Operations Engagement Manager

The Nature Conservancy

. Lead a portfolio of organizational effectiveness, employee experience, and internal communications through organization-wide coordination .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRemote • CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$106,000 - CA$113,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading organizational effectiveness initiatives, managing employee experience programs, and coordinating internal communications. Proficient in budget management, project coordination, and leveraging workplace technologies to enhance organizational processes.

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Organizational Effectiveness LeadershipEmployee Experience ManagementInternal Communications StrategyBudget ManagementProject Coordination

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Hard Skills

Organizational Process ImprovementProgram CoordinationMeeting FacilitationReport DevelopmentConfidential Information Handling

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationProblem SolvingSound JudgmentAbility to Navigate Ambiguity

Tools & Technologies

Workplace Collaboration TechnologiesGenerative AIVirtual Communication Tools

Industry Keywords

Employee EngagementOrganizational CultureInternal CommunicationsOperational ServicesGeographically Dispersed Organization

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a portfolio of organizational effectiveness, employee experience, and internal communications through organization-wide coordination
Lead the integrated organizational calendar and planning rhythm
Connect annual and quarterly reviews, objective setting, workforce and financial planning, governance activities, and recurring organizational forums
Lead employee experience initiatives including engagement, onboarding, recognition, learning, retreats, staff events, and connection
Coordinate cross-organizational initiatives and planning processes
Lead internal communications about organizational priorities, decisions, changes, and engagement opportunities
Design and coordinate all-staff meetings, surveys, organizational conversations, and staff connection forums
Manage the Operations team budget and coordinate workplace operations, facilities, sustainability, safety, administrative support, and related needs
Liaise with Human Resources, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Risk Management, Culture & Engagement, and other enterprise partners
Support adoption of workplace practices and technologies, including generative AI, through learning, engagement, guidance, change adoption, and continuous improvement
Manage multiple projects, budgets, contracts, and recurring activities
Exercise independent judgment, maintain confidentiality, and make operational decisions within delegated authority
Act on behalf of the Deputy Director within established parameters
Travel up to 20% and work flexible hours to support organizational priorities, meetings, retreats, and events

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
At least 2 years leading or coordinating organization-wide programs, processes, or initiatives
Experience working in a virtual, geographically dispersed organization and coordinating work across teams or locations
Experience improving organizational processes, practices, or ways of working
Experience translating organizational priorities and decisions into practical plans and coordinated action
Experience working with senior leaders, managers, and functional partners
Ability to manage multiple priorities, navigate ambiguity, solve problems, and exercise sound judgment
Experience handling confidential or sensitive information with discretion
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience developing organizational communications, guidance, reports, presentations, or similar materials
Experience designing and facilitating meetings, workshops, or collaborative processes
Proficiency with workplace and collaboration technologies and ability to learn and apply new tools
Experience with employee engagement, employee experience, organizational culture, or internal communications
Experience coordinating organization-wide planning and review cycles
Experience planning or supporting organization-wide meetings, retreats, staff forums, or employee events
Experience managing budgets, vendors, contracts, or operational services
Familiarity with generative AI and emerging workplace technologies, including practical uses, risks, and governance considerations
Successful candidate must undergo a background check

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health care benefits
Parental leave
Accrued paid time off
Life insurance
Disability coverage
Employee assistance program
Other life and work well-being benefits
Flexible schedules
Supportive work environment focused on health, well-being, and flexibility