Regional Energy Coach - Prairies

Manitoba Non-Profit Housing Association; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking an Executive Director focused on promoting energy-efficient housing solutions. This role involves coaching and supporting housing providers across Manitoba and neighboring provinces. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in residential energy management, proven project planning skills, and a passion for non-profit housing. Flexibility in work hours and remote opportunities enhance this fulfilling position.

Benefits

Extended health benefits

5% matched RRSP program

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in residential energy management, building retrofits, or energy auditing.
• Knowledge of building construction, systems, and sustainability.
• Experience in small teams and understanding of non-profit processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide coaching and technical support for planning energy-efficient projects.
• Organize educational sessions for housing conferences.
• Conduct walkthrough energy audits.

Skills

Problem Solving

Goal-oriented

Communication

Collaboration

Enthusiasm for affordable housing

Education

Post-secondary education in a relevant field

Graduate degree

Job description

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Executive Director at Manitoba Non-Profit Housing Association

Position Summary

This position will provide coaching and technical services for affordable and non-profit housing providers related to the planning of energy efficient capital projects. The objective of this role is to build the capability and capacity of housing providers to initiate sustainable energy efficient projects. The Regional Energy Coach (REC) will have a strong understanding of residential energy efficiency in the Prairies context and will lead efforts in engaging and coaching affordable housing providers in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta, particularly smaller providers with less capacity to initiate projects.

Hours: 35-40 hours weekly to be determined by agreement; Mostly weekdays with occasional evening for presentations/meetings

Salary Range: $65,000-$85,000 annually based on experience; extended health benefits and 5% matched RRSP program available at 6-months

Details: this is a one-year term position with strong possibility of extension

Work Environment and Expectations: Flexibility around remote work and scheduling, preferred to have one day per week in the MNPHA office in Winnipeg. Ability to work from home with good internet access are required. Though most meetings will take place virtually or by phone, travel to meet with non-profit housing organizations and for outreach events to Alberta, Saskatchewan, and throughout Manitoba is required; access to a vehicle and drivers’ license are required.

Responsibilities

• Coaching and planning support:
• Provide coaching, technical support, and support for project management to non-profit housing providers to identify and plan energy efficiency projects, and incorporate energy efficiency features into capital projects, maintenance, and new construction projects.
• Maintain in depth knowledge of national, provincial, and regional/local funding opportunities and barriers, share funding information with affordable housing providers – particularly the Sustainable Affordable Housing fund – and provide coaching to support applications for funding for energy efficient affordable housing projects.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of innovative and learning-centered coaching techniques.
• Conduct walkthrough energy audits to identify initial opportunities for sustainable capital project planning. Walkthrough energy audits may be conducted remotely.
• Build relationships with and maintain knowledge of energy sector resources and connects providers as appropriate.
• Assist providers in scoping and procuring project planning related work, including Building Condition Assessments, energy audits and studies.

2. Capacity building:

• Distribute capacity building tools and resources to affordable housing providers.
• Organize, support, and facilitate education sessions and presentations for regional and national affordable housing conferences related to planning and operating sustainable affordable housing.
• Contribute to educational materials developed by FCM and/or the Centre.
• Connect regularly with other RECs and FCM for peer exchange to share learnings.

3. Reporting:

• Track and monitor interactions with all housing providers, including initial outreach, level of support in project planning, and skill building, feedback on funding available and funding applications submitted and approved to contribute to evaluation of initaitive.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in a relevant field; a graduate degree would be an asset
• Minimum 2 years of experience in residential energy management, building retrofits, capital project planning, energy auditing, or other similar experience
• Knowledge of building construction, building systems, and sustainability is required
• Working knowledge of energy conservation measures in buildings, building control systems, building envelope design
• Working knowledge of renewable energy retrofits
• Experience working in a small team environment, experience working in remote environments are an asset
• Understanding of business and service processes associated with non-profit organizations is an asset

Skills and Expectations

You are:

• A problem solver: you can adapt to a changing environment, and find contacts, conduct research, and identify resources needed to solve problems
• Goal-oriented and task-driven: you thrive in an independent work environment, can deliver on targets, have strong organizational skills, and pay attention to detail
• Communicative: you have experience presenting to groups, individuals, and to diverse stakeholders with varied technical knowledge
• Collaborative: you develop constructive, productive and sustainable relationships with colleagues, collaborators/associates, and partners
• Enthusiastic about affordable and non-profit housing

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

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  Full-time

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