Position: Managing Director of
Partnerships and Strategic Communications
Organization: TREC Renewable Energy
Co-operative / Federation of Community Power Co-ops
Location: Downtown Toronto, Ontario (Richmond St. W. & Spadina Ave.)
Partnerships and Strategic Communications
Organization: TREC Renewable Energy
Co-operative / Federation of Community Power Co-ops
Location: Downtown Toronto, Ontario (Richmond St. W. & Spadina Ave.)
Date
Posted:
24 June 2016
Closing Date: 28 July 2016
Posted:
24 June 2016
Closing Date: 28 July 2016
Time Commitment: 4 days per week
Wage: $55,000 – $65,000
(commensurate with experience)
Duration: 1-year initial contract, with the potential for renewal
(depending on funding and organizational direction)
(commensurate with experience)
Duration: 1-year initial contract, with the potential for renewal
(depending on funding and organizational direction)
Start
Date:
15 September 2016
Date:
15 September 2016
ABOUT
TREC
TREC
TREC
is Canada’s leader in the development of community-owned renewable energy. We
directly support co-ops, Indigenous communities and social enterprises with our
project and financial management services, and inform policy through our
research and advocacy efforts. Established in 1998, TREC developed Canada’s
first community owned wind energy project, the WindShare Co-operative. We have
since incubated and supported many other successful community energy
initiatives and co-ops including SolarShare Co-op, TREC Education and the
Federation of Community Power Co-operatives. http://www.trec.on.ca
is Canada’s leader in the development of community-owned renewable energy. We
directly support co-ops, Indigenous communities and social enterprises with our
project and financial management services, and inform policy through our
research and advocacy efforts. Established in 1998, TREC developed Canada’s
first community owned wind energy project, the WindShare Co-operative. We have
since incubated and supported many other successful community energy
initiatives and co-ops including SolarShare Co-op, TREC Education and the
Federation of Community Power Co-operatives. http://www.trec.on.ca
ABOUT
THE FCPC
THE FCPC
The
Federation of Community Power Co-operatives (FCPC) is a province-wide umbrella
organization for community power co-ops in Ontario that are developing energy
projects. The FCPC was created by co-ops for co-ops to enable co-operation
and mutual support within the sector and to speak with one voice to address
their needs. http://www.fcpcoops.ca
Federation of Community Power Co-operatives (FCPC) is a province-wide umbrella
organization for community power co-ops in Ontario that are developing energy
projects. The FCPC was created by co-ops for co-ops to enable co-operation
and mutual support within the sector and to speak with one voice to address
their needs. http://www.fcpcoops.ca
SUMMARY
OF ROLE
OF ROLE
This
is a senior management position to be shared between two organisations: TREC
Renewable Energy Co-operative and the Federation of Community Power
Co-ops. Both are non-profit co-ops that work collaboratively to support
the growth and expansion of community power in Ontario and beyond. The
candidate will report to two boards but the topics areas to be covered will be
similar in nature.
is a senior management position to be shared between two organisations: TREC
Renewable Energy Co-operative and the Federation of Community Power
Co-ops. Both are non-profit co-ops that work collaboratively to support
the growth and expansion of community power in Ontario and beyond. The
candidate will report to two boards but the topics areas to be covered will be
similar in nature.
For
the FCPC, the role will focus on member coordination and strategic
communications to support a government relations strategy to be rolled out over
the next year. For TREC the role will focus on partnership building and supporting
TREC’s Community Member & Investment Services, Communications and Research
departments in assessing needs of clients and disseminating information.
In both cases strong organisation, strategic thinking and communication skills
are critical and a key requirement of the candidate.
the FCPC, the role will focus on member coordination and strategic
communications to support a government relations strategy to be rolled out over
the next year. For TREC the role will focus on partnership building and supporting
TREC’s Community Member & Investment Services, Communications and Research
departments in assessing needs of clients and disseminating information.
In both cases strong organisation, strategic thinking and communication skills
are critical and a key requirement of the candidate.
For
both organisations, the candidate will attend energy and environment events in
Ontario, in order to stay current on policy, and to foster partnerships that
support community power. Because of the complimentary nature of work of
TREC and the FCPC the two organisations believe that a combined role is the
best solution for the sector and we have prior experience of this working
effectively.
both organisations, the candidate will attend energy and environment events in
Ontario, in order to stay current on policy, and to foster partnerships that
support community power. Because of the complimentary nature of work of
TREC and the FCPC the two organisations believe that a combined role is the
best solution for the sector and we have prior experience of this working
effectively.
