Grant Manager, Community Solar Funding Program (Hybrid - Halifax)
Net Zero Atlantic
As a Net Zero Atlantic Community Solar Grant Manager you are collaborative and engaged in managing and facilitating programs to support Atlantic Canada's transition to a low-carbon future. You will be responsible for the successful delivery of projects in the clean technology and renewable energy portfolio, specifically in solar energy. If you have a background in engineering, renewable energy, or environmental science and enjoy building relationships and coordinating projects, we want to hear from you.
Qualifications- Post-secondary degree in business, environmental engineering or renewable/clean energy technology, environmental policy, or any other related discipline. Or a relevant combination of education and experience.
- Demonstrated experience coordinating, developing, administering, and implementing large scale funding programs, preferably in the renewables sector.
- Three years + of experience in project management, preferably in the renewable energy and/or construction industry.
- Experience with solar energy systems and project development.
- Demonstrated expertise in project planning, executing, reporting, and finances.
- Excellent organization, communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Independent worker, well organized, self starter.
Preferred qualifications include:
- Knowledge of community solar garden programs, policies, and regulations.
- Familiarity with Atlantic Canadian energy and climate change policy goals, objectives, and programs.
- Experience with budget tracking.
- Experience in collaborating with First Nations or equity deserving groups.
In this full-time, permanent position, you will report to a Director of Finance and Administration and be responsible for:
- Assisting with the implementation and project management of the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources and Renewables (NSDNRR) Community Solar Funding Program.
- Developing a comprehensive handbook for the funding program, including guidelines, policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Coordinating with approved project owners and other project partners to ensure funded projects are completed on time and within approved funding parameters.
- Supporting development of the Community Solar Funding Program and administrative processes to manage and track projects.
- Reporting on progress and financials to directors, funders, and stakeholders.
- Develop and implement communications targeted to approved funding recipients to assist with onboarding, reimbursement requests and other program requirements.
- Growing strong working relationships with NSDNRR, collaborative arrangements amongst project partners, collaborators, participants, and stakeholders.
- Possess a valid driver's licence and able to travel periodically for work.
- Supporting activities that further Net Zero Atlantic's mandate.
- We support a healthy and balanced lifestyle.
- We offer a flexible, hybrid work environment.
- The annual salary range for this position is $65,000 to $80,000, depending on demonstrated experience and qualifications.
- Our total compensation package includes:
- Group insurance plan for health and dental, life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, with no waiting period.
- Pension contribution.
- Generous paid vacation.
- Paid time off on 13 holidays per year.
- Additional paid time off throughout the year.
- Professional development opportunities.
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