energy analyst
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Energy Transition Policy Analyst
Posted on May 15, 2024
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City of Vancouver
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Energy Transition Policy AnalystRequisition ID: 41422 OrganizationLocated on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the x?m??k??y??m (Musqueam), S?wx?wú7mesh (Squamish), and s?lilw?ta? (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples, Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation. Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world?s most liveable cities and is working towards being the greenest city in the world. Named among Canada's Top 100 Employers, BC's Top Employers, and Canada's Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our core commitments to sustainability, reconciliation, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents.Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.Main Purpose and FunctionThe Energy Transition Policy Analyst supports the City?s efforts to make electrification easier and more affordable with a focus on electricity system level changes with BC Hydro, the provincial government, and the BC Utilities Commission.Specific Duties and Responsibilities Works to improve electrification system planning. Strengthens areas of BC Hydro advocacy, engaging/partnering with other local governments, and connecting City level challenges/opportunities into provincial energy planning context. Advances electrification rates and tariffs by conducting analysis, forming questions and arguments, and working with partners on BC Hydro policy directions being addressed by the BC Utilities Commission. Develops City perspective on BC Hydro's distribution extension policy and BC Hydro's optional residential electrification rates, in addition to any follow up actions from Fortis? proposed renewable natural gas rate and Long-Term Gas Resource Plan, and BC Hydro?s Integrated Resource Plan. Works with relevant Vancouver departments and BC Hydro to understand challenges that are making electrification too expensive and/or time-consuming, and helps identify, assess, and advance solutions to those problems. Strengthens Vancouver?s inter-governmental relations on climate action and includes tracking opportunities to engage, preparing City input, and ensures that input makes it way through City processes in a timely manner. Examples include: responses to provincial intentions papers, proactive input on issues of interest to the City, and climate input to provincial/federal budgets. Typically involves collaboration with Vancouver subject matter experts and external partners such as other local governments. Provides direction and guidance to the work of professional consultants engaged by the City. Prepares and manages work programs. Provides writing, research, and the preparation of visual materials for presentation to internal staff, external stakeholders, public meetings and City Council. Performs other duties/responsibilities as assignedQualificationsEducation and Experience: A university degree in planning, environmental science, engineering, or related field, preferably at the post-graduate level and considerable climate change, energy, or sustainability-related professional experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Considerable knowledge of electricity planning and energy systems Considerable knowledge of research techniques and analysis used in developing policies and regulations Ability to apply research, analytical, and strategic thinking skills to proactively identify and analyze issues, and to recommend solutions Strong verbal and written communications skills Ability to catalyze change and influence within an organization while establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships Ability to research, develop and analyze policies and regulations, to evaluate the implications of proposals and to identify problems and recommend solutions Ability to develop user-friendly spreadsheets and documentation, and good M
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LocationVancouver, BC
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Salary$51.70HOUR hourly
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Terms of employment
Term or contractFull time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
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CivicJobs.ca
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Advertised until
2024-06-02
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