Tides Canada is a group of charitable organizations focused on the environment, social justice, and increasing the impact of Canada's leading charities and non-profits. Our staff is engaged with donors, foundations, charities and non-profits to catalyze and support smart solutions for environmental sustainability and positive social change. If you have a passion for work that creates a lasting and positive impact and enjoy working as part of a fun and talented team, then you may be the talent we're looking for.

Tides is currently seeking a Project Specialist for a 14-month contract (full time, temporary) position, effective February 2009. Reporting to the Tides Canada Initiatives (TCI) Manager, the Project Specialist implements the wide range of communications and administrative services that support the projects managed by Tides Canada Initiatives. This position also assists in the development of new service delivery initiatives and provides information on Tides Canada's mission, program objectives and organizational operating framework to prospective funders and projects.

Responsibilities:

• Provides intake, orientation and ongoing operating support for projects;
• Implements operating systems policies and procedures including charitable regulations, human resources, accounting, and risk management for projects;
• Is the key liaison for Project Directors in western Canada;
• Provides grant and contract administration services;
• Reviews and implements budgets, leases, resource development plans and funding proposals;
• Works closely with client services, accounting and administrative staff to develop and implement integrated services for projects;
• Assists the TCI Manager with specific program and proposal development work;
• Liaises with funder and non-profit community as required;
• Researches and develops new services, and
• Other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in social sciences, or related field;
• Three to five years of charity administration and project management experience;
• Client and service-oriented experience with excellent interpersonal skills;
• Working knowledge of charitable regulatory environment, fundraising, grant proposal development, administration and reporting;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with CRM databases;
• Basic knowledge of and experience with human resource system function ie. employment and labour standards, contract management, WCB and benefits programs;
• Ability to work collaboratively as a team or independently, as required;
• Strong organizational skills, ability to manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment;
• Proven ability in the development of communications for internal and external audiences;
• Demonstrated flexibility, initiative and ability to maintain confidentiality, and
• Fluency in French considered an asset.

Salary Range:Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Apply To: Please e-mail Resume and Cover Letter with salary expectations to Maria Malmgren at resumes@tidescanada.org.

Please note that only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted.
For more information about us, visit www.tidescanada.org. Thank you for your interest!