Territorial Planning Project Officer

About the Role If you’re passionate about nature and committed to active conservation, Capitale Nature offers you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the protection of ecosystems and biodiversity in the Capitale-Nationale and Chaudière-Appalaches regions. As part of our small, dynamic team, you’ll have a tangible impact on projects that proactively support the conservation of our natural heritage. Key Projects You will primarily work on the following two initiatives: Supporting MRCs and municipal stakeholders in Chaudière-Appalaches to integrate ecological connectivity into their territorial planning. Support will be tailored to each territory’s needs and may include: - Producing maps of conservation cores and ecological corridors - Formulating recommendations for maintaining or restoring the ecological network - Integrating these elements into land-use plans (Schémas d’aménagement) - Developing informational materials Co-creating, with the organization Vivre en Ville, a community of practice to foster knowledge exchange and transfer, empowering MRCs in Chaudière-Appalaches to plan and implement concrete actions for ecological connectivity. Main Responsibilities Support municipalities and MRCs in planning and implementing natural habitat conservation on their territories Organize events, consultations, training sessions, and meetings Manage the operational and financial aspects of projects Develop new conservation and natural environment enhancement projects Draft service offers, grant applications, and partnership documents Contribute to the implementation of an ecological connectivity communication plan (newsletter, press releases, website, social media, video production, etc.) Perform any other related tasks Why Join Us? Flexible work structure and autonomy in role execution: hybrid office-remote model and flexible scheduling Full-time position, with choice: 4 days/32 hours or 5 days/35 hours per week Recognition of experience and rapid salary progression Competitive salary (updated 2026 pay grid); starting rate for 3 years of experience: $32.09/hour 3 weeks of vacation upon hiring, increasing to 4 weeks after one year Generous group RRSP and insurance programs Communauto membership + $1,000/year contribution for Abonne-bus, ÀVélo, or active transportation Stimulating workplace at the Frédérick-Back Culture and Environment Centre (CCEFB) in downtown Quebec City, near public transit and bike paths Rich social activities with colleagues at CCEFB: 5-to-7s, sports, gardening, beekeeping, birthday lunches, etc. Requirements University degree in territorial planning Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar role Experience working with municipal environments Experience or strong interest in consensus-building and stakeholder engagement Desired Skills Leadership, autonomy, teamwork, rigor, action- and results-oriented mindset Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously Excellent command of written and spoken French Assets Experience working within an NGO University degree in environmental science or biology Knowledge of natural habitat conservation issues in Quebec and voluntary conservation legal tools Proficiency in GIS software (QGIS, ArcGIS, etc.) Familiarity with the territory, issues, and partners in Chaudière-Appalaches and Capitale-Nationale Application Process This challenge excites you? Send your CV and a cover letter (in PDF format) to the attention of David Viens at: [email protected] We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.