Please apply for this position by submitting your cover letter and resume, merged into one document, to careers@netzeroatlantic.caby Thursday, August 1^st, 2024.

Position Overview

As a Net Zero Atlantic Project Manager you are collaborative and engaged in managing and facilitating research 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 research portfolio. If you have a background in engineering, geoscience, or environmental science and enjoy building relationships, coordinating projects, and have a passion for research-driven policies, 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, geothermal energy, carbon sequestration, emerging concepts and technologies, and behavioural based mitigation solutions.

About the Opportunity

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

Building and growing Net Zero Atlantic’s reputation as an unbiased and trusted partner in advancing the transition to a carbon-neutral future.
Growing strong working relationships and collaborative arrangements amongst project partners, collaborators, participants, funders, and stakeholders.
Overseeing the planning and implementation of renewable energy and cleantech research projects.
Reporting on progress and financials to directors, project participants, funders, and stakeholders.
Writing and reviewing proposals, funding, and grant applications.
Facilitating collaboration among researchers and project teams.
Creating requests for proposals and managing external consultants.
Supporting activities that further Net Zero Atlantic’s mandate.

Required qualifications include:

Post-secondary degree in environmental, geological sciences, engineering or renewable/clean energy technology or any other related discipline. Or a relevant combination of education and experience.
Experience managing research, technology development, or other projects.
Demonstrated expertise in project planning, executing, and reporting.
Ability to manage multiple projects and events concurrently.
Experience in team coordination and prioritizing tasks.
Excellent communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Independent worker, well organized, self starter.

Preferred qualifications include:

Familiarity with Atlantic Canadian energy and climate change policy goals, objectives, and programs.
Knowledge of Atlantic Canada’s transition to a carbon-neutral society.
Experience in collaborating with First Nations or equity deserving groups.
Experience with budget tracking.

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 Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or persons who have been granted Refugee status in Canada.

We support a healthy and balanced lifestyle and offer a flexible, hybrid work environment. Our total compensation package includes competitive salary, health and dental plan, pension contribution, generous paid vacation, and professional development opportunities. The annual salary range for this position is $50,000 to $65,000, plus benefits, depending on demonstrated experience and qualifications.

Please submit your cover letter and resume, merged into one document, by Thursday, August 1^st, 2024. We thank all applicants, however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please apply to:

Ms. Ashley Moriarty

Operations Manager

Via email at: careers@netzeroatlantic.ca

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