Retrofit Program Coordinator

Regional District of Kootenay Boundary; Trail; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary seeks a Retrofit Program Coordinator for a 2-year contract to enhance energy efficiency and climate resilience in homes. This role involves guiding residents through available services and resources, ensuring effective program implementation. Candidates should have a relevant degree, strong customer service skills, and experience in project coordination. The position offers a competitive compensation package and requires some evening and weekend work.

Benefits

Enrollment in the Municipal Pension Plan

Wellness allowance

Extended health benefits

Disability insurance

Vacation and sick leave benefits

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in climate resilience and energy initiatives.
• Experience coordinating and managing projects.

Responsibilities

• Support residents in their energy and resiliency retrofit journey.
• Promote uptake and implementation of the retrofit program.

Skills

Energy Conservation

Climate Action

Customer Service

Communication

Education

Degree or diploma in energy, climate action, building science, environmental or engineering

Job description

The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) is located in the southern interior of British Columbia and prides itself on providing smart, sustainable governance and services to its constituents throughout our 8,000 km² region. Join us here where you’ll find mountains, lakes and rivers, abundant breathtaking vistas and endless adventures, not to mention a burgeoning arts and culture scene. Our head office is located in the City of Trail, which, combined with the nearby communities of Warfield, Montrose, Fruitvale and Rossland, is home to a population of approximately 20,000.

The RDKB is seeking applications for the new Retrofit Program Coordinator position. This is a 2-year contract position, designed to support the implementation of our low carbon resilient retrofit program, which focuses on improving the energy efficiency, climate resiliency, and climate preparedness of homes in the Regional District. Reporting to the Senior Energy Advisor, the successful candidate will work four days per week.

As a member of the Environmental Services team, the Retrofit Program Coordinator will be a key point of contact and support for residents through their energy and resiliency retrofit journey. They will ensure that residents are aware of the services, systems, and supports available to them, help connect them with information, resources, and assessments, and provide guidance on available upgrades. The successful candidate will possess passion and considerable knowledge of energy conservation, climate action & resilience in the home, as well as excellent customer service skills, using them to promote uptake and implementation of the retrofit program throughout the Kootenay Boundary region.

The RDKB offers a competitive compensation package that includes enrollment in the Municipal Pension Plan, wellness allowance, extended health benefits, disability insurance, vacation and sick leave benefits. While most work will take place in the Trail Administration Office, this position will be required to work occasional evenings and weekends to successfully deliver the program and conduct community events.

To be considered for this opportunity, candidates must possess:

• A suitable combination of qualification or experience, including: Degree or diploma in energy, climate action, building science, environmental or engineering; 3-5 years’ experience in climate resilience and energy initiatives, project coordination, and customer service
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Considerable experience in program development and implementation
• Experience coordinating and managing projects
• Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License

For more information about this opportunity, please review the job description available here.

To be considered for this opportunity, please submit a cover letter and resume to Brianna Cochrane, Manager of Human Resources, by no later than 3 pm Wednesday, September 13.

Position Information

Status: Full Time (4 days per week)

Hours of work: Monday to Thursday, 28-30 hours per week (winter / summer schedule)

Union: CUPE Local

To be successful, candidates must possess the right to work in Canada.

The RDKB is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.

Only those applicants shortlisted for this opportunity will be contacted. The RDKB thanks all candidates for their interest.

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