Lead / Director, Marine Solutions

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Ottawa, Ontario, Canada .
contract . August 17, 2026

Description

Who we are

Founded in 2023, Carbon Removal Canada is an independent non-profit accelerating the responsible scale-up of carbon removal technologies by advocating for impactful, research-backed policies, shaping Canada’s carbon removal market, and connecting the right people to the right information. We work with public and private actors to rapidly build the carbon removal industry. Together, we can position Canada as a global leader, unlocking investment for carbon removal, driving economic growth, and meeting our climate targets.

The role

Canada has the world’s longest coastline, world-class ocean science, and companies already delivering some of the first verified ocean-based carbon removal in the world. Despite the high potential for this pathway, marine carbon removal remains one of the most underresourced areas in Canadian climate policy. Carbon Removal Canada is seeking a Lead or Director of Marine Solutions to help fill this gap, leading and scaling our strategic efforts in enabling the responsible development of ocean-based carbon removal in Canada.

Reporting to the Executive Director, you will shape Canada's policy landscape by conducting targeted regulatory research and driving system changes to enable modernized frameworks that are evidence-based and reflect the urgency of climate action. You will bring together government, industry, Indigenous Rights Holders, and community leaders to expand political and public understanding of ocean-based carbon removal. We are looking for a proven public policy expert and relationship builder who thrives in establishing emerging industries.

This is a 24-month position with possibility of extension.

What you’ll do

Lead Carbon Removal Canada’s marine carbon removal efforts, setting strategy and priorities for this new workstream
Conduct and translate regulatory research that clarifies how international commitments, existing Canadian statutes, and permitting pathways apply to marine carbon removal
Advance regulatory modernization that enables responsible alkalinity enhancement projects, particularly in Eastern Canada, working across federal departments and provincial governments
Promote the responsible inclusion of marine carbon removal in federal policy and programs
Convene key stakeholders, Rights Holders, and partners through events and coalitions
Expand the political and public understanding of marine carbon removal, including potential co-benefits of deployment

What we’re looking for

All candidates must have:

Expertise in Canadian public policy and regulation, including experience working across federal and provincial jurisdictions (5+ years)
Demonstrated experience building relationships and coalitions across a wide range of stakeholder types, including government, industry, researchers, and communities
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to translate technical and regulatory complexity for policymakers and the public

You’ll really impress us if you have:

Experience and/or existing knowledge of marine-based carbon removal, marine biology, fisheries, chemistry, environmental conservation, or climate science
You have previous experience establishing an emerging industry
You are fluent in English and French

Location, travel, and hours

This position is located within Canada, with a strong preference for Ottawa, ON. Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada.

As a remote team distributed across Canada, Carbon Removal Canada holds in-person team retreats quarterly, with additional ad-hoc in-person meetings as needed. We typically work standard hours in our local time zones (9am-5pm), with core collaboration time between 11am-4pm ET. Outside of these hours, we are more focused on outcomes than when you are at your desk.

What we offer

Carbon Removal Canada is committed to providing competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits to our team. The salary for this role will be commensurate with experience and title. The salary for Lead, Marine Solutions starts at $90,000 and for Director starts at $110,000, plus comprehensive health benefits and generous paid vacation.

Carbon Removal Canada recognizes the importance of building an inclusive organization and the value of diverse backgrounds, attributes, and perspectives. We welcome applications from Indigenous peoples, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to fill this role.

Please reach out if you have any questions or requests for accommodation during the application or interview process.

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