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.)
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.)
Date Posted: 24 June 2016
Closing Date: 28 July 2016
Time Commitment: 4 days per week
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)
$55,000 – $65,000 (commensurate with experience)
Duration: 1-year initial contract, with the potential for renewal
(depending on funding and organizational direction)
Start Date: 15
September 2016
September 2016
ABOUT 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
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 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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
(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.
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
In 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:
- 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
- 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
Please provide an updated resume and cover
letter to:
jobs
trec.on.ca*
Please indicate: Managing Director in the subject line.
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.
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.
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.
those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
The position deadline will be extended if no
suitable candidate is found.
suitable candidate is found.
TREC is an equal opportunity employer.
