Offshore wind policy advocacy

Position: Offshore Wind Coordinator, NL
Organization: Sierra Club Canada Foundation
Location: Newfoundland and Labrador
Apply by: May 30, 2025

Terms of Employment

• Hours: 30 hrs / week
• Remuneration: $ 33.00/hr commensurate with experience
• Health benefits and unlimited vacation (after a probationary period)
• Phone and internet allowance
• Virtual workplace with opportunities for co-working
• Some travel required

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.

Position Summary

The Offshore Wind Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and strengthening Sierra Club Canada’s offshore wind policy advocacy, campaigning, program development, and research as part of the Atlantic Offshore Wind Coalition. This is a coalition of three organizations – East Coast Environmental Law, Ecology Action Centre, Sierra Club Canada – working to strengthen support for smart development of offshore renewable energy in Atlantic Canada.

Sierra Club Canada’s Offshore Wind Coordinator has a focus on Newfoundland and Labrador and works closely with an Ecology Action Centre counterpart in Nova Scotia as well as the team at East Coast Environmental Law.

The Offshore Wind Coordinator’s project management skills help the coalition effectively move their campaigns from conception through to implementation and impact. The Offshore Wind Coordinator has policy and technical experience in the energy and/or marine sector, skills at persuasion and creative problem solving, and a passion for renewable energy. They work in a collaborative, impact-oriented environment with coalition leadership, project coordinators, and key support staff including consultants and any external partners including funders, community members, service providers, etc. They report to the SCCF’s Executive Director, and receive direction from and hold relationships with SCCF Conservation Committee, coalition leadership, project coordinators and consultants.

Candidates must be located in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The candidate will be required to work from a home office. Some travel may be required and will be compensated.

Responsibilities and Scope

• Alongside offshore wind coalition partners, creating and evolving impactful and effective advocacy campaigns.
• Building and strengthening a professional network of allies and partners.
• Alongside offshore wind coalition partners, members, building partnerships, and joint initiatives related to offshore wind.
• Evaluating offshore wind-related policy and political context, providing thorough technical analyses of systems and regulations from both technical and social science perspectives, and bringing expertise to stakeholder consultations, regulatory proceedings, and advisory boards.
• Keeping abreast of offshore wind-related developments from all levels of government and comparing progress with commitments made.
• Conducting and/or overseeing research related to offshore wind and communicating relevant findings to relevant SCCF staff, coalition members and/or external partners.
• Sharing SCCF’’s offshore wind-related policy priorities with relevant decision-makers, partner organizations, and the media; acting as a spokesperson for Sierra Club Canada on offshore wind as needed.
• Working with SCCF communications staff to create offshore wind-related content for media, social media, and internal and external publications.
• Maintaining and expanding SCCF’s reach by identifying and leveraging offshore wind-related opportunities through public outreach, community events and SCCF initiatives.
• Engaging and supporting volunteers.
• Completing financial and other funder reporting as required.
• Identifying and submitting offshore wind-related grant proposals and supporting other fundraising efforts specific to offshore wind, in conjunction with your supervisor and, in some cases, the fundraising team.
• Other duties as required.

Required Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in organizing, planning, and/or supporting environmental advocacy campaigns in either a professional or volunteer capacity.
• Education or training in engineering, environmental science, law, public policy, ocean science and spatial planning , or a related field.
• Clear knowledge of the renewable energy sector and the policy landscape in Newfoundland and Labrador; familiarity with relevant provincial and national legislation and regulations.
• Demonstrated experience conducting research and transforming complex or technical information into engaging narratives.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Comfort and experience with building professional networks.
• Comfort and experience speaking in front of a wide variety of audiences.
• 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.
• Project management skills and experience, including managing budgets and developing funding proposals.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, effectively manage multiple tasks, and use time efficiently.
• Strong work ethic and motivation to work on offshore wind and renewable energy.
• Computer literacy in Office 365 (including Outlook, SharePoint, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and web-based platforms.
• Willingness to utilize social media and traditional mass media.
• Available to work on the occasional evening / weekends; willing to travel.

These additional skills, areas of knowledge, and experiences are an asset:

• Experience working in sustainability-related field in Newfoundland and Labrador.
• Experience identifying and supporting fundraising and grant opportunities.
• Experience working for a non-profit organization, government, academic institution, First Nation Band, co-op, labour organization, or community enterprise.
• Experience working with governments on policy matters.
• Competency in written and oral French

Role Specific Competencies

• Collaboration – Works productively with diverse individuals to target and achieve optimal results through consensus-building.
• Communication – Clear communicator with excellent written and verbal skills.
• Problem Solving / Analytical - Anticipates, identifies, and defines problems, seeking root causes and developing/implementing timely, practical solutions. Positive problem-solving attitude, high analytical ability, and results-driven.
• Self-Motivated – Works well independently, takes initiative, and adapts work schedule as required.
• Workload and Time Management – Manages competing priorities and organizes time and resources effectively.

To Apply

Please submit cover letter and resume in a single document to HR@sierraclub.ca by May 30, 2025.

Please include “Offshore_Wind_Coordinator_NL_YourFirst Name_YourLast Name” in the subject line of your email.

Your cover letter should:

1. Outline the relevant experience you have in relation to this position.
2. Explain why you are excited to join our team.
3. Demonstrate how your approach will help SCCF fulfil its mission.

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We appreciate all candidates taking the time to apply. However only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

SCCF is committed to inclusivity, equity, and diversity within our community. We seek to hire talent with a range of life experiences and perspectives, recognizing that our mission-driven work is best advanced by the contributions of people of all genders with diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures. We encourage applicants from all ages, cultures, races, religions, sexual orientation, gender identities or expressions, disability statuses, nationalities, or other statuses protected by law. Candidates who identify as part of a historically marginalized group are encouraged to self-identify in their cover letter or application if they feel comfortable doing so. Where candidates’ qualifications are of equal merit, preference will be given to candidates who are members of historically marginalized groups.

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