Urban Systems Ltd.

Community Energy and Climate Change Consultant 

About the Opportunity

Our Kamloops branch is seeking an experienced, professional and motivated consultant to join our growing Community Energy & Climate Change practice. 

In this role, you will play a key role in supporting communities across Western Canada advance the development of community-owned renewable energy project opportunities, develop strategies and plans to support the advancement of more energy sustainable and resilient community infrastructure and help facilitate meaningful actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.  You will also have the opportunity to support the advancement of community-led climate change adaptation initiatives to enhance community resiliency and vibrancy.  

As part of the team, you will put your passion and skills to work to:  

• Assess the viability of renewable energy project opportunities including: solar, wind, hydropower, and biomass 
• Craft renewable energy project development plans and strategies to support the advancement of community-owned renewable energy infrastructure
• Present technical information regarding renewable projects various community forums
• Prepare community and corporate energy and emissions baselines (data collection and analysis) 
• Prepare and develop community and corporate energy plans 
• Support strategic plans to advance community interests on natural resource and environmental management issues 
• Research and support analysis related to climate change adaptation strategies for local government and Indigenous communities 
• Support and develop market opportunities in Western Canada such as BC, Alberta, and Saskatchewan
• Work collaboratively with the broader and geographically dispersed community energy practice to identify and secure new opportunities 
• Advance project proposals, grant funding and general business development opportunities

About You 

You may have background in engineering, planning, environmental science or studies, and/or resource management with a minimum of 2 years of related industry experience in a professional setting. 

We believe the following skills, strengths and interests will help you thrive in this role at Urban:

• Accountability – you work hard, have fun and take personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work, you get things done and you don’t need someone looking over your shoulder
• Consultation – you understand the value of partnership and partnering with clients to identify and resolve complex and sensitive issues
• Research and analysis – you can examine data, grasp the issues, and draw conclusions to ultimately solve problems 
• Self-directed – you thrive in a self-directed environment, enabling growth and success isn’t something you wait for other people to do
• Communication – you can clearly and accurately convey information to a variety of audiences using the tools necessary, engaging people to ensure the message is understood, while being yourself and a net generator of positive energy 
• Creative and Innovative Thinking – you develop fresh ideas that provide solutions for communities and people facing complex challenges

About Us 

Recognized as one of Canada’s top employers, Urban Systems is an employee-owned inter-disciplinary consulting firm based in Western Canada.  In business since 1975, we have four decades of experience working with a variety of clients including all levels of government, Indigenous communities, commercial and residential land developers, and the natural resource sector. Our team of over 400 people, across 13 offices, is committed to helping build vibrant communities of all sizes, both large and small. 

At Urban Systems, we feel our people are our most important asset.  We make significant investments in our people, which is why we take great care to hire only those who we believe will thrive in Urban Systems over the long term.  We’ve become recognized as a workplace of choice by nurturing a unique corporate culture that sets us apart from the rest and provides:  

• Challenging and interesting project opportunities
• A fun workplace, where hard work accomplishes great things 
• The opportunity to work with industry leading professionals in a collaborative environment
• Ongoing career development and learning
• Meaningful rewards and recognition

How to Apply  

If this describes your background, your skills and your natural talents, please check out our website for more information and submit your resume, covering letter along with a completed Candidate Questionnaire (available for download on our site).

Deadline for applications: February 6, 2019

Please APPLY here: https://urbansystems.ca/careers/.