Manager, Renewable Energy Policy – Winnipeg, Manitoba
Job Title: Manager, Renewable Energy Policy, PM4 Planning Program Analyst 4
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Hours and Compensation: Full time, PM4 $63,832.00 – $81,326.00 per year
Application Deadline: Dec 23, 2011
Posted on: Dec 15, 2011
Organization Overview: http://www.manitoba.ca/iem/
Description
This position is responsible for shaping energy policies in the context of Manitoba’s position within the broader Canadian and North American energy framework. The incumbent provides executive decision makers advice, policy recommendations and outlook information on a variety of renewable energy sources. Particular emphasis will be on hydroelectric related developments including generation, transmission, export sales and reliability. The incumbent carries out this role through leadership and consultation with various levels of government, other provinces and territories, utilities and inter-departmental working groups.
Qualifications/Skills:
The ideal candidate will possess the following essential criteria:
- Post secondary degree in a relevant discipline such as engineering, environmental studies/policy, political science, or economics.
- Several years experience working in the hydroelectric energy sector, with a focus on policy development and/or strategic planning and/or regulatory interpretation, enforcement and development.
- Significant experience conducting research, interpreting legislation and policies, and providing strategic briefing material with recommendations for senior officials.
- Experience working at a senior level on or with inter-jurisdictional steering committees, working groups and agencies.
- Experience supervising staff.
As well, we are seeking a candidate who demonstrates strong economic analysis and quantitative skills, has an understanding of electricity transmission issues and technologies, demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills, possesses good interpersonal skills, has the ability to work effectively as part of a team, demonstrates sound independent judgement and strong analytical, problem solving and strategic thinking skills.
An understanding of the natural gas industry, energy regulatory processes in Canada, and climate change policies in Manitoba would be desirable.
Candidates possessing other combinations of the education and experience are welcomed to apply as they may be considered at a commensurate classification and salary level.
How to Apply:
Apply to:
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Manitoba Innovation, Energy and Mines
Human Resource Services
304-379 Broadway
Winnipeg MB, R3C 0T9
Phone: 204-945-3001
Fax: 204-945-4907
Email: [email protected]
Please insert the advertisement number and position title into the subject line of your e-mail.
Employment Equity is a factor in selection. Applicants are requested to indicate in their covering letter or resumé if they are from any of the following groups: women, Aboriginal people, visible minorities and persons with a disability.
We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.
