Regional District of Nanaimo

PIBC; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 96,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

The Regional District of Nanaimo is seeking a Climate Change and Resilience Coordinator to lead climate action initiatives, support land use planning, and advance sustainability programs across the region.

This temporary full-time Union position collaborates with communities and departments, manages projects, promotes green building research, and communicates effectively to raise awareness of resilience and social well-being.

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 years of job-related experience.
• Valid Class 5 BC driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Promote and deliver climate action and resilience within the Regional District of Nanaimo, including land use planning and climate programs.
• Lead green building research and implementation projects to enhance residents' social well-being.
• Raise awareness about sustainability through effective collaboration and communication.

Skills

Master’s degree in economics/enginee

Professional designation in energy mgm

Education

Master’s degree

Pro designation in related field

Job description

Climate Change and Resilience Coordinator

Employer/Organization: Regional District of Nanaimo

Closing: November 5th 2026 4:00 PM PST

Details

The Climate Change and Resilience Coordinator contributes to the promotion and deliveryof 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.