Climate Change and Resilience Coordinator

CivicInfo BC; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 96,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits through Collective Agreement

12.4% in lieu of benefits

Job summary

The Regional District of Nanaimo is seeking a temporary full-time Climate Change and Resilience Coordinator in Long-Range Planning and Energy & Sustainability. The role focuses on climate action, resilience, and sustainable land use initiatives within the region.

The position emphasizes collaboration, awareness-building, and integration of climate programs, with responsibilities spanning policy, research, and corporate sustainability efforts.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in economics, engineering, planning, sustainability, climate change, or a related field.
• Certification in energy management and sustainable/green building systems.
• Minimum five (5) years of job-related experience, preferably in local government.

Responsibilities

• Lead climate action and resilience initiatives across land use planning and policy.
• Coordinate climate programs, green building research, and sustainability projects.
• Raise awareness and foster collaboration and communication with residents and stakeholders.

Skills

project management

communication

collaboration

Education

Master's degree in related field

Energy management certification

Green building systems certification

Job description

Climate Change and Resilience Coordinator

ABOUT THE ROLE
The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) is seeking a temporary full-time Climate Change and Resilience Coordinator with Long-Range Planning and Energy and Sustainability.
The Climate Change and Resilience Coordinator contributes to the promotion and delivery of climate action and resilience response within the RDN including land use policies and planning, climate change programs, green building research and implementation, projects that enhance the social well-being of residents of the region, and corporate sustainability initiatives. A key part of this role is raising awareness about sustainability through effective collaboration and communication.
QUALIFICATIONS
Qualifications include a master’s degree and related professional designation in economics, engineering, planning, sustainability, climate change, or a related field, supplemented by certification in energy management and sustainable or green building systems. Candidates must also possess a minimum of five (5) years of job-related experience, preferably in a local government setting, and a valid Class 5 BC driver's license.
POSITION DETAILS
This is a temporary full-time (35 hours per week) Union position for 12 months, with the possibility of ending early or extension based on the operational needs of the department. The (2026) rate of pay is $53.01 to $55.80, plus 12.4% in lieu of benefits including vacation and statutory holidays, or the uninterrupted continuation of their benefits package as provided for in the Collective Agreement between the Regional District of Nanaimo and the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 401.
Applications will be accepted until 4:00 pm on November 5, 2026.