JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to Climate Action & Sustainability Manager, the Energy & Climate Action Programs Coordinator is responsible for supporting implementation on Tsleil-Waututh Nation (TWN) climate action, energy and greenhouse gas emissions reduction plans and targets; as well as supporting community engagement, community awareness and capacity building on climate action and energy efficiency initiatives.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Technical Support:

• Supports implementation of TWN’s climate action and energy efficiency policies and objectives.
• Supports implementation, review and updates to the TWN Community Energy Plan and Climate Change Action Plan and completion of action plan progress reports, communications and notifications.
• Promotes community awareness and capacity building in energy management and climate action, and completes communications, articles and posts on relevant initiatives and ways for community to be involved.
• Supports the collection, tracking and monitoring data on TWN electric vehicle charging station use and renewable energy production, community-wide energy consumption and GHG emissions.
• Coordinates and supports TWN community engagement to learn from community knowledge and to inspire action towards achieving community energy conservation and GHG reduction targets.
• Supports project related and culturally appropriate fieldwork, site monitoring, photo-documentation and reporting.
• Builds connections with external contacts and other First Nations to explore opportunities for shared learnings and collaboration on climate action and energy management initiatives.
• Supports the development of grant applications to advance TWN climate action and energy efficiency goals.
• Attends energy and climate action training workshops and conferences to promote continued learning and capacity building.

Administration Support:

• Provides communication and administrative support for local community and household low carbon and energy efficiency updates, retrofits, waste reduction and sustainable transportation strategies.
• Attends energy management meetings, workshops and participates in training to grow skills and capacity.
• Supports TWN community engagement to learn from community knowledge and to inspire action towards achieving community energy conservation and GHG reduction targets.
• Helps to organize events build education and local experience with energy efficiency, renewable energy, and low carbon resilient opportunities.
• Builds connections with other First Nations and other external contacts to learn from and share information about energy efficiency, GHG reduction and climate action opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned/required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g. climate action, energy management, sustainability, urban planning, natural resources management).
• A minimum of 2 years of working experience in a related field.
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
• Solid experience with and knowledge of working with Indigenous Organizations and/or remote Indigenous communities.
• Proficient with computers, the Internet and Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, etc.).
• Must have valid driver license (BC Class 5) and satisfactory driving record.
• Criminal records check (vulnerable sector).

Preferred:

• Previous experience working in a First Nations community and/or organization.

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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Basic knowledge of and experience with greenhouse gas emissions, low carbon opportunities, energy efficiency, renewable energy and green building strategies.
• Understanding of the current and historical culture of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation and Coast Salish peoples.
• Self-starter who is comfortable working in the office as well as remotely and supporting a distributed team.
• Good organizational, problem solving and analytical skills, and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects or assignments and consult with the supervisor as needed.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated flexibility, creativity and cooperation in adapting to changing work plan priorities.
• Ability to solve practical problems and engage with the community in a culturally appropriate manner.
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external contacts.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and to manage work plan to meet given deadlines.
• Demonstrated patience, understanding, willingness to share information, and openness to learning and training opportunities.
• Knowledge and appreciation of BC indigenous cultures, and ability to work in a dynamic cross-cultural setting.
• Strong personal interest in climate action/energy conservation and community sustainability.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Fast learner, enthusiastic and not afraid to ask questions.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Physical demands:

• Significant desk work with long periods of manual dexterity activities (keyboard operations, filing)
• Occasional field work in variable weather

Mental focus:

• Must synthesize complex and diverse information
• Must remain calm, professional, objective, and constructive, even when faced with hostility
• Attention to detail with strong organizational skills
• Adherence to established systems and processes
• Ability to work under pressure

Working conditions:

• Work independently in a business office environment and occasionally in the field
• Adherence to timelines
• Focus on client service
• Dynamic environment with frequent interruptions
• Responds quickly to reassignment of priorities
• Highly sensitive legal, confidential and political issues and environment
• Rapidly changing priorities, requiring innovation and resourcefulness
• Occasional meetings outside normal office hours
• Engagement with other departments, levels of government and First Nations

If you are interested in this position, send your resume and cover letter to:

jobapplications@twnation.ca