Clean technology, Renewable energy

Position: Green Choice Program Coordinator
Organization: Net Zero Atlantic
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia

Position Overview

As a Green Choice Program Coordinator, on secondment to the Nova Scotia Department of Energy, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of projects in the clean technology and renewable energy portfolio, specifically in wind energy. You are collaborative and engaged in managing and facilitating programs to support Atlantic Canada’s transition to a low-carbon future. If you have a background in environmental science/studies, renewable energy, or public administration and enjoy building relationships and coordinating projects, we want to hear from you.

About Us

At Net Zero Atlantic we lead applied research and contribute to projects that enable the transition of Atlantic Canada’s energy system to a carbon-neutral future. As an independent non-profit organization, we achieve our mission and purpose through collaboration with academia, governments, private sector, Indigenous Peoples, and NGOs. Our work is to facilitate collaborative research and projects focusing on resolving key questions related to the energy transition.

The Nova Scotia Department of Energy (DOE) manages and promotes energy resources to achieve optimum economic, social, and environmental values from the energy sector. Their mission is to serve the social, environmental, and economic interests of Nova Scotians by ensuring all energy resources are developed and used in an efficient and sustainable manner. The DOE is recognized as a collaborative and innovative leader in the transformation of Nova Scotia’s energy sector.

What we offer

• A full-time contract position ending March 31, 2027.
• We support a healthy and balanced lifestyle.
• We offer a flexible, hybrid work environment.
• The annual salary range for this position is $65,000 – $80,000, depending on demonstrated experience and qualifications.
• Our total compensation package includes:
  • Group insurance plan for health and dental, life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, with no waiting period.
  • Generous paid vacation.
  • Time off on 13 holidays per year.
  • Additional paid time off throughout the year.
  • Professional development opportunities.

About the Opportunity:

In this role, you will be seconded from Net Zero Atlantic to the DOE Clean Electricity Division in the Green Choice Program. The Green Choice Program is a green tariff program for large commercial and institutional energy customers to build renewable energy projects to meet their energy consumption needs.

In this full-time, contract term ending March 31, 2027, you will report to the Senior Analyst, Green Choice Program in the DOE Clean Electricity division and be responsible for:

• Assisting with and supporting the day-to-day administration of the Green Choice Program.
• Collaborating with key partners such as Nova Scotia Power Inc. and the Procurement Administrator – Coho Climate Advisors for the ongoing delivery of the program.
• Engaging with various collaborators and partners as needed.
• Coordinating with approved Participants to communicate, engage and ensure the successful execution of program contracts.
• Coordinating with approved new renewable energy projects to address any hurdles to project success.
• Program tracking and delivery, reporting and progress updates.
• Developing communications resources, tools, and materials to support program operations.
• Preparing internal decision-making materials such as briefings or presentations.
• Assisting with policy development.
• Providing support with the Clean Electricity team programs, policies and initiatives.

Required qualifications include:

• Post-secondary degree in environmental studies or science, or renewable/clean energy technology, environmental policy, public administration, or multi-disciplinary studies. Or a relevant combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating, developing, administering, and implementing large-scale, complex programs.
• Five+ years experience in project management, preferably in clean energy, climate change or related area of focus.
• Ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple administrative tasks related to operating a new and unique program.
• Motivated to contribute to Atlantic Canada’s transition to a net zero future.
• Excellent organization, communication, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Independent worker, well organized, self starter.
• Detail-oriented.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Knowledge or experience in green tariff programs or policies or similar renewable energy programs.
• Knowledge or experience in renewable energy sectors and markets.
• Familiarity with Atlantic Canadian energy and climate change policy goals, objectives and programs.

Net Zero Atlantic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion in our living, learning, and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek employees who will work respectfully and constructively with people from different backgrounds and levels of power. We actively encourage applications from members of groups experiencing barriers to equity. Preference will be given to persons who are legally entitled to work in Canada.

Please submit your application here by end of day on September 16, 2025. We thank all applicants, however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please mention you saw this at GoodWork.ca.