Project Co-ordinator – Burlington Renewable Energy Project

General Job Description

The position aims to provide the successful applicant with a career building opportunity in the renewable power sector at the community level.  While simultaneously addressing the needs of the organization, its aim is to arm the intern with a meaningful job experience – one that is challenging and contributes to constructive self- development.  Further, the nature of the intern’s role exposes his/her to a network of participants in the sector, providing potential to seek out future employment. More detailed job description, eligibility criteria etc, please click here.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Oversee the financial administration of the CEPP renewal energy grant
• Team co-ordination of the implementation of BG renewable energy project
• Development and implementation of community marketing strategy
• Participate and facilitate in broad based community engagement program
• Liaison with community and business services groups
• Liaison with Burlington Hydro and the municipality on project development
• Development of BG overall 5-year plan for renewable energy development
• Develop and oversee the formation and launching of a renewable energy co-operative
• Develop and oversee the governance structure for the co-operative and the project
• Direct all required approvals, applications and agreements as required
• Oversee, co-ordinate and execute marketing and communication strategies (including the website) as required
• Consult, research, develop and communicate BurlingtonGreen positions on renewable energy and other environmental  

Other Details

Timeline:      35 hours per week for 26 weeks, beginning September 27, 2010

Attire:           Mostly business casual with occasional business dress required for meetings and presentations

Hours:           Flexibility required -  9am-5pm M-F with occasional evenings and weekends

Salary:          $15.00 per hour including vacation pay, CPP and EI

Computer:   Must be able to use own computer and printer

Office:          Shared office space located in Burlington – must be able to work from home occasionally

Interested candidates should submit their resume to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it no later than Thursday, September 2, 2010.