As our Green Gecko, you’ll be a resourceful, quick-thinking force for change!
Green Geckos are agile, adaptable, and thrive in varied environments — just like you. You’ll work closely with brands, producers, innovators, and investors, bringing them together to drive the shift from wood-based packaging to Next Gen materials made from waste, such as agricultural residues and discarded textiles. Together, we’ll transform the global supply chain and safeguard our forests.
Location
Remote (within a four-hour time zone of PST)
Reports to
Strategic Lead
Position Type
Full-time
Start Date
ASAP
Compensation
CAD 85-120K, plus benefits
Deadline for Applications
December 15
Responsibilities:
With the nimble strategy and determination of a Green Gecko, you’ll be the catalyst for sustainable solutions and forest-friendly practices:
Campaigns (90%)
- Engage large corporate consumers of forest products to develop and implement environmental purchasing policies and practices with attention to Next Generation alternatives.
- Cultivate and steward relationships with Next Gen innovators and provide advice and assistance to partners on strategies that will increase the supply of eco-friendly pulp for the packaging sector.
- Co-develop and manage tools and initiatives facilitate the adoption, integration, and purchasing of packaging derived from Next Gen feedstocks.
- Support companies in the sectors we work with in developing and implementing social marketing strategies and introducing value-added approaches to their business operations.
- Work closely with the Strategic Lead and the Canopy Impact team on campaign planning and implementation.
- Research and analyze industry and sustainability information. Regularly monitor developments and trends in industries and government policy that are relevant to Canopy’s work.
- Participate in preparing work plans, setting priorities, monitoring progress and establishing systems to ensure mutual support and accountability across all departments.
- Develop and maintain strategic relationships with relevant environmental organizations.
- Manage interns and contractors, as necessary.
Organisation-wide Responsibilities (10%)
Communications:
- Work with the Communications team to help develop communications plans and assets that attract traditional and social media to further Canopy’s organizational and conservation objectives, and contribute to designing effective and profile-building events and projects.
- Strategically use traditional and social media to reach campaign and organizational goals.
- Contribute to the drafting of press releases, background materials, and other communication documents.
- Participate in all relevant industry events and conferences, and organize Canopy activities such as Next Gen mill tours for brand partners as well as other profile-building events.
Development:
- Contribute to writing of funding proposals, when requested.
- Contribute to regular updating and monitoring of key metrics and statistics which track our campaigns’ progress, to be shared with brand partners, donors, investors and our key public audiences.
Organizational:
- Actively participate in weekly organizational meetings and annual planning.
- Use project management tools to track and coordinate work.
- Contribute to Canopy’s Organizational Development Plan.
- Support staff reviews and evaluations.
Desired Qualifications:
- 3-7 years’ experience in supply chain management, forest-risk commodities, and/or corporate sustainability, or prior direct experience in issue advocacy and forest conservation.
- Experience in project management programs and practices.
- Proven ability to develop and implement effective, impactful campaign
strategies. - Fully conversant with campaign advocacy terms and practices.
- Strong organization and facilitation skills.
- Well-developed communication skills, both oral and written.
- Skilled at representing their organization at external forums.
- Good negotiation, persuasion, and advocacy skills.
- Experienced in project management programs and practices.
- Embrace a “Yes, AND...” mindset to foster innovation and collaboration
- A passion for the world’s forests.
- Travel up to 20% may be required, depending on your location.
How To Apply
COMPLETE THE EXERCISE
Detail a time in your career when you played a crucial role in nurturing an institutional or corporate initiative, campaign, or partnership. Explain how you were instrumental in having an institution or corporation shift behaviour, take action, or adopt a new policy or practice. Describe your process in developing a successful project plan; what steps did you take, and what was the result?
SEND US YOUR COVER LETTER AND CV
Send us your CV and Cover Letter detailing why you’re the perfect fit for this role, addressed to the hiring panel, along with the exercise below and email to chiefcharmer@canopyplanet.org and mark the subject line: “Green Gecko”
There are few environmental organizations that can match Canopy in its unflinching commitment to saving the world’s forests and the many species that depend on them, while having the pragmatic acumen necessary to help companies do better by those forests.
- Margaret Atwood
Novelist, Poet, and Literary Critic
Canopy is a solutions-driven not-for-profit environmental organization dedicated to protecting forests, species, and climate. For 25 years, Canopy has been a driving force in transforming wood-based supply chains — including publishing, packaging, and textiles — to eliminate fibre coming from the world's most critical forests and ensure a livable planet for all.
Canopy embraces equity and diversity and is committed to a workplace that is enriched by the people, needs, and desires of our diverse community. We thank all applicants; however, we will only contact candidates who successfully secure an interview.
Canopy offers a competitive salary range. New Canopals can expect a salary typically within the lower half of the range, reflecting our commitment to equitable compensation practices. We believe in fostering a supportive work environment where employees can thrive. We also offer comprehensive benefits packages, professional development opportunities, and a supportive workplace culture dedicated to environmental conservation. At Canopy, we prioritize the well-being and growth of our team members, ensuring they have the resources and support needed to excel in their roles and contribute meaningfully to our mission.
