Area; remote candidates will be considered

Hours: 35 Weekly

Contract: 3-year term with possible extension

Salary: $106,000

Reports to: Program Director – Healthy Communities

Timeline: Closing Date: March 12th at 4pm PST

ABOUT US

As Canada's largest environmental law charity, our mission is using the law to defend nature, combat the climate crisis, and fight for a healthy environment for all. To achieve this, Ecojustice does three things:

_We go to court-_Our lawyers represent citizens, environmental organizations, Indigenous leaders, organizations, and communities, sustainable businesses, labour organizations, and any other groups that share our mission.

We push for better laws- Our experts testify in front of committees and make recommendations to strengthen environmental legislation.

We engage the public- Our work highlights environmental issues and changes the conversation, forcing our leaders to sit up and listen.

Our team recognizes that this planet is our most treasured inheritance, and it is our imperative to be good stewards for the generations who follow us. We believe in protecting the environment while having enough time off to enjoy it.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our years of experience place Ecojustice as Canada’s leading environmental organization on the federal regulation of pesticides, including our ongoing litigation of the pesticides glyphosate and chlorpyrifos. In collaboration with our ENGO partners, we have identified priorities for strengthening the Pest Control Products Act (PCPA).

The mission of the Toxics Project is to reduce the disproportionate impacts of toxic pollution in Canada. To accomplish this mission, we will build strategies that ensure we are working with and are driven by community interests, needs, and experiences.

If you're passionate about environmental protection and have a background in project leadership, toxics, and interdisciplinary work, we invite you to join us in making a meaningful impact on our planet's future.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As the Toxics Project Lead, you will:

• Oversee the development of project plans, budgets, deliverables, and milestones to support impactful government policy, litigation, law reform, and communications strategies
• Coordinate project elements to ensure adequate resourcing and alignment with the broader Toxics Project strategy and workplan
• Lead interdisciplinary teams with emotional intelligence, provide constructive feedback, and promote inclusive practices
• Follow global developments in Toxics by tracking and analyzing relevant legislation and policy initiatives to inform our strategies
• Collaborate with the communications and philanthropy teams to ensure that project goals and progress are effectively communicated to our staff, donors, policy makers, and the public
• Publicly represent Ecojustice’s work in Toxics, including translating complex issues into accessible terms for broader understanding
• Work in good relations with Indigenous partners, leaders, and communities to inform shared policy recommendations.

ROLE SUCCESS

We are currently working to embed our commitment to justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation into all aspects of our organization. We value candidates who enjoy building meaningful, collaborative partnerships with equity-seeking groups and operationalizing JEDI-R values in day-to-day practices and operations.

Typically, we find that people who succeed in this role bring:

• At least 5 years of experience in the environmental sector ideally in non-governmental organizations

• A Strong understanding of pollution and toxics regulation, policy, and scientific literacy

• Demonstrated project management experience with progressively complex projects and interdisciplinary team management

• Experience working in campaign strategies, public policy, and government systems

• Strong professional communication skills including public communication

• Strong relationship management skills and a proven track record of building and maintaining positive professional relationships

• Bilingual in Spanish or French and English is an asset but not required

OUR COMMITMENT TO JUSTICE, DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

Ecojustice is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment and is responding to the calls for action to further reconciliation.

We encourage applications from people with relevant job-related skills and who come from communities that have been structurally marginalized based on race, religion, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression. Members belonging to communities that experience marginalization can self-identify during the application process if they choose to do so.

GREAT REASONS TO JOIN US

• Recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 charities by Charity Intelligence.

• Hybrid, remote, or full office setup including a $125 stipend for green transportation if you select hybrid.

• 3 weeks of vacation increasing every two years of service up to 6 weeks

• 1 week of winter break

• 5% salary RRSP contribution after 1 year

• 13 public holidays (including National Day for Truth and Reconciliation) and two additional floater days

• 4 hours per month of paid personal life organization time

• Additional flexible leave policies that accommodate physical and mental health leave, caregiving responsibilities, volunteering, and other life events.

• 100% employer-paid extended health benefits package, including up to $1500 per year of mental health coverage and employee and family assistance program

• $500 per year wellness spending account

• Parental leave top-up for birthing and non-birthing parents.

• Colleagues dedicated to environmental impact through their work at Ecojustice (99% mission alignment rating from internal surveys).

• A culture of collaboration where employees are fostered by their managers (97% manager relationship rating from internal surveys).

• Learning opportunities to further our strategic commitment towards justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation.

OUR COMMITMENT TO TRANSPARENCY AND WORKPLACE ACCESSIBILITY

As a charity, our value proposition is that of a mission-based organization, offering high-value benefits and perks. We are consistently benchmarking base pay to the non-profit industry and relevant areas of expertise to ensure we are both competitive and fair.  Transparency, as well as diversity, equity, and inclusion are important to us. We post predetermined salaries to ensure that the hiring process and compensation are equitable for all.

Ecojustice strives to ensure that our online application system and recruitment process are accessible to individuals with different abilities and encourages candidates to contact careers@ecojustice.ca for any accommodation requests.