Manager, Sustainable Energy Programs and Policy - Dorval, Canada - Air Canada

Air Canada

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Dorval, Canada

1 week ago

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Description

Description

Being part of Air Canada is to become part of an iconic Canadian symbol, recently ranked the best Airline in North America. Let your career take flight by joining our diverse and vibrant team at the leading edge of passenger aviation.

Scope

This position will be focused on the following areas: renewable energy and sustainable/low-carbon fuels with regards to Air Canada's Climate Action Plan, including GHG accounting but could be called to support other areas within environmental affairs for Air Canada and its subsidiaries.

This position will be responsible for interfacing with multiple stakeholders internally and externally as applicable (Corporate customers, industry associations and others), to ensure successful outcomes for Air Canada. This position will also support internal stakeholders by providing expertise in the abovementioned areas.

Functional Accountabilities

Leads and develops the sustainable and lowcarbon aviation fuels strategy:
Develops and maintains Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) policy standard and regulatory knowledge, including book-and-claim/mass-balance program development
Assesses and projects upcoming mandatory SAF requirements to meet compliance obligations in collaboration with the Manager, Climate Change Programs
Works with Fuel Procurement on SAF specifications, certification, and agreements
Manages, maintains Air Canada's SAF Registry and coordinates Air Canada's SAF Registry thirdparty verification
Provides expertise for GHG reductions accounting from renewable energy and sustainable/lowcarbon fuels usage and purchase
Manages the renewable energy task force (RECs, PPA, VPPA, onsite renewable energy generation), and provides recommendation to the business
Provides expertise for the implementation of the Leave Less Travel Program with regards to SAF
Monitors emerging technologies and best practices from around the world and conducts research analysis for policy development and shares this knowledge with internal stakeholders.

Develop and maintain a strong relationship and promote environmental stewardship with Stations and Business units as main contact person for environmental issues and concerns related to area of responsibility.

Participates and represents Environmental Affairs at various internal working groups.
Continually maintains a high level of professional proficiency and knowledge of all environmental matters, regulations, technologies, and developments. Shares good practices and problems/lessons learned with colleagues, branches, and alliance carriers.

Qualifications

University degree in Petrochemical or Chemical Engineering, Environmental Sciences or equivalent.
57 years experience in renewable energy, sustainable and/or lowcarbon fuels.
Knowledge and understanding of the principles of renewable energy generation, sustainable and/or lowcarbon fuels production.
Knowledge and understanding of the principles of GHG accounting from renewable energy generation, sustainable and/or lowcarbon fuels production.
Knowledge of current Provincial and Federal environmental legislations, regulations and policies related to clean and lowcarbon fuels, and related industry best practices.
Knowledge of GHG standards (ISO140641/2/3 or equivalent), an asset.
Highly developed facilitation and negotiation skills, including an ability to foster strong relationships with and manage internal and external stakeholders.
Proven project management skills involving multiple departments with exceptional problem solving, analytical, organizational and communication skills.
Strong ability to prioritize activities and excellent time management and organizational.
Commitment to quality and pride in work, patience, and perseverance.
Ability to work effectively under pressure and in rapidly changing environments or uncertain conditions.
Ability to notice, interpret, and anticipate others' concerns and feelings, and to communicate this awareness empathetically to others.
Demonstrates openness and willingness to adapt to different and new ways of doing things.
Takes responsibility for the results and actively participates in the future direction of the organization.
Demonstrates concern for satisfying one's external and/or internal customers.
Results oriented with proactive and methodical approach to problem solving.
Must be a team player with ability to work closely with diverse groups and working styles.
Strong mathematical skills with attention to detail and accuracy of records
Excellent communication skills, oral and written.
Flexibility and willingness to work extended hours, when required.
Must be able to travel domestically and internationally approximately once a month.

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Linguistic Requirements

Diversity and Inclusion
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