Senior Analyst, Buildings
Edmonton, Calgary, AB, Canada
Full Time
Experienced
Who we are
At the Pembina Institute, it’s all hands on deck and it has been for the last 40 years. Our 55+ person team, distributed across the country, are passionate and dedicated, but we don't sweat the small stuff. We’re too busy tackling one of the most important issues of a generation: Canada’s clean energy transition.In that transition, we don’t leave anyone behind, and believe each member of our team plays a critical role in achieving our goals. We ensure equity but promote individuality. We lead with curiosity — challenging our own ideas and limiting beliefs, being open to diversity of thought and opinion. We use evidence-based thinking to inform our recommendations to decision-makers and understand that to make long-lasting changes, we need to take a practical approach when collaborating with others.
Our commitment to responsible development, and our “tough, but fair” approach, using research, consulting and convening, gives us credibility with decision makers whose actions today are setting the direction for the planet. Are you ready to join us?
Meet the team
Our Buildings team works closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the Pembina Institute maximizes its impact in decarbonizing Canada’s buildings sector by monitoring emerging local and global economic and environmental trends and their implications.The opportunity
We’re looking for a Senior Analyst based ideally out of our offices in Edmonton or Calgary to join our Buildings team. *A candidate residing within commuting distance to the Institute’s other offices will be considered, with previous experience working with key Alberta stakeholders.We’ll lean on you to provide research, strategic advice, qualitative and quantitative analysis, writing, policy advocacy and fundraising support for the Buildings program at the Pembina Institute.
What we’re looking for
You are results-oriented and self-motivated with a keen ability to understand buildings systems and their interaction with utilities. You pay attention to detail and accuracy and have a strong ability to conduct research of quantitative and qualitative data, particularly in building energy systems and decarbonization. You have excellent written, oral and interpersonal skills, and demonstrated success communicating with policy makers and executives. You are able to understand engineering processes relevant to energy systems, as well as emissions sources and climate-related technologies. Your project management skills and proficiency with data management software tools are strong, as is your commitment to sustainability and social change.Your key responsibilities
- Lead projects from inception to completion.
- Conduct policy and regulatory analysis, including qualitative and quantitative impacts and outcomes for various policy options.
- Synthesize research into easily digestible technical reports, briefing notes, and blog posts.
- Represent the Pembina Institute in stakeholder consultations, workshops, working groups and coalitions, owning and develop relationships across multiple departments and levels of government.
- Develop and maintain constructive relationships with other ENGOS, Indigenous representatives, the private sector, utilities and governments.
- Schedule meetings, set agendas, provide briefing notes and backgrounders.
- Support strategic planning to effectively design and execute on the Buildings program’s priorities in Alberta.
You also have:
- Minimum of three years of related work experience in a professional environment, such as utility, industry, government, or the not-for-profit sector. A combination of work experience and education may be considered.
- Minimum of an undergraduate degree in engineering, sciences, business, economics, law, public policy, or a related field; a master's degree is considered a bonus.
- Prior experience with building, energy and/or environmental policy advocacy is highly valuable.
- Prior experience with demand-side management, utility distribution and transmission systems, and regulations is highly valuable.
- Prior experience with external media and communications is considered an asset.
- Prior experience in corporate sustainability, climate tech or energy development is considered an asset.
Compensation and benefits
The hiring range for the position is $72,100 to $84,400 annually based on a 37.5-hour work week, with a range maximum of $92,700. Within this range, individual pay is determined by factors inclusive of job-related skills, related experience, education and/or training, and internal equity.We know that in order to meet these ambitious goals, our people are our core strength. We also know that one size does not fit all, therefore we offer employees a flexible office and home schedule that allows individuals to find an optimal balance. Our employees receive a generous paid time-off package starting with four weeks of vacation, time to cover health and wellness, professional development and offices closed annually from December 25 to January 1. In addition, we offer RRSP matching, parenthood top-ups, extended health and dental benefits and yearly development funds.
Note: the incentive programs have certain eligibility requirements and may be subject to employment type.
To apply
Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. MDT on Sunday, May 19, 2024.The Pembina Institute is committed to an inclusive, accessible and welcoming hiring process that provides reasonable accommodation to all applicants. Please advise if you require any accommodation to participate in these posting, recruitment, selection and/or assessment processes.
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