Regional District

Employer/Organization:
Regional District of Nanaimo

Closing:
November 5th 2026 4:00 PM PST

The Climate Change and Resilience Coordinator contributes to the promotion and delivery of climate action and resilience response within the RDN including land use policies and planning, climate change programs, green building research and implementation, projects that enhance the social well-being of residents of the region, and corporate sustainability initiatives. A key part of this role is raising awareness about sustainability through effective collaboration and communication.

Qualifications include a master’s degree and related professional designation in economics, engineering, planning, sustainability, climate change, or a related field, supplemented by certification in energy management and sustainable or green building systems. Candidates must also possess a minimum of five (5) years of job‑related experience, preferably in a local government setting, and a valid Class 5 BC driver's license.

This is a temporary full-time (35 hours per week) Union position for 12 months, with the possibility of ending early or extension based on the operational needs of the department. The (2026) rate of pay is $53.01 to $55.80, plus 12.4% in lieu of benefits including vacation and statutory holidays, or the uninterrupted continuation of their benefits package as provided for in the Collective Agreement between the Regional District of Nanaimo and the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 401.