Manager, Electricity (Hybrid)

The Pembina Institute•Ottawa, ON

1d•CA$83,250 - CA$107,250•Hybrid

About The Position

The Pembina Institute is seeking a manager to join their Electricity team. This role is ideal for a collaborative leader with technical expertise, strong project and stakeholder management skills, and experience advancing policy initiatives in complex environments. The Pembina Institute is a 50+ person team dedicated to Canada's clean energy transition, emphasizing equity, curiosity, evidence-based thinking, and practical collaboration. The Electricity team works to decarbonize Canada's electricity sector by developing reports, analyzing market trends, and researching policy positions on the economic impacts of the energy transition. The Manager will report to the Director, Electricity and will play a key role in advancing the program’s strategy through project and initiative leadership, policy development, and cross-functional coordination. This role focuses on leading high-impact projects, influencing outcomes, and working across teams and stakeholders rather than direct people management. The Manager will oversee project delivery, contribute to strategic policy development, and lead engagement with government and external partners.

Requirements

Minimum of five years of related work experience in a professional environment, such as industry, government, or the not-for-profit sector with a focus on the electricity sector. A combination of work experience and education may be considered.
Minimum of an undergraduate degree in sciences, business, economics, law, public policy, engineering, or a related field.
Experience in program delivery and/or environmental policy advocacy and regulatory reform within the relevant policy area, industry, or other applicable energy-sector fields.
Direct experience in developing or implementing provincial and/or federal environmental policy and regulation.
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 informal coaching or mentorship.
Experience with independently leading successful projects from start to end.
Clear, confident communicator who can translate complex policy and technical concepts into accessible, compelling messages for diverse audiences.
Strong relationship-building skills and a collaborative approach, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders across sectors.
Strategic thinker who assesses challenges from multiple angles and develops practical approaches that advance both immediate priorities and long-term goals.
Highly organized, self-directed, and results-oriented, with a proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work.
Takes initiative, works independently, and applies strong analytical and research skills with attention to detail, grounded in a commitment to sustainability and social change.

Nice To Haves

A master's degree is considered a bonus.
Bilingualism (English and French) considered a strong asset.

Responsibilities

Coordinate cross-functional teams and workflows to deliver high-impact projects.
Provide guidance, coaching and support to team members across electricity projects and initiatives.
Oversee project planning and execution, ensuring alignment with program objectives and strategic priorities.
Monitor program progress against goals, ensuring timely, high-quality delivery of outputs and outcomes.
Support project budgeting, including planning, allocation, and tracking of resources.
Contribute to fundraising efforts, including identifying opportunities, developing proposals, and engaging donors and stakeholders.
Develop policy options and provide strategic advice on key electricity and climate policy issues.
Lead and coordinate stakeholder engagement activities, including relationships with government, media, and external partners.
Co-manage strategic external relationships and act as a spokesperson; support media and communications activities.
Contribute to the development and execution of program strategies, plans, and communications initiatives.
Apply project and program leadership skills to guide team members and contractors across initiatives and the project lifecycle.
Provide mentorship and support to team members, fostering collaboration, accountability, and shared ownership of outcomes.
Contribute to peer review and cross-team collaboration, offering insights to strengthen planning, coordination and delivery.
Represent the program in external settings, influencing stakeholders and contributing to trusted, productive relationships with government, partners and other key audiences.