Description

About The Coastal First Nations – Great Bear Initiative

The CFN-GBI is a not-for-profit Society established in 2003 that is owned and operated by a unique alliance of First Nations on British Columbia's North and Central Coast and Haida Gwaii. The principal goal of this group is to restore and implement ecologically, socially, and economically sustainable resource management approaches on the Central and North Coast and Haida Gwaii. To learn more about us at www.coastalfirstnations.ca

PROTECTING OUR COAST. BUILDING OUR ECONOMY.

A unique alliance of nine BC First Nations, creating jobs for the future and protecting the Great Bear Rainforest.

About the Indigenous Climate Action Network

The Climate Specialist supports local staff (Climate Action Coordinators, or CACs) in remote Indigenous communities throughout BC (within and beyond the Great Bear Rainforest) to advance climate action projects. The CACs work involves planning and implementing energy efficiency, renewable energy generation, and climate change resilience projects to reduce diesel consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, prepare for climate change, and meet other related community objectives.

Who we are looking for

You are passionate about climate action and Indigenous-led solutions. You are very well versed and have experience working in the field of clean energy, renewable energy, climate action and/or sustainability. You are skilled at relationship building and coordinating projects, meetings, and workshops. You are eager to bring your skills and experience to a non-profit organization that works to advance sustainability for the Nations we work with. You find it easy to work independently and take the initiative where needed. You are also a collaborator and thrive working in a supportive team environment. You can prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deliverables, while knowing how to ask for help when needed. You are tactful, emotionally intelligent, and are eager to make a positive impact with a commitment to Indigenous Stewardship.
About the position

Position: Climate Action Facilitator

Reports to: Climate Action Network Manager

Location: Remote, home office; some travel required

Start Date: ASAP

Term: Two-year term position ending March 31, 2025

Salary: $75,000 - $85,000.00 per annum

Responsibilities

The primary role of the Climate Action Facilitator is to support the Climate Action Network. This role will take on two essential functions:

Collaborate with individual Climate Action Coordinators (CACs) to support the development and ongoing work in their community related to clean energy, energy efficiency and climate resilience projects.
Foster capacity building through peer networking: facilitating meetings and workshops for CACs, organizing group training, and attending conferences and events.

Responsibilities will Include:

Coordinate and facilitate online meetings for a cohort of CAC
Support CACs with developing work plans and carrying out the goals and objectives of their work plans.
Provide direct project support to CACs in the form of mentorship related to development of clean energy, energy efficiency, and climate resilience projects.
Research, develop, coordinate and facilitate engaging training and learning opportunities for CACs and the Climate Action Network as a whole.
Attend conferences and events with the Climate Action Network with the goal of uplifting indigenous leadership in climate action work and sharing information and resources between communities.
Support Network leadership staff with monthly and quarterly report writing, and other aspects of running the Climate Action Network.
Attend a variety of meetings and events as
Develop and disseminate educational resources to support work plans, training, and
Other tasks and duties as

Qualifications: Education and Experience

Post-secondary education in Environmental Science or Studies, Indigenous Studies, Sustainability, Business Administration, Communications, Non-Profit Management, or a related field is required.
Energy Management credentials are an asset, including one of the following: Certified Energy Manager under the Canadian Institute of Energy Training or BCIT SEMAC (Sustainable Energy Management Associate Certificate).
Solid experience with and knowledge of working with Indigenous Organizations and/or remote Indigenous communities.
Experience with sustainability principles, including renewable energy, climate change mitigation resource economics, green building, and alternative transportation.
A minimum of two years of working experience in energy efficiency, sustainability, climate change, and/or clean energy.
Proven experience and ability to plan, organize and facilitate workshops and training, both in person and virtually.
Satisfactory criminal records

Skills Sets and Competencies

Strong personal interest and commitment to Coastal First Nation – Great Bear Initiative's mission and vision required.
Knowledge of and respect for the traditions, culture, and protocols of BC's Indigenous
Knowledge of principles, processes and practices related to community climate action policy and program development, strategic planning and federal and provincial legislations applicable to the work.
Ability to research and recommend, create and coordinate relevant clean energy training
Ability to foster relationships, particularly with Indigenous communities in a remote
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and
Solution-finding skills that include the ability to develop and propose creative solutions and approaches.
Demonstrated ability to take the initiative and succeed working as a
Ability to use tact and good judgment in dealing with sensitive and complex
Proficiency in using computers: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and various video conferencing platforms.

What we offer:

We offer meaningful work. We give back to our communities, our land, our sea, our economy, and our environment. In addition to working with an inclusive, supportive, caring group of people, we offer a competitive compensation package which includes:

Three (3) weeks annual vacation
An additional two (2) weeks paid time off during the festive season
One (1) additional paid week off for cultural/family leave
A generous registered pension plan
A healthy extended benefit plan
A chance to make an impact while being part of a progressive, dynamic team

How to apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit the following to careers at careers@jouta.com no later than Friday April 14, 2023 at 5:00 pm PST.

A letter of interest outlining how your previous experience and education would support this position. If you have an interest or expertise in the technical side of climate action work or planning an engagement, please note this in your cover letter.
An up-to-date

The successful candidate will be asked to provide references, and a clear criminal records check. We encourage applicants to submit applications as soon as possible, as applicants will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. As this is a unique opportunity, we welcome and are open to discussing flexible arrangements. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We aim to provide support through this recruitment process to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that considers an applicant's accessibility needs. If you require accommodations during the interview process, don't hesitate to get in touch with Sabine Bell (careers@jouta.com)

CFN-GBI hires based on skills, ability, and qualifications; however, in support of our strategy to achieve our employment goals for Indigenous Peoples, qualified Indigenous applicants will be given priority.

Persons of Indigenous ancestry will be given preference. s16(1) CHRA