Community energy, Renewable energy

Position: Community Energy Research Assistant
Organization: Sierra Club Canada Foundation
Location: Remote, work from home must be living / working in Newfoundland-Labrador

About Sierra Club Canada Foundation

The Sierra Club of Canada Foundation (SCCF) is Canada’s national grassroots environmental organisation working on environmental advocacy, conservation, and education.

With a membership base across the country, we are committed to empowering people to be leaders in protecting, restoring, and enjoying healthy and safe ecosystems.

At its heart SCCF is a grassroots organisation, with a “think globally and act locally” philosophy. SCCF’s framework allows members to actively contribute to environmental causes that concern or inspire them, in a capacity that best suits their capabilities. Engaging with local officials, working collaboratively with local organisations, and a strong volunteer base has allowed Sierra Club to successfully engage in environmental campaigns that directly benefit both people and the planet.

Project Summary

The Community Energy Research Assistant (the Assistant) will support SCCF’s work within the Atlantic Offshore Wind Coalition (AOSWC). The AOSWC is a partnership between SCCF, Ecology Action Centre, and East Coast Environmental Law to support the renewable energy transition by advancing responsible offshore wind development as a key part of Atlantic Canada’s clean energy future. The AOSWC is committed to engaging in genuine, fact-based conversations about a future that includes offshore wind. Our work rests on three foundational pillars — Respect, Regulation, and Responsibility — guiding our decisions, engagement, and collaboration.

The Assistant will report to the Offshore Wind Coordinator - Newfoundland and Labrador, and will be responsible for researching, analyzing, synthesizing, and developing communications materials on topics related to offshore wind, electricity transmission, and community benefits and engagement for renewable energy projects in Newfoundland and Labrador. The Assistant’s work will contribute to specific AOSWC outputs including but not limited to: a frequently asked questions document about offshore wind and transmission in Newfoundland and Labrador; community benefit guidelines for offshore wind; proactive communications materials about offshore wind; and research reports on building energy democracy in Atlantic Canada.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Conducting literature reviews and jurisdictional scans.
• Supporting and contributing to the creation of research reports and briefing notes.
• Contributing to and drafting communication and outreach materials.
• Attending virtual meetings as needed with the project team and external partners.

Required Qualifications

• Strong interest in the effects of renewable energy on different communities and peoples based on gender, race, class, geography, etc. and the relationship between energy, social justice, and community health.
• Academic and/or work experience related to environmental policy.
• Academic, work and/or volunteer experience developing communications materials (including posters, infographics, social media content, short-form videos, etc).
• Strong research and analysis skills.
• Clear communicator with excellent written and verbal skills.
• Computer literacy in Google Workspace or other information management software.
• Manages competing priorities and organizes time and resources effectively.
• Works well independently, takes initiative, and adapts work schedule as required.

Terms

• Remote work from home in Newfoundland and Labrador
• Wage: $24 per hour
• Part-time contract with flexible hours: 208 hours to be completed in 12-16 weeks

To apply, send an email by Monday, May 18 at 10am NT with a cover letter and resume as attachments to shaunak@sierraclub.ca and include “Community Energy Research Assistant” in the subject line.

Please mention you saw this at rcen.ca or goodwork.ca.

Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis and early applications are encouraged.