Advisor, Climate & Energy Portfolio

Location: Parry Sound, Ontario with hybrid work arrangements available.

Wage: Starting $60,000 to $70,000 per annum, commensurate with experience.

Eligible for benefits.

Terms: Full-time position, 35-hour week. Flexible start date.

The Georgian Bay Mnidoo Gamii Biosphere (GBB) is a dynamic, community-based organization looking to fill the position of Advisor: Climate & Energy Portfolio.

This position will lead and advise on the direction of climate change and energy portfolio for the organization, including the regional Integrated Community Energy & Climate Action Plans (ICECAP) partnership. To excel in this position, a candidate will have solid technical skills and portfolio or leadership experience. Technically, this position requires knowledge in creating, analyzing data and implementing corporate GHG emissions reduction plans for municipalities and First Nations, as well as for climate adaptation plans, and community climate initiatives. This exciting position includes expanding a network of regional partners to accelerate responses to climate change. This position is responsible for leading on the following priorities for the organization’s climate change and energy portfolio:

1. Engage a diverse range of partners within established climate and energy networks;
2. Oversee climate adaptation capacity building for the region;
3. Inspire and support community-led initiatives that align with regional climate and sustainability goals.
4. Seek high-impact, high-profile opportunities to showcase climate action at scale; and,
5. Continue the regional momentum on energy management and climate mitigation.

Responsibilities as Portfolio Lead:





Partnership Development & Collaboration

- Organize, coordinate and facilitate regional partnership meetings for ICECAP.
- Identify and pursue new partnerships with aligned objectives and values.
- Deepen existing partnerships through continued collaboration and support.
- Identify and pursue funding opportunities for regional projects.

Climate Mitigation & Adaptation

- Lead regional initiatives that result in GHG emission reductions.
- Support community members in their understanding of energy efficiency and accessing opportunities for improved energy performance in their buildings.
- GHG emission analysis and support for partners tracking progress towards their goals.
- GHG emissions and energy consumption analysis in various sectors and work with partners to implement projects that result in GHG reductions and cost savings in their operations.
- Lead regional climate adaptation planning and delivery in the region.
- Provide energy/climate services to clients through Georgian Bay Mnidoo Gamii Biosphere’s social enterprise Generations Effect, by developing proposals and managing contracts.

Communications & Outreach

- Develop and implement annual climate and energy communication plans for the portfolio.




- Increase climate change and energy literacy in the organization and regional community through the development of communication and outreach products.
- Develop communication and outreach guides for staff to deliver messaging in the community.
- Develop and deliver high-quality presentations, in verbal, visual, and written formats.

General Responsibilities:

Activate GBB’s values and uphold UNESCO’s Biosphere Region Mandate

- Staff all levels are asked to activate the following values in their work:
- Inclusivity – an organization that is accessible and approachable, strives to reduce barriers to inclusivity, and upholds its commitment to equity and diversity.
- Respect – understanding our responsibilities to each other, to community and other organizations; building relationships and ensuring reciprocity.
- Community Oriented – we work in and through a collaborative setting, building strong connections and ensuring we approach our work in an ethos of care.
- Continuous Learning – adaptation, curiosity, and innovation.
- Staff at all levels are asked to uphold UNESCO Biosphere Region mandate and consider how we are best able to be of service to the region.

Portfolio Implementation

- Oversee, manage, and evaluate impact of one of the organization’s 6 main portfolios.
- In consultation with management, contribute significantly to developing and tracking portfolio strategies and goals.
- Direct projects and contracts to ensure deliverables further the goals and objectives of both the portfolio and the organization, including financial management, grant securement, and client satisfaction.

Project Management

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