Manager, Electricity (Hybrid) - Jobs in Victoria Park

Job Description

Who we areAt Pembina Institute, it’s all hands on deck and it has been for the last 40 years. Our 55+ person team, distributed across the country, are passionate and dedicated, but we don #39;t sweat the small stuff. We’re too busy tackling one of the most important issues of a generation: Canada’s clean energy transition.In that transition, we don’t leave anyone behind, and believe each member of our team plays a critical role in achieving our goals. We ensure equity but promote individuality. We lead with curiosity — challenging our own ideas and limiting beliefs, being open to diversity of thought and opinion. We use evidence-based thinking to inform our recommendations to decision-makers and understand that to make long-lasting changes, we need to take a practical approach when collaborating with others. Our commitment to responsible development, and our “tough, but fair” approach, using research, consulting and convening, gives us credibility with decision makers whose actions today are setting the direction for the planet. Are you ready to join usMeet the team Our Electricity team works closely with internal and external stakeholders to monitor emerging local and global economic and environmental trends and their implications, in order to ensure the Pembina Institute maximizes its impact in decarbonizing Canada’s electricity sector.The opportunityWe’re looking for a manager based out of one of our five regional offices (Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Ottawa) to join our Electricity team on a full-time, permanent basis.We’ll lean on you to support the execution of the program’s strategy and initiatives, develop internal and external stakeholder relationships and support the development of team members by providing coaching, guidance and support. You will also develop policy options and provide strategic advice on a range of policy issues to ensure the Pembina Institute maximizes its impact in decarbonizing Canada’s electricity sector.Your key responsibilities

• Apply appropriate leadership and management skills to support the development, refinement and execution of the electricity program’s strategic plans, overseeing the design of projects and assisting in the delivery of the team’s priorities.
• Create program plans within the team, including the development of reports, media and government relations, and external engagement activities.
• Assemble and coordinate project teams to working on projects related to program and topic areas across the organization, providing mentorship and coaching as required.
• Support the creation and allocation of project budgets.
• Support fundraising efforts for the program in collaboration with the program director.
• Act as a spokesperson for media or support the director in delegating media spokesperson roles to team members as necessary.
• Represent the Pembina Institute in stakeholder consultations and workshops, acting as a key relationship holder with external influencers such as thought leaders and ENGO peers.

• Support the program director with team recruitment efforts.

What we’re looking forAs a key member of the Pembina Institute’s electricity team, you demonstrate both personal and professional commitments to advancing the organization’s vision, mission, values and strategic plan.You are a strategic thinker who is self-motivated and results-oriented, demonstrating a high degree of research competency in electricity and climate policy, as well as analytical accuracy. You possess strong project management skills, able to organize and monitor competing deadlines.You have excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills which allow you to convey complex matters in plain language to motivate a wide variety of audiences. Your commitment to sustainability and social change is evident through your educational and professional endeavors.You also have:

• Minimum of five years of related work experience in a professional environment, such as industry, government, or the not-for-profit sector. A combination of work experience and education may be considered.
• Minimum of an undergraduate degree in Engineering, Sciences, Business, Economics, Law, Public Policy, or a related field; a master #39;s degree is considered a bonus.
• Experience with energy and/or environmental policy advocacy and regulatory reform for environmental protection in the energy sector.
• Direct experience in developing or implementing provincial and/or federal environmental policy and regulation.
• Experience with independently leading successful projects from start to end.
• Experience as a spokesperson who can adapt to a variety of styles orally and in writing, from technical and academic reports and presentations to more informal blogs, social media posts and conversations.
• Experience with providing coaching or mentorship.

Compensation and benefits The hiring range for the position is $79,825 to $91, 413 annually based on a 37.5-hour work week, with a range maximum of $103,000. Within this range, individual pay is determined by factors inclusive of job-related skills, related experience, education and/or training, and internal equity.We know that in order to meet our ambitious goals, our people are the core.We also know that one size does not fit all, therefore we offer employees a flexible office and home schedule that allows individuals to find an optimal balance. Our employees receive a generous paid time-off package starting with four weeks of vacation, time to cover health and wellness, professional development and offices closed annually from December 25 to January 1. In addition, we offer RRSP matching, parenthood top-ups, extended health and dental benefits and yearly development funds.Note: the incentive programs have certain eligibility requirements and may be subject to employment type.To applyApplications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. MT on Sunday, October 20, 2024.The Pembina Institute is committed to an inclusive, accessible and welcoming hiring process that provides reasonable accommodation to all applicants. Please advise if you require any accommodation to participate in these posting, recruitment, selection and/or assessment processes. #LI-DNIPowered by JazzHR