As
this is a transitional time for our sector (due to changing government policy),
the job will require flexibility and thinking on your feet. Experience in
change management is an asset.
this is a transitional time for our sector (due to changing government policy),
the job will require flexibility and thinking on your feet. Experience in
change management is an asset.
You
will be working with a dynamic team of experienced, committed individuals in a
collaborative, supportive, fast-paced environment. The position is suited to
someone seeking to build their career and motivated to have an impact on energy
democracy in Ontario and beyond.
will be working with a dynamic team of experienced, committed individuals in a
collaborative, supportive, fast-paced environment. The position is suited to
someone seeking to build their career and motivated to have an impact on energy
democracy in Ontario and beyond.
JOB
DESCRIPTION/AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
DESCRIPTION/AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
In
the FCPC role, the candidate will:
the FCPC role, the candidate will:
- Coordinate
with the Board and broader FCPC membership to understand project
challenges and policy needs; facilitate regular calls and an Annual
General Meeting as agreed with the Board of Directors - Refine
and deliver a government relations and communications strategy with
support from the Board and members - Work
with admin staff to review financials, circulate member communications and
collect member dues - Explore
possible funding options and business models for the FCPC beyond
membership fees - Broaden
and strengthen the relationship of the FCPC with relevant stakeholders and
explore new partnerships to support FCPC’s mission and expand its reach to
new members and audiences;
In
the TREC role, the candidate will:
the TREC role, the candidate will:
- Broaden
and strengthen the relationship of TREC with relevant stakeholders and explore
new partnerships to support TREC’s mission and expand its reach to new
clients and relevant audiences; - Strategically
support TREC’s three departments: Services, Research and Communications by
being the go-between with external audiences and working with each
department to meet its potential - Work
with TREC’s Management Team to ensure program deliverables are met and
ensure appropriate fiscal and organizational controls are deployed; - Ensure
programs are sufficiently funded by working with team members on preparing
proposals, and pursuing other funding sources - Work
with TREC’s Management team to set the annual budget and review financials
before they go to the Board - Work
with the Operations Manager and Executive Committee to coordinate HR needs - Report
to the Board as the go-between for the Management Team
QUALIFICATIONS
AND SKILLS
AND SKILLS
- Professional
and dynamic presence with the ability to communicate with diverse
stakeholders; - Ability
to coordinate diverse teams and communicate effectively between them - Demonstrated
strategic communication skills (oral and written); government relations
experience an asset - Strong
organizational skills; - Ability
to manage change and support the growth and evolution of a dynamic
organization/organizational division; - Knowledge
of and passion for climate change and/or renewable energy, energy
conservation, energy policy, etc. - Sense
of humour and team oriented work ethic; - Excellent
time-management skills, balancing the need between meeting internal
requirements and external business/project deliverables; - Ability
to take initiative and be accountable for decisions; - Experience
working in the not-for-profit / co-op sector is an asset. - Experience
working with Indigenous groups an asset - Business
development experience an asset
HOW
TO APPLY
TO APPLY
Please
provide an updated resume and cover letter to:
jobs @trec.on.ca*
Please indicate: Managing Director in the subject line.
provide an updated resume and cover letter to:
jobs @trec.on.ca*
Please indicate: Managing Director in the subject line.
The
cover letter should clearly address the following: a) why you feel you are
qualified for this position, b) how your previous experiences will contribute
to the on-going success of TREC and the FCPC, c) your vision for community
power in Ontario based on what you know about the energy / co-op sector and d)
your interest in and passion for community power. Your letter should not exceed
2 pages.
cover letter should clearly address the following: a) why you feel you are
qualified for this position, b) how your previous experiences will contribute
to the on-going success of TREC and the FCPC, c) your vision for community
power in Ontario based on what you know about the energy / co-op sector and d)
your interest in and passion for community power. Your letter should not exceed
2 pages.
Please
compile the letter and resume in a PDF and send as a single attachment. Use
your name as the file name. Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis,
the sooner we receive your application the better, and not later than 28
July, 10 am.
compile the letter and resume in a PDF and send as a single attachment. Use
your name as the file name. Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis,
the sooner we receive your application the better, and not later than 28
July, 10 am.
We
thank you for your application, but only those chosen for an interview will be
contacted.
thank you for your application, but only those chosen for an interview will be
contacted.
The
position deadline will be extended if no suitable candidate is found.
position deadline will be extended if no suitable candidate is found.
TREC
is an equal opportunity employer.
is an equal opportunity employer.
