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Energy Officer Electricity - Halifax, Canada - Ecology Action Centre

Ecology Action Centre

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Halifax, Canada

4 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Energy Officer Job Posting EAC

ABOUT US

The Ecology Action Centre is a dynamic and vibrant environmental charity based in Nova Scotia providing leadership on critical issues from biodiversity protection to climate change to environmental justice.

We are grounded in community and act as strong watchdog for a just and sustainable society. Ecology Action Centre | action is our middle name

YOUR FOCUS

The Energy Officer will support our Energy Coordinator who works to advance EAC's electricity and renewable energy policies in Atlantic Canada.

As the Energy Officer, you will be assisting with research, communication, and community engagement to advance strategic energy policies to decarbonize electricity within Atlantic Canada.

ABOUT YOU
Your passion for decarbonizing electricity and your project management know-how will help the
Energy Team effectively move their campaigns from conception to implementation. You thrive working in collaborative environments and building relationships to partner with organizations, private sector and the public.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Research and write internal/external communications including briefing notes, web content, social media posts and magazine updates, working with the Communications Teams for guidance as needed
Summarize and condense technical energy reports
Effectively help plan and support events, webinars, meetings and committees related to building support from the general public around the clean electricity transition in Atlantic

Canada

Assist with facilitation, stakeholder consultation and public education as needed
Assist with volunteer training to deliver goals of energy team campaigns
Develop campaign materials and graphics for online and print use
Conduct research and gather data related to the electricity sector
Assist in analyzing government policies and regulations related to electricity
Participate in and support the overall work of the Ecology Action Centre, including but not limited to community queries, engagement organizing, and promoting our overall impact.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

Strong communications skills, both oral and written
Experience supporting advocacy campaigns, with at least 6 months experience in advocacy campaigning, project administration, or communications.
Experience assisting with event planning, and coordinating activities
Practical experience supporting community and public engagement efforts through facilitation, stakeholder consultation, volunteer engagement and public education
Knowledgeable about the energy sector in Canada and clean electricity policies
At least 12 years of experience conducting research, reviewing literature and writing reports
Proven ability to analyze government policies and gather data
Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively allocate your time to complete important productive tasks
Strong organizational and priority settings skills
Contribute to a collaborative team environment
Strong work ethic and motivation to work on climate change
Computer literacy in MS Office, including Outlook, Sharepoint, Word, Excel and

PowerPoint.

Willing to utilize social media and traditional mass media, and work with webbased platforms.
Other Skills and Requirements (considered an asset)
Experience working on energy policy, particularly related to electricity
Experience working with governments on policy matters
Experience with managing and recruiting volunteers
Experience working for a nonprofit organization, government, academic institution, First

Nation Band, co-op, labour organization, or community enterprise.

WHAT WE OFFER

A fulltime position, 37.5 hours a week (Mon-Fri), to start as soon as possible (early January)
Opportunity to participate in 4DWW 9month period
This is a fixed term contract for oneyear strong possibility of renewal based on funding
Starting wage range is $19.67 up to $21.56, based on level of knowledge, experience and skills.
Four weeks of paid vacation, 10 paid health days, 12 paid Holidays, costshared benefits plan
Flexibility to work from home with a requirement for onsite days at our renovated, energy

- efficient green office building located in the North end of Halifax at 2705 Fern Lane.

The first floor of our building is designed to be universally accessible.

TO APPLY:
Please submit a single PDF document titled "YOURNAME_ Energy Officer via Ecology Action

Job Types:
Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 12 months

Salary:
$19.67-$21.56 per hour

Benefits: