Project Coordinator – Community Solar Program (Hybrid)

Net Zero Atlantic; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

13 paid holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Net Zero Atlantic in Halifax, Nova Scotia, seeks a Community Solar Coordinator to advance community-owned solar projects. You will support the NS Department of Energy's Community Solar Program and Net Zero Atlantic's funding program, coordinating applications, documentation, and stakeholder communications.

The role is full-time, fixed-term (12–19 months), with a hybrid work arrangement and reporting to the Manager of the Community Solar Program.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in business, administration, project management, environmental studies, engineering, science, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1-3 years of coordination, administration, project support, or related experience.
• Experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines, including maintaining project plans, trackers, records, and related documentation.
• Experience supporting contribution agreements, grants, funding agreements, budgets, financial administration, or other program-related processes.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately with project, financial, administrative, and confidential information.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and collaborate effectively with others.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate community solar program applications, funding agreements, and related program administration activities.
• Support project monitoring, reporting, risk identification, and stakeholder communications.
• Maintain project schedules, budgets, records, and program documentation.
• Coordinate meetings, workshops, webinars, stakeholder engagement activities, and site visits.
• Prepare reports, briefing materials, presentations, and program updates.
• Support research and analysis related to renewable energy and community solar development.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of program processes, resources, templates, and guidelines.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to support successful program delivery.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Strong organizational skills

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Post-secondary education or equivalent

Job description

Position Overview

As Community Solar Coordinator, you will help advance community-owned and community-benefiting solar projects across Nova Scotia, making clean energy more accessible to communities across the province. In this role, you will support the delivery of both the Nova Scotia Department of Energy's Community Solar Program and Net Zero Atlantic's Community Solar Capital Funding Program. Working closely with government, community organizations, project proponents, and industry partners, you will contribute to Nova Scotia's climate and clean energy goals while helping turn renewable energy projects from ideas into reality. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organized and collaborative professional who is passionate about clean energy, community impact, and turning ideas into action.

Qualifications

Your Qualifications Include:

• Post-secondary education in business, administration, project management, environmental studies, engineering, science, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1-3 years of coordination, administration, project support, or related experience.
• Experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines, including maintaining project plans, trackers, records, and related documentation.
• Experience supporting contribution agreements, grants, funding agreements, budgets, financial administration, or other program-related processes.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately with project, financial, administrative, and confidential information.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and collaborate effectively with others.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Preferred qualifications include:

The following would be considered an asset but are not required:

• Knowledge of renewable energy, community solar, electricity systems, or Atlantic Canadian energy and climate initiatives.
• Experience working with government, Indigenous partners, community organizations, funding recipients, or other external stakeholders.
• Experience supporting projects or programs within the energy, environmental, non-profit, or public sectors.

Responsibilities

This is a full-time, fixed-term position based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an anticipated duration of 12 to 19 months, subject to program funding. The role operates in a hybrid work environment with a mix of remote and in-office days and will report to the Manager of the Community Solar Program.

Responsibilities include:

• Coordinate community solar program applications, funding agreements, and related program administration activities.
• Support project monitoring, reporting, risk identification, and stakeholder communications.
• Maintain project schedules, budgets, records, and program documentation.
• Coordinate meetings, workshops, webinars, stakeholder engagement activities, and site visits.
• Prepare reports, briefing materials, presentations, and program updates.
• Support research and analysis related to renewable energy and community solar development.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of program processes, resources, templates, and guidelines.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to support successful program delivery.

What We Offer

• A healthy, balanced workplace that recognizes life outside of work matters.
• A flexible, hybrid work environment designed to help you do your best work.
• A competitive annual salary: $55,000 -65,000, based on experience and qualifications.
• A comprehensive total compensation package that includes:
  • Health, dental, life, AD&D, travel, and disability coverage (no waiting period).
  • Generous vacation, 13 paid holidays, and additional paid time off.
  • Professional development opportunities to support your growth.

To be considered for this position, candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada.