Clean Energy Transition

Position: Engagement Manager
Organization: Net Zero Atlantic
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia / Hybrid

Position Overview

As an Engagement Manager at Net Zero Atlantic, you will play a pivotal role in advancing Atlantic Canada’s transition to a low-carbon future. You will develop and implement best practices for public communications and community engagement in Nova Scotia’s clean energy sector. In this role, you will engage with Nova Scotians about ongoing initiatives and strategies to advance the energy transition in the province using two-way learning principles. You will collaborate and engage with a wide range of interested parties, including community groups, provincial and federal agencies, educational institutions, funders, and the public. If you enjoy building relationships, planning and organizing public engagement activities, and are passionate about clean energy, 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, among others.

What we offer

• A full-time contract position ending March 31, 2026.
• We support a healthy and balanced lifestyle.
• We offer a flexible, hybrid work environment.
• The annual salary range for this position is $70,000 to $85,000, 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.
  • Generous paid vacation.
  • Time off on 13 holidays per year.
  • Additional paid time off throughout the year.
  • Professional development opportunities.

About the Opportunity

In this role, you will report to a Director of Research and be responsible for:

• Designing and implementing a public engagement campaign on clean energy topics across Nova Scotia, considering two-way learning principles and diverse and equitable participation.
• Working with the internal project team to customize training and other development resources required for public engagement and communications activities, in keeping with Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) frameworks.
• Training individuals and community organizations on best practices for conducting community engagement and communications centering on Nova Scotia’s energy transition, and other related activities.
• Developing community-specific workplans, engagement materials, and evaluation frameworks to support public engagement sessions.
• Producing reports that highlight findings and lessons learned regarding public-focused communications and engagement sessions.
• Reporting progress to directors, project participants, funders, and stakeholders.
• Working closely with the project team on deliverables and finances.
• Travelling to event and engagement locations as needed.
• Supporting activities that further Net Zero Atlantic’s mandate.

Required qualifications include:

• Post-secondary education in business administration, public relations, communications, environmental studies, or a related field from a recognized post-secondary institution. Or relevant combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience in planning, organizing, and leading engagement sessions, preferably in the clean energy or non-profit sector.
• Experience in people management.
• Proven track record of building relationships and engaging diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, with a strong desire to collaborate.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, demonstrating excellent organizational skills and self-motivation.
• Possess a valid driver’s licence.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Understanding of Atlantic Canada’s transition to a carbon-neutral society.
• Experience in assessing and monitoring training and development needs of a multi-stakeholder team.
• Experience ensuring that activities, materials, and communications support DEIA frameworks and are adaptive to community needs and preferences.
• Experience in collaborating with First Nations and/or other equity deserving groups.
• Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset.

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 APPLY HERE by end of day on Thursday, September 19th, 2024.

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