Solar Energy, Clean Technology

Position: Grant Manager, Community Solar Funding Program
Organization: Net Zero Atlantic
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia

Position Overview

As a Net Zero Atlantic Community Solar Grant Manager you are collaborative and engaged in managing and facilitating programs to support Atlantic Canada’s transition to a low-carbon future. You will be responsible for the successful delivery of projects in the clean technology and renewable energy portfolio, specifically in solar energy. If you have a background in engineering, renewable energy, or environmental science and enjoy building relationships and coordinating projects, we want to hear from you.

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 is to facilitate collaborative research and projects focusing on resolving key questions related to the energy transition. Our current fields of interest include energy system modelling, offshore wind, hydrogen, solar, geothermal energy, carbon sequestration, green buildings, emerging concepts and technologies, and behavioural based mitigation solutions.

What we offer

• We support a healthy and balanced lifestyle.
• We offer a flexible, hybrid work environment.
• The annual salary range for this position is $65,000 to $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.
  • Pension contribution.
  • Generous paid vacation.
  • Paid time off on 13 holidays per year.
  • Additional paid time off throughout the year.
  • Professional development opportunities.

About the opportunity

In this full-time, permanent position, you will report to a Director of Finance and Administration and be responsible for:

• Assisting with the implementation and project management of the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources and Renewables (NSDNRR) Community Solar Funding Program.
• Developing a comprehensive handbook for the funding program, including guidelines, policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Coordinating with approved project owners and other project partners to ensure funded projects are completed on time and within approved funding parameters.
• Supporting development of the Community Solar Funding Program and administrative processes to manage and track projects.
• Reporting on progress and financials to directors, funders, and stakeholders.
• Develop and implement communications targeted to approved funding recipients to assist with onboarding, reimbursement requests and other program requirements.
• Growing strong working relationships with NSDNRR, collaborative arrangements amongst project partners, collaborators, participants, and stakeholders.
• Possess a valid driver’s licence and able to travel periodically for work.
• Supporting activities that further Net Zero Atlantic’s mandate.

Required qualifications include:

• Post-secondary degree in business, environmental engineering or renewable/clean energy technology, environmental policy, or any other related discipline. Or a relevant combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating, developing, administering, and implementing large scale funding programs, preferably in the renewables sector.
• Three years + of experience in project management, preferably in the renewable energy and/or construction industry.
• Experience with solar energy systems and project development.
• Demonstrated expertise in project planning, executing, reporting, and finances.
• Excellent organization, communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Independent worker, well organized, self starter.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Knowledge of community solar garden programs, policies, and regulations.
• Familiarity with Atlantic Canadian energy and climate change policy goals, objectives, and programs.
• Experience with budget tracking.
• Experience in collaborating with First Nations or equity deserving groups.

Net Zero Atlantic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our living, learning, and work environments. In pursuit of our values, 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.

Please submit your application here by Monday, October 14th, 2024.

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We thank all applicants, however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.