Utility Program Specialist

at  City of New Westminster

NEW WESTMINSTER, BRITISH COLUMBIA

Number of Openings: 1
Hours per Week: 35 hours per week.
Employee Group: CUPE, Local 387
Location: City Hall: 511 Royal Ave
Competition #: 570

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

2023 was the hottest year in recorded human history. Human caused climate change is having a profound effect on all life on our planet. In 2019, New Westminster’s City Council declared a climate emergency, the second municipality in our region to formally acknowledge this call for action. Since that time, the City has taken bold steps to mitigate corporate and community climate impacts however there is much more work that needs to be done.
The City is seeking a dedicated and passionate climate advocate to join our newly created Energy and Climate Action Department as a Planner 1 – Utility Program Specialist. In this role, you will champion the promotion and development of new program designs to be administered through “Energy Save New West”, a community focused program aimed at improving energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in homes and businesses in New Westminster, through technical support, guidance on accessing provincial and utility incentive programs, and delivering innovative programs and incentives directly to the community the City serves. To be successful in this role, you will need to have strong analytical, critical thinking and communication, skills and be equally adept at research, analysis, and planning.
Guided by the Community Energy and Emissions Plan 2050 (CEEP), e-Mobility Strategy, and the Corporate Energy and Emissions Reduction Strategy (CEERS), you will be responsible for increasing participation in Energy Save New West, researching best practices in community based energy saving and emission reduction initiatives, recommending improvements to existing programs and strategies and contributing to achieving the Department’s overall energy and climate action goals. To succeed in this role, you will need to apply an interdisciplinary approach and establish strong relationships with internal departments including planning, communications and engineering, and community partners, businesses and citizens.

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