Green Choice Program Coordinator (Halifax / Hybrid)

Net Zero Atlantic; Halifax; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental organization seeks a Green Choice Program Coordinator to manage renewable energy projects supporting Atlantic Canada's low-carbon future. Candidates require a background in environmental science or renewable energy, with at least five years of project management experience. A collaborative spirit, excellent communication, and organizational skills are essential. This is a full-time contract position, offering a salary of $65,000 - $80,000, with benefits including health insurance and paid vacation.

Benefits

Health and dental insurance

Generous paid vacation

Thirteen paid holidays

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Five+ years experience in project management, preferably in clean energy, climate change or related area.
• Ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks related to operating a new program.
• Excellent organization, communication, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with and support the administration of the Green Choice Program.
• Collaborate with key partners such as Nova Scotia Power Inc.
• Coordinate with approved participants to ensure successful execution of program contracts.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Detail oriented

Energy Policy

Environmental Science

Green Initiatives

Organizational Skills

Renewable Energy

Project administration

Education

Post-secondary degree in environmental studies or science

Relevant combination of education and experience

Job description

Position Overview

As a Green Choice Program Coordinator, on secondment to the Nova Scotia Department of Energy, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of projects in the clean technology and renewable energy portfolio, specifically in wind energy. You are collaborative and engaged in managing and facilitating programs to support Atlantic Canada's transition to a low-carbon future. If you have a background in environmental science/studies, renewable energy, or public administration and enjoy building relationships and coordinating projects, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

About the Opportunity

In this role, you will be seconded from Net Zero Atlantic to the DOE Clean Electricity Division in the Green Choice Program. The Green Choice Program is a green tariff program for large commercial and institutional energy customers to build renewable energy projects to meet their energy consumption needs.

In This Full-time, Contract Term Ending March 31, 2027, you will report to the Senior Analyst, Green Choice Program in the DOE Clean Electricity Division and be responsible for:

• Assisting with and supporting the day-to-day administration of the Green Choice Program.
• Collaborating with key partners such as Nova Scotia Power Inc. and the Procurement Administrator - Coho Climate Advisors for the ongoing delivery of the program.
• Engaging with various collaborators and partners as needed.
• Coordinating with approved Participants to communicate, engage and ensure the successful execution of program contracts.
• Coordinating with approved new renewable energy projects to address any hurdles to project success.
• Program tracking and delivery, reporting and progress updates.
• Developing communications resources, tools, and materials to support program operations.
• Preparing internal decision-making materials such as briefings or presentations.
• Assisting with policy development.
• Providing support with the Clean Electricity team programs, policies and initiatives.

Qualifications

Required qualifications include

Post-secondary degree in environmental studies or science, or renewable/clean energy technology, environmental policy, public administration, or multi-disciplinary studies. Or a relevant combination of education and experience.

• Demonstrated experience coordinating, developing, administering, and implementing large-scale, complex programs.
• Five+ years experience in project management, preferably in clean energy, climate change or related area of focus.
• Ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple administrative tasks related to operating a new and unique program.
• Motivated to contribute to Atlantic Canada's transition to a net zero future.
• Excellent organization, communication, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Independent worker, well organized, self starter.
• Detail-oriented.

Preferred Qualifications Include:

• Knowledge or experience in green tariff programs or policies or similar renewable energy programs.
• Knowledge or experience in renewable energy sectors and markets.
• Familiarity with Atlantic Canadian energy and climate change policy goals, objectives and programs.

Skills

• Critical Thinking
• Detail oriented
• Energy Policy
• Environmental Science
• Green Initiatives
• Organizational Skills
• Renewable Energy
• Project administration

About Net Zero Atlantic

At Net Zero Atlantic we lead applied research and contribute to projects that enable the transition of Atlantic Canada's energy system to a carbon-neutral future. As an independent non-profit organization, we achieve our mission and purpose through collaboration with academia, governments, private sector, Indigenous Peoples, and NGOs. Our work focuses on energy system modelling, offshore wind, hydrogen, solar, geothermal energy, carbon sequestration, green buildings, emerging concepts and technologies, and behavioural-based mitigation solutions.

Net Zero Atlantic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our living, learning, and work environments. We seek employees who will work respectfully and constructively with people from different backgrounds and levels of power. We actively encourage applications from members of groups experiencing barriers to equity. Preference will be given to persons who are legally entitled to work in Canada.

What We Offer

• A full-time contract position ending March 31, 2027.
• We support a healthy and balanced lifestyle.
• We offer a flexible, hybrid work environment.
• The annual salary range for this position is $65,000 - $80,000, depending on demonstrated experience and qualifications.
• Our total compensation package includes:
• Group insurance plan for health and dental, life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, with no waiting period.
• Generous paid vacation.
• Time off on 13 holidays per year.
• Additional paid time off throughout the year.
• Professional development opportunities.

About Us

At Net Zero Atlantic we lead applied research and contribute to projects that enable the transition of Atlantic Canada's energy system to a carbon-neutral future. As an independent non-profit organization, we achieve our mission and purpose through collaboration with academia, governments, private sector, Indigenous Peoples, and NGOs. Our work focuses on facilitating collaborative research and projects related to the energy transition.

The Nova Scotia Department of Energy (DOE) manages and promotes energy resources to achieve optimum economic, social, and environmental values from the energy sector. Their mission is to serve the social, environmental, and economic interests of Nova Scotians by ensuring all energy resources are developed and used in an efficient and sustainable manner. The DOE is recognized as a collaborative and innovative leader in the transformation of Nova Scotia's energy sector.