Retrofit Program Coordinator

3 weeks ago


Trail, Canada Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Full time


 Trail, BC – Temporary, Full-Time (4 days per week)

The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) is located in the southern interior of British Columbia and prides itself on providing smart, sustainable governance and services to its constituents throughout our 8, km2 region. Join us here where you’ll find mountains, lakes and rivers, abundant breathtaking vistas and endless adventures, not to mention a burgeoning arts and culture scene. Our head office is located in the City of Trail, which combined with the nearby communities of Warfield, Montrose, Fruitvale and Rossland, is home to a population of approximately 20,.

The RDKB is seeking applications for the new Retrofit Program Coordinator position. This is a 2-year contract position, designed to support the implementation of our low carbon resilient retrofit program, which focuses on improving the energy efficiency, climate-resiliency, and climate preparedness of homes in the Regional District. Reporting to the Senior Energy Advisor, the successful candidate will work four days per week.

As a member of the Environmental Services team, the Retrofit Program Coordinator will be a key point of contact and support for residents through their energy and resiliency retrofit journey. They will ensure that residents are aware of the services, systems and supports available to them, help connect them with information, resources and assessments, and provide guidance on available upgrades. The successful candidate will possess passion and considerable knowledge of energy conservation, climate action & resilience in the home, as well as excellent customer service skill, using them to promote uptake and implementation of the retrofit program throughout the Kootenay Boundary region.

The RDKB offers a competitive compensation package that includes enrolment in the Municipal Pension Plan, wellness allowance, extended health benefits, disability insurance, vacation and sick leave benefits. While most work will take place in the Trail Administration Office, this position will be required to work occasional evenings and weekends to successfully deliver the program and conduct community events.

To be considered for this opportunity, candidates must possess:

A suitable combination of qualification or experience, including: Degree or diploma in energy, climate action, building science, environmental or engineering 3-5 years’ experience in climate resilience and energy initiatives, project coordination and customer service Excellent communication and customer service skills Considerable experience in program development and implementation Experience coordinating and managing projects Valid BC Class 5 Drivers License

For more information about this opportunity, please review the job description available here.

To be considered for this opportunity, please submit a cover letter and resume to Brianna Cochrane, Manager of Human Resources at by no later than 3pm Wednesday September 13, .

Position Information
Status: Full Time (4 days per week)
Hours of work: Monday to Thursday, 28-30 hours per week (winter/summer schedule)
Union: CUPE Local
Compensation: $36.85/Hour ( rates, under review)

To be successful, candidates must possess the right to work in Canada.

The RDKB is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.
Only those applicants shortlisted for this opportunity will be contacted. The RDKB thanks all candidates for their interest

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