Energy and Sustainability Analyst - Kluane First Nation

Status: Full-Time Term (1 year with possible extension)
Salary: $63,693.50 to $89,002.94 per annum ($35.00 to $48.90/hr)
Based in Whitehorse, YT

Overview:
Project Managing KFN’s Wind Energy development. This position works to address climate change from a holistic perspective and in alignment with First Nation Values. The position will help KFN work towards reducing our greenhouse gas emissions and becoming more sustainable and self-reliant.

Knowledge and Skills:

1. Assist with project planning by soliciting technical resources, evaluating technical options, and understanding feasibility, environmental assessment studies and regulatory options;
2. Conduct comparative cost benefit analysis of energy generation options;
3. Organize technical skills training to develop understanding of installing and maintaining renewable energy systems, including storage;
4. Encourage and assist in conducting energy assessments and accessing retrofit building funding to improve energy efficiency;
5. Proven knowledge of renewable energy and energy efficiency options, in addition to strong familiarity with the Yukon’s and Yukon First Nations current energy situation;
6. Demonstrated experience working with Yukon First Nations and in working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders on projects. Ability to seek and acquire resources and understand complex assessments;
7. Excellent organizational skills, communication skills, writing skills, and editing skills. Demonstrated confidence and the ability to follow through on assigned duties independently within strict deadlines;
8. Ability to problem-solve and think creatively using a strengths-based approach;
9. Ability to network and maintain strong relationships with other colleagues in the energy sector;
10. Experience with project financial management. Demonstrate tact, intuition and diplomacy, strong work ethic, good judgment and ability to work well in a team environment;
11. Working knowledge of computer software such as MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint) and internet;

Educational and Experience:
A post-secondary degree in science, economics, planning renewable energy, natural resources or sustainability or equivalency obtained through course work and/or work experience. Two years’ experience working with or liaising with Yukon First Nation governments and organizations on projects and programs. Experience working in an energy-focused capacity.

For more information contact Kristy Kennedy at resource.manager@kfn.ca or 867-334-1397

Candidates can submit their resume in confidence to: hr.manager@kfn.ca

Posting Date: July 21, 2023

Closing Date: Until Filled