Climate Action Coordinator (Electric Mobility) - Climate Action Program

Summary

Working within the regional Climate Action service, the position will be responsible for advancing planning, policy and program efforts that support planning and implementation of a range of climate action initiatives. This position will lead the implementation of a regional electric mobility program with a focus on increasing electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Implements the Capital Region Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure Roadmap, and electric mobility (e-mobility) related activities within the CRD's Climate Action Strategy.
• Coordinates efforts with other CRD departments, local government and community partners in advancing other priorities within the CRD's Climate Action Strategy.
• Identifies and develops relationships with community stakeholders (e.g., senior governments, community groups, utilities, non-governmental organizations, industry, etc.). 
• Identifies, coordinates and monitors EV infrastructure installations and operations for corporate fleet and public infrastructure.
• Provides technical guidance and support related to regional e-mobility and related infrastructure.
• Identifies and advances opportunities for external funding sources and partnerships to support planning and implementation of climate action initiatives, including the regional electric mobility program.
• Oversees project budgets and manages grant reporting.
• Drafts memos, proposals, business cases and presentations to internal divisions and external partners.
• Oversees technical and planning studies and EV infrastructure construction, including overseeing consultants and contractors.
• Implements awareness campaigns and capacity building activities .
• Follows all policies, procedures and standards of the CRD.  
• Performs other related duties as required.

Additional Information

• None

Key Skills & Abilities

• Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal and customer service skills are required. 
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with diverse groups of professionals and across multiple disciplines.
• Demonstrated project management skills, including overseeing the work of consultants and contractors.
• Experienced in report writing, financial analysis and budget management.
• Experience related to electric vehicle infrastructure and electric mobility planning.
• Applied knowledge zero/low emission transportation approaches and technologies.
• Understands the linkages for climate action within community planning processes, policies and programs.
• Strong grant and proposal writing, and grant administration skills.
• Ability to develop compelling business cases and write comprehensive reports.
• Ability to effectively and efficiently plan, organize and manage workloads and projects, set priorities, meet deadlines and work under pressure.  
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills. 
• Proficiency and experience with word processing (MS Word), spreadsheets (MS Excel) and presentation (MS PowerPoint) software.

Qualifications

Certifications