Community Energy Coordinator

**Community Energy Coordinator**
**Regular Full-Time**

The District is hiring a Community Energy Coordinator. This position will be shared equally between the District of
Squamish (Squamish) and the Resort Municipality of Whistler (Whistler) and will be responsible for accelerating the
implementation of each community’s climate action plans. Actions will focus primarily on community outreach and
engagement related to buildings (e.g., energy efficiency, electrification and renewable energy) and electric mobility. Part
looking for an energetic team player who takes the initiative, builds partnerships and can overcome obstacles to advance
sustainability.

This is a temporary full-time term position with funding secured for 24 months, with the possibility for renewal. The role

is developed in partnership with BC Hydro’s Community Energy Manager Program, and is funded by BC Hydro, Squamish

and Whistler. The person will be expected to work in both Squamish and Whistler.

**_Key Responsibilities: _**
❖ Coordinates, facilitates, and implements educational and community-based events that increase awareness of

community climate action plans generally, and low carbon transportation and buildings specifically.
❖ Prepares and delivers presentations for public meetings, special events, workshops and open houses.
❖ Assists in preparing, publishing, and distributing communications, marketing, and promotional materials, tools,

website information, and strategies.
❖ Investigates opportunities related to building electrification, renewable energy, electric vehicles and e-mobility.

Applies for funding as necessary.

❖ Tracks, monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of programs and activities.

planning, public relations, communications or another related field. In addition, this role requires three years’

experience in a similar role, or in the field of education or program development. Local government experience is

preferred.**_ _**

**_Who we are: _**The District of Squamish is a progressive and growing community. Our friendly, small-town setting,

spectacular natural environment, thriving arts, culture and heritage scene and world-class recreational opportunities

offer an incredible live-work-play lifestyle that few places can beat.

We are a team of fun-loving yet highly dedicated and hardworking professionals who are committed to continuous

**Our Vision**: Our organization is a thriving community, serving the thriving community of Squamish.

**Our Mission**: We lead, facilitate and partner to ensure a liveable and sustainable Squamish.

**Our Core Values**: Respect, Integrity, Connection, Progress**_ _**

**_Think you would be the perfect fit?_** Then come and Deliver Outstanding Service at the District of Squamish On top of
the hourly rate of $42.18, the District of Squamish also offers a comprehensive benefits package, municipal pension
plan, as well as a compressed work week which allows for an earned day off every second week. A flexible in
- office/remote work schedule (which will include time in both Whistler and Squamish offices)_ _may be considered in
accordance with the District’s Remote Work Policy.

**_We can’t wait to hear from you_** A complete job advertisement can be viewed below.

Human Resources

District of Squamish

37955 Second Avenue, P.O. Box 310, Squamish, B.C., V8B 0A3

Application deadline: February 16, 2025
- The District of Squamish is located in the unceded traditional territory of the Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish _
- Nation). We offer gratitude to the Skwxwú7mesh People who have lived on these lands since time immemorial. _

**External Job Posting**

**Position**:Community Energy Coordinator**

**Status**: Regular Full-Time

**Work Area**: Sustainability

**Posting Date**: January 28, 2025

**Closing Date**: February 16, 2025

**GENERAL SUMMARY**

Under the general supervision and direction of the Manager of Sustainability and Climate Change at the District of

Squamish (the District), as well as under the direction of the Climate Action Coordinator at the Resort Municipality of

Whistler (RMOW), the Community Energy Coordinator is responsible for accelerating the implementation of municipal

climate change priorities in alignment with Squamish’s Community Climate Action Plan (CCAP) and Whistler’s Big Moves

Climate Action Implementation Plan (CAIP). This position is shared between the District and RMOW and plays a key role

in advancing initiatives designed to reduce community-scale GHG emissions in both communities. Actions will focus

primarily on community outreach and engagement related to buildings (e.g., energy efficiency, electrification and

renewable energy) and electric mobility. Additionally, the Community Energy Coordinator identifies and implements

best practices and programs, strategies, and partnerships to help the District and RMOW reach their strategic goals.

**MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
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