Pembina Institute,Technical and Policy Analyst Jobs in Canada

y motivated individual to join its
Alberta team as a Technical and Policy Analyst to undertake research and
develop and advocate for solutions to accelerate Alberta’s transition to a
clean energy economy. We are seeking a highly driven and resourceful person
with minimum of three years of relevant technical experience, strong analytical
skills, relevant energy and environment experience, a solid work ethic and a
persistent drive to succeed. The incumbent would support the Institute’s
research and policy advocacy related to renewable energy, energy efficiency and
clean technology. The candidate should have proven project management
experience and the ability to thrive with limited supervision. This full time
(40 hours a week) position may require travel and overtime.

While this job posting is aimed at individuals who have between three and eight
years of relevant experience we are also interested in hearing from applicants
who fall outside this range. We are open to challenging our preconceptions of
this role to accommodate the right person.

After the historic climate policy change announcement by the Alberta government
this fall, we need people who can work with government, industry, aboriginal
communities, and the non-government sector to successfully implement climate
policy, advocate for progress on non-climate issues, and demonstrate to
Albertans that a transition to a clean energy economy is inevitable and will
create new and sustainable economic opportunities.

Why the Pembina Institute?

The Pembina Institute is an organization unlike any other working to protect
Canada’s environment today. We combine the research and technical capacity of a
think tank with the values and advocacy of an environmental non-governmental
organization (NGO) and the entrepreneurial and business sense of a consulting
firm.

Our people are passionate about sustainability and dedicated to enabling
positive social change. Our organizational culture encourages creativity and collaboration,
and we offer a flexible and fast-paced work environment that rewards honest
character, personal initiative and innovation. The successful candidate will
join our dynamic team of nationally recognized professionals working on
delivering clean energy solutions into the hands of Alberta’s decision makers
and key influencers.

The need for Pembina’s work and the organization’s ability to influence
environmental policy at both the Alberta and federal level has never been
higher. The Institute has become the go-to environmental non-government
organization on the climate and non-climate issues facing the province’s energy
sectors.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary rate is competitive for a Technical and Policy Analyst in the
environmental non-profit sector and will be based on skills, experience and
qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits include:
• extended health and dental
• four weeks of holidays per year
• flexible work hours
• strong growth potential in an entrepreneurial business environment
• RRSP plan
• training and development opportunities

Further terms of employment will be discussed with candidates during the
interview process.

Roles and Responsibilities
• Lead research projects from inception to delivery
• Conduct thorough technical, quantitative and qualitative analyses of
renewable energy, energy efficiency, and clean technology policy and programs
• Critically review analysis of peers and collaborate with the various internal
teams at Pembina
• Conduct high-quality literature research
• Work with external subject matter experts
• Develop and maintain constructive relationships with other ENGOS, First
Nations, the private sector, and governments
• Represent the Pembina Institute’s views at meetings and presentations, and to
the media
• Cultivate relationships with individuals who have the power to influence
decision makers
• Persuasively advocate solutions to key environmental issues and be a strong
and effective critic when necessary
• Support and/or lead negotiations with other stakeholders and the Government
to Alberta
• Create high-quality project deliverables, including reports, presentations
and Excel models

Skills and Qualifications

Candidates must clearly reflect, with examples, the following skills and
experience in their application. Candidates may also wish to provide examples
of additional qualifications and describe how they would apply these in a role
at Pembina.

Essential Qualifications
• Minimum of a master’s degree in engineering, sciences, economics, law or
public policy or related field, ideally with an undergraduate degree that is
also in a related field
• At least three years of work experience in the private sector,
non-governmental, or government experience on energy and environmental matters
• Ability to communicate complex technical matters in plain language
• Knowledge of clean technology, renewable energy sector and/or energy
efficiency technologies
• Knowledge of climate change, including direct work experience on climate
related matters
• Knowledge of market barriers to deployment of clean energy technologies
• Experience in strategy development
• Demonstrated commitment to sustainability and social change through
educational, professional, and volunteer experiences
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with a wide array of
stakeholders
• Excellent communication (oral and written)
• Self-motivated and results-oriented, with the ability to take initiative and
work independently with minimum supervision
• A natural advocate and persuasive critic

Other Qualifications
• Prior experience in policy advocacy
• Direct work experience in clean technology, renewable energy and energy
efficiency sectors
• Direct experience in developing or implementing Alberta and/or federal
environmental policy and regulation
• Direct experience in political decision-making
• Experience in public speaking
• Media experience
• Experience in facilitation and/or in chairing meetings and group processes
• Experience working with First Nations and Metis communities

To Apply

Email your cover letter and resume to careers@pembina.org. Please ensure the
following:
• Subject line includes Clean Energy and your last name
• Your cover letter (max. two pages) explains why you are interested in working
with the Pembina Institute and how you meet the skills and qualifications
outlined for this position
• Resume outlines your relevant skills, education and experience
• Cover letter and resume are saved as one PDF document using the naming
convention lastnamefirstletter-application-CleanEnergy-year.pdf
• example: smithm-application-CleanEnergy-2015.pdf

Application deadline: Midnight on January 1, 2016.

Preferred start date: January 18, 2016.

The Pembina Institute is an equal opportunity employer.

We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an
interview will be contacted.