Communications & Events Coordinator

Term: Permanent, 1.0 FTE, 1 active vacancy

Reports to: Managing Director

Salary Range: $50,000 - $60,000 /yr

Location: Remote, Canada

Expected start date: Monday, March 16, 2026
This position is for one active vacancy.

Generate Canada is a charitable organization that fosters deep collaboration across sectors, supply-chains, and stakeholder groups to generate innovative and systemic solutions to complex problems at the nexus of the environment, economy and society. Through our Solution Spaces we drive innovation and progress to eliminate plastic waste, grow Canada's circular economy, advance climate-smart agriculture, increase investment in nature, and accelerate our energy transition.

Join Us in Championing a Conservation Finance Agenda

As a Solution Space of Generate Canada, Nature Investment Hub (NIH) holds a vision where investment in nature grows and aligns with the value and benefits nature creates for communities, cultures and economies–today and for future generations. To help get there, the NIH will drive a fivefold increase in investments in nature with public, private, philanthropic, and Indigenous leaders. Together, we will scale nature-positive activities across the country that support solutions for biodiversity and climate. 

The NIH intends to deliver on this mission by developing and championing a new conservation finance agenda in Canada, as well as sharing and developing tools and guidance to promote a broader understanding of conservation finance, bringing diverse partners together to advance critical issues, and influencing policies and market signals that will incentivize long-term investment into nature in Canada.

What You'll Do 

As the Events and Communications Coordinator you will lead on managing NIH's website, social media channels and events. Your excellent communications and event management capabilities will enable us to deliver significant value to our partners and advance our mission to scale investment in conservation, restoration, stewardship and sustainable use of nature across Canada.

As an Events and Communications Coordinator at the Nature Investment Hub, your key responsibilities will be as follows:

Communications Coordination (70%)

Reporting to the Managing Director, you will take day-to-day responsibility for implementing the communications strategic plan. Key implementation activities include: 

• Planning. Develop communications plans for key initiatives like events and report publications. 
• Content development: Draft blogs, webpage copy, and social media copy for review and publication. Lead key communications milestones such as partner announcements, report publications, and events. Draft, design, and send monthly newsletter and other e-blasts as required. 
• Social media management: Develop editorial calendar, posts, and social graphics. Develop and schedule posts on LinkedIn, and engage with followers. Achieve ongoing audience growth and engagement.   
• Media relations: Upkeep and grow the media list. Manage media requests, support spokesperson preparation, and proactively pitch key NIH products.
• Website content management: Post regular web content using Wordpress, and make content updates such as adding events, blogs, and publications. 
• Design: Create banners, event materials, and other design materials using Canva. 
• Monitoring and evaluation: Track communications metrics monthly, including website, social media, and newsletter results. Provide metrics to leadership upon request. 
• Brand management: Act as a steward of the NIH brand, ensuring consistency across platforms and adherence to brand guidelines and tone. 
• Collaboration: Work closely with the small but mighty Nature Investment Hub team on a daily basis. Liaise with partners' communications contact as well as the Generate Canada communications team to ensure open communication and creativity. 
• Additional duties and responsibilities as required, including maintenance of CRM  and project management tools.
  

Event Coordination (30%)

• Support the team with the design and execution of online and in-person engagement activities (meetings, workshops, webinars etc.) that bring value to partners and advance the NIH's mission. 
• Design agendas and invitations, calendar coordination and scheduling, registration and participant tracking, and venue logistics for in-person.
• Developing speaker briefs, online/hybrid tech support, follow up communications (summaries, thank you notes, action tracking).
  

Who You Are 

• A rising star with 3-5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably with an organization working in sustainability, ESG, CSR or sustainable finance. This means you are comfortable working with technical information, and crafting communications for diverse audiences.
• A growing portfolio that shows you can craft compelling communications products, including for web and social media channels.   
• Experience in convening events and workshops aimed at a multi-stakeholder audience. 
• Motivated, eager to deepen expertise, adaptable, creative and self-driven.
• Ability to balance nuance and technical accuracy in written communications.
  

Essential Qualifications

• Confident verbal and written communication skills for effectively communicating with partners, team members and external stakeholders. 
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, essential for managing multiple tasks and deadlines. 
• Media relations experience 
• Social media management experience. 
• Time management skills for efficiently managing schedules and deadlines and juggling multiple priorities. 
• Problem-solving skills for identifying and resolving issues.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in, and knowledge of, sustainable finance or corporate sustainability is an asset. 
• Knowledge of tools like ClickUp, Slack, Airtable 
• Ability to effectively communicate findings to both technical and non-technical audiences. 
• Experience working with Indigenous organizations, communities and partners. 

To Apply

Applicants must be authorized to work in Canada and currently reside in Canada. This role does not offer visa sponsorship. Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience (details not found in resume) to be considered for this opportunity.

Please note: We would rather receive a short cover letter from YOU than a formal letter from ChatGPT.
The job posting will remain open on Generate Canada's career site: until the position is filled. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with an expected start date of Monday, March 16th, 2026.
What To Expect From The Hiring Process
We respect your time and value transparency. Here's what to expect:

• Introductory call with HR (10 minutes)
• Interview with Hiring Manager minutes)
  • Candidate Exercise/ Assessment Task
• Offer & Onboarding

Please note: this is subject to change at any point in the recruitment process based on the needs of the business. All interviewed applicants will be notified of the outcome within 45 days of their final interview.

Equal Opportunity Statement
The Nature Investment Hub embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are passionate
about our people and committed to employment equity. We are at our best when everyone
has a seat at the table, and when we are made to feel like we belong. While all qualified
persons are invited to apply, we welcome applications from Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQIA2S+ persons. 

Generate Canada values equitable opportunities, sustainable solutions, and collaborative and inclusive processes. Generate Canada recognizes and accepts differences in cultural, religious, and political processes and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

At Generate Canada we're committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and will do our best to support you. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the interview process, please let us know when we reach out to schedule your interview. 

AI Disclosure Statement

At Generate Canada, we are committed to a transparent and human-centered recruitment process. We want to assure all candidates that we do not utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools for candidate screening or selection, at this time. All applications are reviewed and assessed by a human. 

Location

Toronto, Ontario (Remote)

Department

Nature Investment Hub

Employment Type

Full-Time

Minimum Experience

Entry-level

Compensation

$50,000 - $60,000 /yr