Deadline: October 20, 2021 5:00pm
The CEC Secretariat, headquartered in Montreal (Quebec, Canada) is seeking qualified applicants for full-time, two-year renewable positions of Project Leads in the following three units: Ecosystems, Environmental Quality and Green Growth. These positions are classified as Professional Staff and are open to nationals of Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
Important note: This selection process will be used to fill existing positions and create an eligibility list of qualified candidates. Therefore, please indicate in your cover letter if you are applying for a position that is situated in one or more of three above-mentioned units, specifying which one (s) and explaining your preference(s).
If you are interested in helping address climate change and sustainable development issues in North America, gaining a unique experience in an environment that seeks to enhance cooperation among governments and communities, and working for an international organization that is committed to integrity, transparency, inclusiveness, collaboration, and excellence, you should apply for this position.
Please submit your résumé and cover letter to 3ProjLead@cec.org by 20 October 2021 COB.
Description
The following three units are responsible for developing, planning, and implementing the CEC’s cooperative work program, and assisting in strengthening the facilitation, coordination, and support for the work of the Secretariat in pursuit of the CEC’s strategic objectives.
Each Project Lead is responsible for managing CEC projects and initiatives in coordination with the Unit team, appointed experts, and other CEC units, and for coordinating stakeholder engagement and outreach opportunities that enhance project outcomes. The Project Lead reports directly to the Head of Unit and receives support from the Unit Assistant.
The incumbent will support the cooperative work program of the CEC by carrying out the following tasks:
Education and Experience: The successful applicant will have, at a minimum, an undergraduate degree in a field of work related to the environment or other relevant areas of work and five (5) years of relevant experience in developing and implementing projects.
The successful applicant will have demonstrated knowledge and experience related to current environmental policies and issues.
Skills and competencies:
The annual base salary for this position ranges from a net income of US$ 35,000.00 to a net income of US$ 45,000.00, based on a weekly schedule of 37.5 hours. This income is paid in Canadian currency. You will also receive benefits representing 25% of your annual salary, as provided in our benefits package which also includes healthcare coverage.
Please submit your résumé and cover letter to 3ProjLead@cec.org by 20 October 2021 COB.
The Commission for Environmental Cooperation promotes employment equity and encourages diversity.
The Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) was established in 1994 by the governments of Canada, the United Mexican States (Mexico), and the United States of America (United States) through the North American Agreement on Environmental Cooperation, a side agreement concluded in connection with the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). As of 2020, the CEC operates in accordance with the Environmental Cooperation Agreement, which entered into force at the same time as the new trade agreement known as CUSMA, T-MEC and USMCA in each of these three countries, respectively. The CEC brings together a wide range of stakeholders, including the general public, Indigenous people, youth, nongovernmental organizations, academia, and the business sector, to seek solutions to protect North America’s shared environment while supporting sustainable development for the benefit of present and future generations.
The CEC is governed and funded equally by the Government of Canada through Environment and Climate Change Canada, the Government of Mexico through the Secretaría de Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales, and the Government of the United States through the Environmental Protection Agency.
We appreciate your interest in the CEC and wish to inform you that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. All résumés will be kept on file for a six-month period and taken into consideration for any suitable vacancies occurring during that time.