Program Lead

Reporting to the Director of Sustainability Services, the Program Lead is responsible for overseeing the implementation and continuous improvement of local CEIP programs.

The Sustainability Services business unit of Alberta Municipalities houses the Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP). CEIPisan innovative program that allows property owners to access competitive,long-term financing to make energy efficiency and renewable energy upgrades, withupgradesrepaid through their property tax bill.

Personal values aligned to sustainability and energy transition are highly valued within the business unit and role.

This is a full-time temporary position lasting 18 months.

• A degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, Environmental Sciences or related discipline.
• Education emphasis on sustainability, energy policy, energy efficiency and renewable energy, or financing solutions would be an asset.
• 3 years or more of progressive experience in program design and implementation for energy efficiency and/or renewable energy, including relevant preparatory work, project management, program materials development, and budget management.

• Technical certification in building sciences, trades or renewable energy would be an asset.
• Proven track record of successfully working among or with the trade ally community in Alberta.
• Highly competent computer skills (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Project Management)

• Working level knowledge of energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies, and related policies and regulations.
• Knowledge of Alberta’s Clean Energy Improvements Regulation 212/2018 and property assessed clean energy programming (PACE).
• Ability to problem solve collaboratively and demonstrate sound judgement, innovation/creativity, and an ethical approach, knowing when to elevate matters to the Director.
• High attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and thoroughness.

• Ability to be self-managed and work independently with little supervision.

• Collaborative and open-minded team player who is committed to the achievement of team goals and works well with others.
• Highly organized team player with the ability to work on multiple projects and timelines.
• Eager to stay abreast of trends, risks and innovations in energy efficiency and property assessed clean energy.
• Ability to be resourceful and take initiative to proactively address issues and work in a fast-paced environment to manage diverse and complex activities with a positive and “get it done” attitude that is responsive to changing priorities and circumstances.

• 3 years or more of experience developing sound alliances with stakeholders, industry and non-profit organizations and representing organizations at high level meetings.
• Positive, poised, and professional working style with the ability to protect confidential information and use discretion and tact.
• Strong interpersonal skills for developing effective work relationships with senior management, service providers, and clients.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills for consulting with project sponsors and project teams on requirements, negotiating and building consensus on solutions, facilitating meetings and the resolution of issues and managing change resulting from the project.
• Strong project management skills for planning, organizing, leading and reporting on projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for working with staff at all levels of the organization to present information, manage discussions, provide training and create project documents as well as preparing and editing business correspondence and documents.

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