Technical and Policy Advisor - Pembina Insitute
Sustainable Communities - Technical and Policy Advisor (Vancouver)
The Pembina Institute is seeking a motivated and skilled professional to assist communities in their efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, conventional energy consumption, and energy costs.
The position will be based in our Vancouver office and includes travel throughout the province and possibly in other regions in Canada.
Key responsibilities of this work include:
- Working with local governments and First Nations communities to develop energy plans and implement policies and initiatives identified in energy plans;
- Identifying, assessing and quantifying renewable energy, energy efficiency, and greenhouse gas reduction opportunities (including technical, financial, business and policy assessments);
- Collecting data and deriving inventories of community energy use, energy expenditures, and greenhouse gas emissions;
- Researching and analyzing federal, provincial, territorial and municipal policies related to energyand climate;
- Identifying barriers and assessing opportunities to improve energy efficiency and increase the use of renewable energy and local energy projects;
- Promoting the adoption of new policies to advance sustainable energy in Canada through a variety of means such as consulting, engaging with decision makers, allies and media, and participating or facilitating multi-stakeholder processes; and
- Effectively communicating the results of Pembina's work though reports, presentations, and media (releases, op-eds, interviews).
Qualifications
Successful candidates will have an educational and / or work background in engineering, environmental studies, natural resource science, or economics, where a significant level of comfort with quantitative analysis has been developed.
The following skills and characteristics will be beneficial:
- A strong personal commitment to protecting the environment;
- Familiarity with energy-related environmental issues;
- Awareness of barriers and opportunities for local government to implement sustainable energy solutions;
- Familiarity with renewable energy and energy efficiency applications and technologies;
- An understanding of barriers to the implementation of energy efficiency and renewable energy;
- An energetic and self-directed personality, with effective time management skills;
- The ability to address multiple projects and demands effectively while remaining focused on delivering on priority tasks;
- The ability to work independently;
- The ability to quickly absorb, synthesize, and act on new information and concepts;
- Strong research and writing skills;
- Good presentation and public speaking skills;
- Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, and Power Point; and
- Excellent interpersonal and group communication skills, and a proactive approach to managing work tensions and stresses that may arise.
The following types of experience would also be an asset:
- Experience working or living in First Nation and/or remote communities;
- Experience working or volunteering with an environment or conservation focused not for profit public interest body;
- Experience with integrated sustainability community planning principles; and
- Experience in consensus-based and multi-stakeholder processes.
Terms of employment
- Compensation is competitive with established non-profit organizations and will be based on skills, experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.
- A generous benefits (including RRSP program) package.
- Four weeks of paid vacation each year. Standard for all staff.
- Statutory holidays plus the days between Christmas and New Years are paid days off.
This position will report to the Director of the Sustainable Communities Group. The initial term of employment is for twelve months with an anticipated extension to permanent employment. Further terms of employment will be discussed with candidates during the interview process. The position is anticipated to begin work in mid-2008.
Application Procedure
Please submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume and three references by email before 5:00 p.m. MST on Friday, May 30, 2008 to:
Grace Gruber, Senior Administration Officer Pembina Institute
Email: graceg@pembina.org
The Pembina Institute is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from qualified aboriginal people, women, visible minorities and persons with disabilities. We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted (within 10 days of the application closing date).
About the Pembina Institute
The Pembina Institute creates sustainable energy solutions through research, education and advocacy. It promotes environmental, social and economic sustainability in the public interest by developing practical solutions for communities, individuals, governments and businesses. The Pembina Institute provides policy research leadership and education on climate change, energy issues, green economics, energy efficiency and conservation, renewable energy, and environmental governance.
About the Sustainable Communities Group
The Sustainable Communities Group of the Pembina Institute helps communities find ways to meet their energy needs through the implementation of sustainable energy projects including low-impact renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies. Technical and business experts work with communities to develop community energy plans based on their needs and sustainable energy resources, to conduct a detailed assessment of various energy options, and to assist them in gaining financial support from potential project investors.
