Date Posted: December 01, 2022
Application Deadline: December 30, 2022
Job Type: Full-Time / Permanent
Job Category:
Reporting directly to the appointed Manager of Community Planning and Development of The Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq of Nova Scotia, the Renewable Energy Project Assistant will be comfortable and familiar with various types of renewable energies and have excellent communication and facilitation skills. In partnership with Clean Foundation, this position will work within a larger team established as the Clean Energy & Equity Network (CEEN). CEEN will work to increase the diversity and inclusionary policies in the energy and efficiency and renewable energy sector in Nova Scotia, as well as increase the knowledge of, and practical experience in, clean energy among Indigenous communities of Nova Scotia. The Renewable Energy Project Assistant will develop and deliver engaging, community-based workshops on clean and renewable energy through community engagement. This will be an exciting opportunity to join a meaningful new initiative and contribute to building knowledge and effective environmental change in Indigenous communities across Nova Scotia. Overview of Responsibilities: • In consultation and collaboration with communities, develop workshops on clean energy for communities of The Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq of Nova Scotia. • Facilitate and deliver these workshops for community members of all ages. • Create or support the creation of clean energy literacy resources and materials for these communities. • Remain current on renewable energy & energy efficiency education. • Support the CEEN working group by reporting back results of these community workshops. • Work effectively and respectfully with subject matter experts, community partners and stakeholders. • Perform all other duties/projects as assigned by the CEEN working group and The Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq
Position Requirements: • Experience in community education, e.g., facilitating, and leading workshops with adults and working with diverse groups. • Post-secondary degree considered an asset. • Experience working with diverse communities throughout the province, experience working in employment and education initiatives with underrepresented communities will be an asset. • Experience working within programs that focus on energy efficiency, renewable energy and the transition to a low-carbon economy will be considered an asset. • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of programs. • Team player, willingness to learn, optimistic. • Strong organizational and time management skills. • Strong written and oral communication skills. • Must be able to complete and pass a criminal background check. • Must have a valid Canadian driver’s license and have access to reliable transportation
Why work with us? The Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq (The CMM) is well known throughout Canada as a professional organization that is committed to providing a pleasant and healthy working environment for all its employees. As an organization, we understand that a great work/life balance is essential to success. As a full-time employee you can expect: • An atmosphere that is both professional and family oriented. • Enrollment in the organization’s benefits packages on your first day of employment with no waiting period, which includes Health & Dental, and Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP). • Generous amounts of paid time off (Paid Statutory Holidays plus St. Anne’s Day and Aboriginal Day, Summer Shutdown (2 weeks), Christmas Shutdown (roughly 2 weeks), plus 1 week of discretionary vacation time (up to 2 weeks with 10 years of service). • Social Committee, Staff Days, Staff Knowledge Days, etc.
Submit your application by email to the company contact listed below.
Documents to be included:
Company Name: Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq
Address: 57 Martin Crescent
City/Town: Truro
Postal/Zip Code: B2N 6N7
Province/State: Nova Scotia
Country: Canada
Website: www.cmmns.com
Contact Person: Lisa Murphy
Contact Person Job Title: Human Resources Outreach Coordinator
Telephone: 902-895-6385
Email: HR@cmmns.com
