Climate Change and Resilience Coordinator

Regional District of Na; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 73,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) is seeking a temporary full-time Climate Change and Resilience Coordinator to join Long-Range Planning and Energy and Sustainability teams. The role contributes to climate action, resilience, land use policies, and sustainability programs for the region.

A key part of the job is raising awareness about sustainability through collaboration and clear communication. The ideal candidate has a master’s degree with related professional designation, at least five

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in economics, engineering, planning, sustainability, climate change, or related field.
• Certification in energy management and sustainable/green building systems required.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to climate action and resilience by supporting land use policies and planning.
• Lead climate change programs and green building research and implementation.
• Raise awareness about sustainability through collaboration and communication.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Master’s degree

Professional designation / certification in energy management or green building

Job description

Notice of Employment Opportunity

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.