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ACET CAS Engagement Manager - (990677)

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Organizational Unit

University of Victoria -> VP Research -> VP - Research - Research Activities

Location

University of Victoria - Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary)

Posting Close Date

30 November 2023

Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.

FTE

1.0

Salary Grade

$86,933.00 - $124,747.00

Additional Posting Information

N/A

Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE

Classification

ME8

Employee Group:

Management Excluded - Continuing

# of Hires Needed

1

Category

Other

About this Opportunity

Apply with your CV and a cover letter.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the clean energy transition? Do you want to be part of an innovative and dynamic team helping drive change from the community level? Join us to be a part of a transformative journey towards a sustainable future.

About us: Accelerating Community Energy Transformation ( ) is a multi-partner research initiative integrating breakthrough renewable energy technologies and systemic solutions to help Canada reach its net-zero emissions target through supporting bottom-up actions by communities.

From harnessing offshore wind, tidal, and solar energy to developing innovative low-carbon financing and governance models, we are dedicated to making a tangible impact on our environment and society. Be at the forefront of the global shift to clean energy and contribute to a sustainable future for all. ACET involves integral collaboration with more than 40 partners, including four partner universities (University of British Columbia, Royal Roads University, Universit\xc3\xa9 du Qu\xc3\xa9bec \xc3\xa0 Trois-Rivi\xc3\xa8res and Yukon University), Indigenous communities, and 30+ industry innovators and community-based organizations. Funded through the Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF), ACET is founded on the principles of community-engaged research and the values of equity, diversity and inclusion to ensure its work is relevant and impactful to the diverse Canadian population.

We are shaping the future of clean energy, one community at a time.

We know that our employees play a vital role in our success. In exchange, we offer:
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The salary range for this position is:

Recruitment range: $86,933 - $108,544 maximum starting salary is determined through knowledge, experience and internal equity.

Performance range: starting salary to max of $124,747 is available through annual performance increases.

• This position is eligible for a Hybrid Work Arrangement*

Job Summary

Mandate/Core purpose of role

The Climate Action Secretariat (CAS) Engagement Manager is responsible for identifying and building partnerships with communities to chart viable pathways to sustainable energy systems. This position is unique as they are hired by ACET and are part of the ACET team but are seconded to CAS to be embedded within the provincial government to serve as a vital link between ACET and BC Government ministries and departments. In particular, the CAS Partnership team has established linkages to all BC communities and Modern Treaty Nations, as well as responsibility for program funding, so the CAS Engagement Manager will serve as a conduit between ACET and communities to help identify and develop projects.

To achieve the joint vision for the position to both strengthen CAS\'s capabilities for action and maximize ACET research impact, the CAS Engagement Manager will divide their physical office time between CAS and ACET. By embedding within both teams and contributing to ongoing projects in both formation and execution at CAS and ACET, the CAS Engagement Manager will be informed and positioned to identify and help initiate ACET projects by connecting the various actors. They will maintain awareness of ACET capabilities and wider ACET partners while also having direct connection to BC communities through CAS as well as other government ministries and departments. This will enable identification of community needs to help implement their energy transitions, as well as contributing to provincial level funding and programming to widely support community energy transition.

The position will also provide quantitative and qualitative analysis of data and policies aimed at evaluating and formulating government programs and direction. This applied work will also help identify further specific analysis and knowledge gaps that could be supported by ACET projects. To be successful, the candidate must be well practiced in management best practices of organization, as well as a skilled communicator and collaborator with knowledge of EDI principles to ensure effective and equitable engagement.

Objective

• Manage a wide array of long term relationships to achieve the aims of the position through CAS, requiring a very nuanced approach given the breadth of relationships to be formed and maintained including with community leaders and departments; Indigenous governance structures; government departments and Ministries; NGOs and associations.
• Management of relationships across the ACET team to understand potential positioning of research projects achieving impact.
• Facilitate the identification and development of community-led renewable projects to accelerate energy transitions across BC and Canadian communities.
• Support the engagement between researchers, government, and communities to maximize the policy, social and economic impact of ACET and CAS initiatives.

Job Requirements

Postgraduate degree from a recognized post-secondary institution, with relevant specialization in one or more of the following knowledge areas: public policy, engineering, environmental planning, political science, business; or related disciplines. Minimum of five years of relevant experience in a leadership position with expertise in community engagement and/or governance, clean energy adoption, inter-government affairs, and/or community development projects. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

• Strong partnership building skills across diverse stakeholder groups, including leadership and strategic thinking, to drive creation of innovative projects and achieve implemented and scaled solutions.
• Knowledge of GHG mitigation technologies and innovations across community energy systems including quantitative analysis of policies and regulations.
• Ability to exercise discretion when interfacing across stakeholder groups and multiple reporting structures, operating in a unique work environment between ACET and CAS to deliver value to both parties.
• Understanding of local government decision making processes including various forms of governance, delegation of authority from Province, etc.
• Expertise in community engagement processes, including work with Indigenous communities.
• Flexibility to pivot and take on new, unanticipated tasks including prioritizing work tasks within time constraints.
• Experience with evidence and analysis-based decision making.
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills.
• Dynamic, people-and-results-oriented with a passion for implementing climate change solutions.
• Strong analytic, writing and verbal presentation capabilities in English. Ability to communicate complex issues to broad audiences both orally and in writing.
• Ability to travel (generally 1-3 days/trip) within BC as needed.
• Cultural acumen in working respectfully with Indigenous people and their knowledge systems.

We acknowledge and respect the L\xc9\x99k\xcc\x93\xca\xb7\xc9\x99\xc5\x8b\xc9\x99n (Songhees and Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the L\xc9\x99k\xcc\x93\xca\xb7\xc9\x99\xc5\x8b\xc9\x99n and WS\xc3\x81NE\xc4\x86 Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.

Equity and Diversity Statement UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across levels of power. We actively encourage applications from members of groups experiencing barriers to equity. Read our full equity statement here: www.uvic.ca/equitystatement.

Accessibility Statement If you anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process contact: uviccareers@uvic.ca Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.

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