Engagement Coordinator

Employment Opportunity Natural Forces

Engagement Coordinator

Natural Forces is a leading Canadian clean energy developer that delivers projects in partnership with Indigenous Communities and Nations, CEDCs, Municipalities and other local communities across Canada, Ireland and France. Natural Forces is an asset owner and retains ownership in our projects long term. Our passion is to build relationships that allow us to harness renewable energy resources in an environmentally and economically responsible way.

You will be joining a team that places a high value on employee growth, sustainability, and a healthy work environment.

Who are we looking for?

Natural Forces is seeking a candidate to fill an Engagement Coordinator role to support our Development team members. This is a full-time position based at our head office in downtown Halifax. The Engagement Coordinator will coordinate engagement activities with Rightsholders and stakeholders for our renewable energy projects across Canada.

Key Tasks and Duties

• Build and maintain strong relationships internally and externally, particularly with community and indigenous groups
• Support day to day community and Rightsholder engagement across various methods of communication virtually and in-person including, but not limited to, email, phone, Microsoft Teams, and in-person meetings
• Plan, prepare, execute, and follow up on public engagement activities, rightsholder engagement activities, and partner information sessions
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of consultation and engagement
• Develop an understanding of how federal, provincial, and regional legislation and policy related to renewable energy projects applies to project consultation and engagement
• Support delivery of proposals, permits, and other submissions including but not limited to funding proposals, Request for Proposals, and Environmental Assessments
• Support additional aspects of project development as required
• Uphold all aspects of Natural Forces Health, Safety & Environmental policies, practices, and programs in every aspect of work

Education and Experience

• Anticipated level of experience 2+ years
• Post-secondary degree with a background in social science, public relations, communications, environmental studies or a related discipline considered an asset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Skills and Abilities

• Highly detailed & analytical
• Strong communication skills: including written, verbal and public speaking
• Compassion with an open approach to understanding others' experiences and perspectives
• Easily motivated and can execute tasks independently; keen to learn and seeing work to completion
• Collaborative working style
• Problem solving and critical thinking skills, including synthesizing information gathered from various sources to propose the best approach
• Passion for helping address the climate crisis emergency by creating and maintaining long-lasting relationships and partnerships
• Willingness to travel throughout Canada

Application Requirements

• Applications must include a cover letter and resume

Other Information

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are critical to our clean energy mission. Natural Forces provides equal opportunity for employment and advancement. We are committed to an inclusive environment where all voices are valued and heard. We strive to make an equitable organization for our staff, stakeholders and partners.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Natural Forces we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.