Position Overview
The Pembina Institute is seeking a highly motivated individual to join its Alberta team as a Technical and Policy Analyst to undertake research and develop and advocate for solutions that address the key environmental issues surrounding fossil fuel energy development in Alberta. We are seeking a driven and resourceful person with minimum of three years of relevant technical experience, strong analytical skills, relevant energy/environment experience, a solid work ethic and the tenacity needed to solve Alberta’s most prominent energy challenges. The incumbent would support the Institute’s research and advocacy related to oilsands, oil and gas and fossil fuel electricity sectors. The candidate should have proven project 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 would 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 while at the same time building the case for further progress on policies that will address the non-climate issues facing Alberta’s fossil fuel extraction/use sectors.
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 an 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 environmental impacts of oilsands, unconventional oil and gas and fossil-fuel-based electricity sectors
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
Cultivate relationships with individuals who have the power to influence decision makers.
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, 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, non-governmental, or government sectors on energy and environmental issues
Demonstrated ability to conduct quantitative and qualitative technical research in the area of energy and environment policy
Ability to decipher complex technical matters
Ability to communicate complex technical matters in plain language
Knowledge of environmental impacts of oilsands, oil & gas and/or fossil-fuel-based electricity sectors
Knowledge of climate change and direct work experience on climate related matters
Knowledge of the Alberta and federal policy and regulatory environment for the energy sectors
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 oilsands, oil & gas, or fossil-fuel-based electricity sectors
Direct experience in developing or implementing Alberta and/or federal environmental policy and regulation
Knowledge of ecology, toxicology or air emissions from industrial processes
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 Advisor 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-Fossil Fuel-year.pdf
example: smithm-application-Fossil Fuel-2015.pdf
Application deadline: Midnight on January 1, 2016.
Preferred start date: January 18, 2016.