INTERNAL / TREATY 3 COMMUNITY POSTING ONLY

This position is open only to internal GCT3 staff and Treaty 3 members. Applicants must identify their community. Not open to the general public.

Overview:

The Senior Energy Specialist will support the planning and coordination of clean energy initiatives across Treaty #3 Territory, including community engagement, identification of energy opportunities, project development, partnerships, funding opportunities, and reporting.

The position will work closely with Treaty #3 communities, government, industry, utilities, and other partners to advance clean energy projects and build regional capacity. The Senior Energy Specialist will report directly to the Manager of the Economic Department.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Community Engagement & Energy Needs Assessment.
- Clean Energy Opportunity Identification & Project Development.
- Preliminary Feasibility Analysis & Concept Development.
- Strategic Partnership & Stakeholder Relations.
- Funding, Financing & Investment Prospect Development.
- Energy Research, Data Analysis & Strategic Planning.
- Project Administration, Performance Measurement & Reporting.
- Development of Energy Strategies, Recommendations and Project Plans.
- Coordination with First Nations, governments, utilities, industry, technical consultants and other energy-sector partners.
- Support increased Anishinaabe in Treaty #3 participation in clean energy development and help to find economic opportunities throughout Treaty #3 Territory.
- Regular travel to Treaty #3 communities to support engagement, project identification and development.
- All other related duties assigned by the supervisor and the Leadership of GCT#3.

Qualifications:

- Post-secondary education in energy, renewable energy, engineering, environmental studies, business administration, economic development, project management, public policy, Indigenous studies, or a related field.
- Relevant experience in energy, clean energy, economic development,



infrastructure, project management, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience managing projects, developing workplans, coordinating deliverables, monitoring timelines, and preparing project reports.
- Knowledge and understanding of clean energy development, energy infrastructure, renewable energy, energy resilience, or related areas.
- Experience conducting research, preliminary assessments, feasibility analysis, business cases, or project development.
- Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining relationships with First Nations, governments, utilities, industry, funding agencies, and other stakeholders.
- Experience with community engagement, facilitation, consultation, workshops, and working directly with First Nation communities.
- Demonstrated experience identifying government funding, grants, financing, investment, and partnership opportunities.
- Knowledge and understanding of Treaty and Aboriginal rights and issues affecting First Nations and Indigenous communities.
- Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous economic development and opportunities for Indigenous participation in the energy sector.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, briefing notes, proposals, presentations, and strategic recommendations.
- Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
- Ability and willingness to travel throughout Treaty #3 Territory, including remote communities.
- Experience working with governmental and non-governmental agencies is considered an asset.
- Experience working in an Indigenous organization, First Nation, Tribal Council, or Indigenous economic development environment is considered an asset.

Submission of a criminal record check is required prior to the offer of employment.

We at Grand Council Treaty 3 are committed to transparency in our hiring process and do NOT use AI in the screening process.

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📌 Senior Energy Specialist (London)
🏢 Grand Council Treaty #3
📍 London