Policy and Engagement Lead - Emerging Markets - Jobs in Vancouver, BC

Job Description

At Carbon Engineering (CE), our vision is to lead the world in the large-scale removal of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and advance the shift to a sustainable, carbon-neutral society. Based in the outdoor recreation hub of Squamish, BC, this role will be a great fit for someone who feels passionately about this vision, and who wants to be a part of a fast-paced culture where contributions are noticed.Position ScopeThe Policy and Engagement Lead - Emerging Markets is a critical part of the growing Carbon Engineering (CE) team. With a focus in Asia Pacific, you will act as the bridge between the business domain and emerging carbon markets, that generate and influence revenues and financial incentives supporting Direct Air Capture (DAC) and AIR TO FUELS™ clean infrastructure initiatives.You will be responsible for directly representing CE in policymaking discussions with government officials and policymaking stakeholders, working with in-country representatives and consultants. You will build and maintain an overview of policy and regulation relating to CE’s solutions, and generate and maintain pragmatic and commercial advice on options available to CE. You’ll recommend and execute a strategy to achieve them.You’ll take a lead role in developing responses to industry consultations and influence regulatory decision-making via regulatory and industry association groups.Carbon Engineering and the wider field of carbon removal are in a period of significant growth. You will need a self-starting and ambitious approach to this role and a strong ability to work with our CE team and outside stakeholders to pursue policy objectives, all while markets and government landscapes continue to change. You'll need to leverage our BD team's collective expertise, our country managers, and other internal CE experts, as well as connecting with other lawmakers, climate experts, and NGOs to be successful in this role.ResponsibilitiesPrime responsibility for policy development in Emerging Markets setting standards for carbon policiesBuild and maintain CE’s policy recommendations that help close the business case for CE’s solutionsParticipation in policy working groupsStay up to date with regulatory and policy developmentsLead responses to policy calls for evidenceLiaise with wider CE team to understand business objectives and CE technologyConduct direct engagement with Government representatives and policy makersWhere appropriate, identify, recruit, and manage consultants to work with government and regulators to achieve policy outcomesEducation and experienceEducation: Degree-level education. Engineering degree a strong asset.Experience: Minimum five years prior experience with energy economics / carbon lifecycle in legislative or regulatory policymaking. International experience an asset; particularly in the Asia Pacific region.Advocacy experience.Proposal writing experience.Project finance experience a strong asset.Experience working across international boundaries on policy.Key competenciesAbility to work independently on detailed pieces on a day-to-day basis.Team player who prioritizes cross-pollination of knowledge.Structured and organized.Creative thinker – ability to suggest new policy angles and adapt principles to different situations.Thrive on doing things that have not been done before (explorer mindset).Ability to work at the detail level and also to abstract to key messages.Ability to work directly with key political stakeholders or political consultancies.Ability to manage multiple projects in running in parallel, working to deadlines.Willingness to travel for policy meetings (post-COVID).Carbon Engineering is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.tVmY3CjEwJ