Project Coordinator, Hydropower (Implementation)

About Barkley Project Group

The Barkley Project Group are project managers specializing in renewable energy development and community energy systems. Since 2003, they have provided the capacity and support needed for communities and developers to navigate the entire renewable energy development process, from idea to operation.

About the Role

Reporting to the Hydropower Team Lead, the Project Coordinator, Hydropower will work closely with fellow Project Coordinators and Project Managers to support Indigenous-owned run-of-river hydropower projects in the construction/implementation phase in British Columbia.

What You Will Be Doing

• Maintaining clear records of the tasks, activities, and details of your work.
• Supporting renewable energy projects by coordinating contractors and consultants, completing monthly progress reporting, maintaining communication records including minutes of meetings, and submitting reports to funders.
• Coordinating permitting applications, environmental assessments, and other supporting studies.
• Coordinating tasks to ensure quality, consistency, and the completion of deliverables.
• Supporting hydrometric data collection and field reconnaissance assignments which may include hiking through remote wilderness and forest and working around streams.
• Providing critical thinking to guide the de-risking of complex renewable energy projects.
• Communicating technical findings and recommendations to Indigenous clients and other stakeholders both in writing and verbally.
• Gathering information and data from communities and stakeholders.
• Field-based project coordination during the construction phase.
• Assisting in the advancement of project proposals, including grant writing and reporting.
• Other duties, tasks and projects as required.

What You Will Need

• A flexible and adaptable approach.
• Previous experience with a general or civil contractor, engineering design, or consulting firm in a related area is an asset.
• A reputable number of years of hands-on, field experience working as a project coordinator.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree or technical diploma in applied sciences, engineering, renewable energy or another related field.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities is an asset.
• Demonstrated knowledge of renewable energy resources, technologies, and systems.

Working Conditions

• Travel will be required to field assignments across BC and will require a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Physically prepared to work in the field, in sometimes remote communities, for potentially weeks at a time.

Application Information:

If this opportunity to work with an environmentally focused, growing company with a culture that values innovative problem solving, please apply with your resume and cover letter to https://engagedhr.prevueaps.com/jobs/252359-33979.html

This posting will remain open until 12:00pm on April 10, 2023

We look forward to connecting with you!

We value employment equity and encourage applications from indigenous applicants. If you have any questions about the job posting or the process, please reach out to [email protected]