Community Navigator

Clean Foundation•Sydney, NS

3d•CA$62,000 - CA$64,000•Onsite

About The Position

Clean Foundation helps communities prepare for the realities of a changing climate, protecting local environments and building more resilient places to live and work. Based in Nova Scotia in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq, Clean delivers practical solutions to address complex environmental challenges. As a trusted partner to governments, non-profits and community organizations, we take climate priorities and help turn them into practical programs that deliver meaningful results. Our work responds to local needs, ensuring solutions are inclusive, resilient to climate change and support stronger economies regionally and across Canada. Learn more at www.cleanfoundation.ca

Requirements

University or community college diploma in sustainability, environmental studies/science, civil engineering, renewable energy or a related field.
One to two years of experience in climate change and/or renewable energy work.
Demonstrable understanding and application of the principles of sustainability, climate change adaptation, mitigation, and community resilience.
Familiarity with climate change impacts in Nova Scotia and the existing environmental policies and regulations, as well as coastal ecosystems and knowledge on coastal hazards and adaptation options.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities with competing timelines.
Experience delivering training workshops, stakeholder meetings, and community outreach events or presentations.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including experience writing reports and funding applications.
Confidence speaking in public and representing complex information to a range of audiences.
Experience representing projects or programs and translating technical information into plain language.
The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Strong conflict resolution skills.
A valid Nova Scotia or other Canadian driver’s license.
Ability to provide a satisfactory criminal record check and driver’s abstract upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Candidates currently living in Cape Breton are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Support communities in implementing climate change initiatives and projects.
Develop and lead customized work plans for assigned communities.
Research climate adaptation, mitigation and community planning approaches that align with community priorities.
Build relationships with stakeholders and rightsholders in relevant sectors through meetings, events and ongoing engagement.
Conduct research and prepare written and verbal briefings on technical and sector-specific topics.
Lead community engagement activities and serve as Clean’s primary contact for assigned communities.
Manage community-based projects, including work plans, timelines, deliverables, and competing priorities.
Identify funding opportunities and support communities in developing funding applications.
Represent Clean Foundation at various stakeholder, community and partner engagements.
Track project progress and complete reporting requirements for assigned communities.
Respond to public inquiries and communicate technical information to audiences with varying levels of knowledge and experience.
Support municipalities and others in understanding coastal hazards and climate impacts and help them use available tools and resources to inform decision making.
Other duties as assigned