Community Engagement Specialist - Dartmouth, Canada - EfficiencyOne

EfficiencyOne

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Dartmouth, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Community Engagement Specialist

African NS Communities

_ We come to work every day to make the world a better place. _

About EfficiencyOne
Our core values are Integrity, Innovation, and Partnership.

EfficiencyOne is a leading efficiency enterprise.

We work with a number of outstanding partners to supply cost-effective energy efficiency and carbon mitigation services in Nova Scotia and beyond.

We transform the way people use energy. Together, we help people achieve their energy goals, save money, conserve resources, improve well-being, and combat climate change.

Investing in energy efficiency comes with many benefits-lower heating bills, more comfortable spaces, new jobs in your community, and a smaller overall carbon footprint.

Why you'll love working here:

A culture that understands there is life outside of work and cares about their employees.
An engaging, fun, and inclusive work environment
An awesome benefits package that starts on day one and a competitive salary
Wellness initiatives and fitness challenges hosted throughout the year.
Corporate gym memberships
Career growth and professional development opportunities
Being part of a team and contributing to Nova Scotia's goal of 2050 netzero carbon

Do you want to be part of an organization that has an ambitious plan to support the transition to net zero by 2050, and help to build a thriving, resilient future for Nova Scotians - then you belong here

The opportunity:

The
Community Engagement Specialist, African NS Communities will play a role in the development and implementation of the African Nova Scotian Community Retrofits Pilot.

This role will work to build constructive relationships with African Nova Scotian communities and organizations in Nova Scotia.

The Community Engagement Specialist is the liaison between EfficiencyOne and African Nova Scotian communities with a primary focus on the communities of
Preston and Guysborough.

They will actively engage and educate community members by providing resources and information regarding the benefits of energy efficiency, and our programs, and demonstrate the potential for energy savings.

They will also provide assistance with the key action items related to the pilot's launch and future operations.

This role requires the use of effective communication skills, combined with excellent time management and organizational skills, to be adaptable, and results-driven.

Responsible to Initiate and launch each phase of the African Nova Scotia Community Retrofit pilot, including research in collaboration with a consulting company, outreach, planning, and delivery.
Responsible to be the main point of contact for the communities and consultants with a primary focus currently on the communities of Preston and Guysborough
Responsible for gathering feedback from the communities of Preston and Guysborough for ongoing improvements and sharing with the consultants of EfficiencyOne.
Responsible for providing guidance (as needed) to address customer complaints and inquiries.
Responsible to perform the following: site visits in response to participant concerns (as needed); completing forms to document customer experience, gathering feedback to inform supplier performance, and working with EfficiencyOne to develop a list of any remediation actions for contractors or delivery partners.
Responsible to work with the communities of Preston and Guysborough, delivery partners, associations, and other partners to develop educational/training materials, schedule and conduct engagement events and initiatives along with distribute marketing materials.
Responsible for communicating regularly with the leaders and organizers, and community members of Preston and Guysborough to make sure they are wellinformed on all Efficiency Nova Scotia programs.
Responsible to Support members of the community in Preston and Guysborough to seek and select contractors to perform the upgrades on the selected homes and businesses.
Responsible for supporting the marketing and communications team in the development of outreach and marketing strategies and materials.

What Will Help You Succeed?

Community College, University degree or diploma in a businessrelated field or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Existing relationships and demonstrated ability to work in and with African Nova Scotian communities.
Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle, with a clear driver's abstract. (Can be discussed if do not have one)
Project management, including planning, designing, and execution would be considered an asset.
Ability to work with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
Proficient with all Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

If you would like to be considered for this opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter, clearly articulating how you meet the above-noted qualifications.

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