WHO WE ARE

Carbon Removal Canada is an independent non-profit accelerating the scale-up of carbon removal technologies by advocating for policy that enables responsible deployment, producing evidence-based research and analysis, and connecting the right people to the right information. We work with public and private actors to rapidly build the carbon removal industry. Together, we can position Canada as a global leader, unlocking investment for carbon removal, driving economic growth, and meeting our climate targets.

THE ROLE

We are seeking a Director of Policy & Research to set Carbon Removal Canada’s strategic policy direction, build the evidence base for action, and help unlock carbon removal at scale.
In this role, you will design and champion high-impact policy pathways and produce the research and analysis that will shape Canada’s enabling environment for high-integrity carbon removal. Your expertise will anchor Carbon Removal Canada’s advocacy and thought leadership - translating rigorous policy analysis, quantitative modeling, and market intelligence into actionable recommendations.
You will identify and advance innovative solutions that remove barriers to scaling carbon removal, whether by strengthening existing regulations or designing new approaches for emerging methods. Working closely with our Public Affairs team, you will ensure these evidence-backed approaches resonate with decision makers, while cultivating relationships and gathering insights across the carbon removal ecosystem.
This position is remote in Canada, and reports to the Executive Director.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Policy Strategy

• Shape Carbon Removal Canada’s policy agenda and strategy by defining what effective, high-integrity carbon removal policy looks like in Canada and identifying the most impactful policy levers and pathways
• Identify opportunities to integrate carbon removal into existing policies and programs (federal and provincial) or to design entirely new policy and regulatory regimes
• Collaborate with the Public Affairs team to ensure policy proposals are grounded in evidence and ambition, and that they resonate with decision makers

Research & Analysis

• Produce high-quality reports, papers, briefs and other written materials that communicate findings and recommendations clearly and persuasively
• Conduct and commission quantitative analysis and economic modeling to assess policy impacts and strengthen the case for carbon removal
• Track market developments and analyze how policy design influences private investment and technology deployment
• Manage external engagements with contractors, advisors, and interns as needed, and liaise with partner organizations to produce joint research products

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build relationships with and gather insights from carbon removal companies, academic institutions, ENGOs, coalitions, and civil society groups
• Provide strategic oversight for community engagement efforts, ensuring responsible carbon removal principles are embedded in policy and research design
• Represent Carbon Removal Canada at technical meetings, conferences, and policy forums, bringing credibility to the carbon removal conversation