Corporate Climate Response Coordinator - Courtenay, Canada - Comox Valley Regional District

Comox Valley Regional District

Verified Company

Courtenay, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Branch
Planning and Development Services
Position Type
CUPE Local 556

Salary
$38.25 per hour.
Hours Per Week
35 hours per week
Employment Type
Regular Full-Time
Competition Type
Internal/External Posting
Date posted
July 13, 2023

Focusing on the corporate perspective, the Coordinator will identify resources, risks and opportunities for projects entailing climate adaptation, resilience and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) reductions;
Supporting CVRD corporate climate action initiatives in relation to achieving carbon neutrality and GHG reduction targets;
Updating, monitoring and implementing the Corporate Energy and Emissions Plan (CEEP) and the annual corporate energy emissions inventory;
Collaborating with internal staff from a variety of departments to develop and implement work plans related to CEEP initiatives;
Coordinating and investigating opportunities with CVRD facilities and infrastructure for energy conservation, district energy, waste heat recovery, fuel switching and renewable energy;
Assisting with implementation of projects related to CVRD infrastructure and facilities, including energy retrofits and new construction;
Supporting the development and administration of corporate climate action policies and programs related to green buildings, procurement and life cycle cost analysis;
Developing staff reports and other correspondence to support corporate climate action initiatives and provide guidance to staff and elected officials;
Facilitating an increased awareness across the organization of corporate climate impacts and actions;
A relationship builder able to develop and maintain effective relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders including colleagues, elected officials, and the public;
A strong communicator with excellent facilitation and leadership skills;
A confident, professional speaker with the ability to make presentations of complex material in understandable terms;

Educated in an applicable undergraduate degree of four years or equivalent in environmental studies with a focus on sustainability, climate change, or other related field from an accredited university with over two up to three years of directly related experience in climate action/adaptation and energy/emissions reductions.

OR educated in an applicable diploma of over two and up to three years, or equivalent in environmental studies with a focus on sustainability, climate change, or related field from an accredited institute of technology with over four up to five years of directly related experience in climate action/adaptation and energy/emissions reductions.

(An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered);

Current knowledge of provincial, regional and corporate plans, programs, policies and practices related to climate action and adaptation including, the Local Government Climate Action Program, CleanBC Roadmap to 2030, Climate Preparedness and Adaptation Strategy, Climate Action Charter, Comox Valley Regional Growth Strategy, CVRD Corporate Energy and Emissions Plan.

Knowledgeable in project management methodologies and able to provide day-to-day oversight of external consultants/contractors/stakeholders and execute projects;
Strategic, analytical and creative when it comes to problem solving;
Self-motivated, organized and able to balance multiple priorities;
Resourceful with strong research and writing skills;

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with strong skills in Adobe Acrobat, Explorer, SharePoint, IMAP and using programs for energy and emissions tracking.