Employment Opportunity

Position: Program Manager – Building to Zero Exchange (BTZx)
Organization: Net Zero Atlantic
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia / Hybrid
Salary range: $80,000 - $95,000 / year

Position Overview

At BTZx, we’re driving the transition to net-zero buildings. Are you passionate about making a lasting impact in the building sector in Atlantic Canada? Do you envision a world where every structure contributes to a sustainable future? If so, we invite you to join our team.

We’re seeking a Program Manager to be the heartbeat of our BTZx delivery team that is advancing the transition to net-zero buildings by accelerating action, building capacity and enabling conditions for success. This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your building-sector experience into a leadership role and to build a network of like-minded professionals motivated to transform our built environment.

In this role, you will lead a team of project managers, trainers and consultants that is delivering multi-year programming that fosters collaboration, research, skills training, and resource sharing in the building sector. You will be equipping organizations and individuals with the knowledge, skills and tools they need to champion net-zero building initiatives.

Imagine being at the hub of a generational transition of the building sector. Together, we can ignite action and create pathways to retrofit and construct net-zero buildings at scale. Your chance to make a significant impact starts here — join us in this exciting journey towards a greener, more sustainable future where every building counts, and every action matters!

About Us - Net Zero Atlantic and BTZx

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, the private sector, Indigenous Peoples, and NGOs.

Net Zero Atlantic is the secretariat for the Building to Zero Exchange (BTZx), providing leadership support and operational infrastructure as needed. BTZx is a coalition of stakeholders committed to building capacity for net-zero infrastructure. As a convener for the building sector, BTZx collaborates and connects with everyone through research, events, resource development, skills training, and communications. We work together as collective champions for the innovation, policy, business, and regulatory actions necessary to advance Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada’s net-zero transition.

What We Offer

Our team is committed to building a sustainable future and dedicated to nurturing your professional growth. Here’s what makes our organization special:

• A Culture of Well-Being: We prioritize a healthy and balanced lifestyle that empowers you to thrive both professionally and personally.
• Flexibility at Its Best: Experience the freedom of a flexible, hybrid work environment that allows you to balance your work commitments with your personal life, ensuring you can perform at your best every day.
• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy an annual salary range of $80,000 to $95,000, reflective of your demonstrated experience and qualifications.
• Exceptional Benefits: Our group insurance plan covers health, dental, life, AD&D, and both short-term and long-term disability—with no waiting period. Your well-being is our priority from day one!
• Secure Your Future: Benefit from a pension contribution to help you plan for the future you desire.
• Generous Time Off: Recharge with generous paid vacation, time off on 13 holidays per year, and additional paid time off throughout the year.
• Investing in You: We are passionate about your professional growth and offer opportunities for development, enabling you to expand your skills and advance your career.

About the Opportunity
In this full-time, permanent position, you will report to the Director, BTZx, and be responsible for:

• Inspiring and coaching a collaborative team of project managers and trainers dedicated to transforming the building industry through innovative solutions.
• Overseeing program planning and implementation, evaluation, and risk management of programs, services, research, policy development, training, and events that drive net-zero building initiatives.
• Overseeing multi-million, multi-year projects, including tracking and reporting progress and financials to directors, project participants, funders, and stakeholders.
• Managing requests for proposals, contracting, and funding agreements.
• Collaborating with the Director to enhance BTZx’s reputation as a trusted advisor, fostering superior communication and partnerships across sectors.
• Advancing innovative approaches to greenhouse gas emissions reductions from buildings in alignment with the policy directions outlined by Municipal, Provincial, and Federal governments.
• Identifying, developing, and growing revenue streams from a variety of sources.
• Traveling to events across Atlantic Canada.
• Contributing to activities that further Net Zero Atlantic’s mandate, ensuring that our initiatives align with broader goals of sustainability and climate resilience.

Required qualifications include:

• Post-secondary education in business administration, public administration, planning, architecture, engineering, construction management, or related field from a recognized post-secondary institution, or a relevant combination of education and experience.
• Understanding of the building sector demonstrated by experience working in the construction industry, housing development, building sciences, and/or sustainable building practices.
• Successful delivery of simultaneous projects, including budgeting, scheduling, resource planning, stakeholder management and risk management.
• Proven experience leading teams, with a track record of fostering collaboration and coaching to achieve collective goals.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly to diverse audiences and adapt teaching methods to engage individuals with varying levels of knowledge and different learning styles.
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders.
• A commitment to fostering diversity, inclusion, and collaboration within a team environment.
• Possess a valid driver’s licence.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Demonstrated 5+ years of project and/or program management experience.
• Prior leadership experience in a start-up environment.
• Knowledge of the codes, standards, and policies governing construction in Nova Scotia.
• Experience in collaborating with Indigenous organizations and 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 mission and purpose, 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.

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