Job Description

Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia is currently searching for a Climate Strategist to join our team in Burnaby!

The Climate Strategist (P.Eng. or P.Geo. designation preferred) is a big-picture thinker who is responsible for providing leadership, interpretation, subject matter expertise, and guidance to Engineers and Geoscientists BC, registrants, government, members of the public, and a wide range of partners on matters related to climate change adaptation and mitigation and sustainability as it relates to our regulatory role.

The Climate Strategist is an effective communicator who can represent Engineers and Geoscientists BC to its registrants, government, and the public. The successful candidate should have experience in developing strategic plans related to climate change at an organizational level. They should also have experience working in the field of climate change: climate policy development, adaptation and decarbonization planning, implementation, and sustainability reporting.

The Climate Strategist will have the opportunity to join a high-performing and close-knit team of professionals working within the unique landscape of professional regulation. Our organization - one of BC\'s Top Employers - has fantastic benefits, an inclusive culture, and a flex day schedule that essentially offers every second Friday off.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Works strategically and collaboratively both internally within Engineers and Geoscientists BC and with external stakeholders and groups to support the development, implementation, and evaluation of climate change and sustainability strategies.
• Is relied upon to provide coordination and recommendation on strategic direction for Engineers and Geoscientists BC for the development of an organizational strategy for climate action.
• Reviews Engineers and Geoscientists BC operations, policies, and practices and identifies areas of action for including a climate and equity lens. Monitors the evolution of climate change-related science, policy, and technology landscape to support the development and rollout of new regulatory programs/initiatives related to climate action and sustainability.
• Builds and maintains relationships within the different sectors and industries of practice, to support the evolution of industries and areas of practice contributing to climate action and sustainability.
• Makes decisions/recommendations in liaising with other regulators, as required, and providing staff support on matters of practice overlap in relation to sustainability, climate change adaptation and mitigation.
• Provides support for the consultation process on climate change-related intentions papers, codes, standards, guidelines, and other public policy documents initiated by the public and private sectors that have implications for the practice of registrants.
• Provides input into developing professional practice resources and continuing education on the topic of climate change and sustainability.
• Manages advisory groups, task forces, and engagement work led by Engineers and Geoscientists BC.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE

The successful applicant will possess the following:

• Bachelor\'s degree in Engineering, Geoscience, or similar.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer or Professional Geoscientist is preferred. Candidates without a P.Eng. or P.Geo. designation should possess a project management and/or climate/sustainability certification (i.e. PMP, GHG-IQ, SCR, etc.).
• 6+ years relevant experience related to climate change strategy development.
• Strong knowledge and experience in the areas of GHG emissions reductions, climate change adaptation and sustainability are required.
• Detailed involvement in technical or scientific writing and/or editing.
• Detailed involvement managing engineering or geoscience projects.
• Strong communication skills; must be comfortable speaking in public and to a wide range of stakeholders.
• Experience working in the natural resources sector, though not required, is an asset to this position.
• Experience working in or with the provincial government, municipal government, or within another approving authority is considered an asset.

WHAT\'S IN IT FOR YOU

Each member of our team enables us to deliver on our vision of "modern regulation for a resilient world". We serve the public as an inclusive, progressive, and future-focused regulator. At Engineers and Geoscientists BC we are committed to demonstrating our values of collaboration, excellence, integrity, and innovation.

We have a flexible work environment and are committed to employee development. We offer a compensation package that includes a competitive salary, a generous benefits program including a group health program, a group retirement program, generous vacation allowances, and a flex day program that offers compressed workweeks.

EGBC offers employees a hybrid work model with an assigned schedule confirming days worked remotely and days worked in-office. Most roles will be expected to work in-office a minimum of two days per week during regular business operations. We provide the required tools and equipment for employees to work remotely.

WHO WE ARE

Engineers and Geoscientists BC is proud to be recognized as one of BC\'s Top Employers.

Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia is the business name of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of the Province of British Columbia. Engineers and Geoscientists BC regulates and governs these professions under the authority of the Professional Governance Act.

We are charged with protecting the public interest by setting and maintaining high academic, experience, and professional practice standards for over 40,000 registrants. Individuals licensed by Engineers and Geoscientists BC are the only persons permitted by law to undertake and assume responsibility for engineering and geoscience projects in BC.

We are a not-for-profit organization governed by a board of elected registrants, licensees, and government appointees. The board is accountable to the public through the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills under the Office of the Superintendent of Professional Governance, for both the governance and management of the organization.

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