Strata Coach, Bc Retrofit Accelerator - Vancouver, Canada - Metro Vancouver Zero Emissions Innovation Centre

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About the Metro Vancouver Zero Emissions Innovation Centre

Seeded by a $21.7 million federal endowment, the Zero Emission Innovation Centre (ZEIC) is a purpose-built charitable organization dedicated to market transformation and enabling zero carbon communities and economies across the region and province.

ZEIC is part of the Low Carbon Cities Canada (LC3) Network established by the Government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.

ZEIC's vision is that, together, we enable a new era of climate action and innovation for an inclusive, prosperous, and healthy zero carbon future in our region by 2050.

We advance urban climate solutions in the building, transportation, and renewable energy sectors through (1) partnerships and collaborations, (2) impact investment, (3) granting, and (4) education, training, and capacity-building.

Working with governments, Indigenous partners, industry, and others, we support ambitious climate policy, address barriers, and catalyze, accelerate, and scale innovation to strengthen equitable and resilient communities for current and future generations


To deliver impact, we:

• Connect and activate partners, investors and actiontakers;
• Demonstrate and showcase viable solutions; and
• Invest in capacity building and readiness to scale climate actions.

ZEIC's strategic directions align with provincial, regional, and local climate action plans. Our programs help communities make progress towards their 2030 emissions reduction targets.

Equity, long-term affordability, community health and well-being, environmental protection, and economic development are integral to how we develop and deliver our climate action programs.

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About ZEIC's Buildings Programs_

ZEIC's family of programs in the building stream include the Zero Emissions Building Exchange (ZEBx), Building 2 Electrification Coalition (B2E), Carbon Leadership Forum BC (CLFBC), Near Zero and our newest program the BC Retrofit Accelerator (BCRA).

The purpose of the BCRA is to accelerate the transition to net-zero emissions for existing buildings, particularly in underserved sectors.

It is an umbrella for a suite of initiatives that fall into three broad categories:
market transformation (advisory groups, capacity building, tools and standards development), support programs (e.g. Strata Energy Advisor program), and research.


Position Overview
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Duties and responsibilities_

As part of the BC Retrofit Accelerator Team, the Strata Coach will report to the Program Manager and work closely with the Technical Manager.

The Strata Coach will be the first point of contact for strata councils and condo owners interested in low-carbon retrofit options.

The Strata Coach will help to uncover low-carbon retrofit opportunities in their building(s) and provide them with information that will allow them to make an informed decision about decarbonizing one or more major building systems.

The successful applicant will have a base of technical knowledge and an aptitude for working with the public.


Specific duties and responsibilities include:

• Complete a walkthrough audit of a multiunit residential building and document major mechanical and electrical systems along with basic enclosure details,
• Populate forms that document building systems,
• Educate strata councils on the retrofit program and decarbonization planning,
• Inform strata councils on available rebate and financing programs,
• Support communications and knowledge transfer related to the program and retrofits in general,
• Assist with regular reporting,
• Assist with promotion and communications as it relates to the program,
• Assist with improving the intake process and supportive offerings of the retrofit program, including tools and resources to support building owners through the retrofit process that align with emerging industry best practices,
• Assist with improving the systems and procedures for the efficient collection, management and analysis of program and retrofit project data,
• Other duties, as required.

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Education and Experience Requirements_

• A relevant degree from a recognized postsecondary institutionA
• AScT or EIT, or eligible to apply
• Experience collecting buildingrelated information through site visits and interviews,
• A relevant combination of the abovenoted education and experience,

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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities_

• Very strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills (both oral and verbal),
• Very strong organizational skills to effectively deal with multiple tasks and competing priorities,
• An affinity for supporting individuals and organizations through complicated processes,
• Knowledge of mechanical systems and building enclosure,
• Knowledge of electrical capacity planning,
• Ability to clearly explain technical concepts to nontechnical audiences
• Demonstrated passion for and commitment to climate action,
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while fu