Community Energy Specialist

Located in the south-central region of B.C., the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) covers an area over 10,400 km 2 and is renowned for its orchards, vineyards and golf courses, as well as its widely varied landscape including deserts, mountains and valleys, pristine lakes and outdoor recreational opportunities.

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen is currently recruiting for a temporary, (expected three-year term) full-time Community Energy Specialist to join the Community and Environmental Services team.

The Community Energy Specialist position is responsible for implementing projects and low carbon / renewable energy initiatives to support the Regional District’s Corporate and Community Climate Action Plans. This role is supported in partnership with FortisBC’s Climate Action Partners Program.

Qualifications

• Degree in business, planning, public policy, sustainability, resource management or a related field.

In addition to an undergraduate degree, qualified candidates must also hold one of the following :

This temporary, full-time position is included in the BCGEU bargaining unit. This temporary role is anticipated to be a multi-year term. The hourly wage for the position is $51.97, Paygrade 10, plus an attractive benefits package.

Application Deadline : 4 : 00 pm, Friday, January 2nd, 2025

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada.

On occasion, this position may require you to work evenings and weekends. In addition, the RDOS may need to activate an Emergency Operations Centre to handle events such as floods and fires. You may be scheduled to work in the EOC during work hours as well as outside of work hours.

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