Project Specialist Opportunity within Alberta Innovates

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Project Specialist - Alberta Innovates – Energy and Environment Solutions
+ G. O6 R0 M/ A# H1 f& iCompetition Number: 1002286
Are you consistently finding yourself spending the winter months explaining to people why El Nino is NOT something they desire, despite their insistence that a little warm weather would be nice? Do you have a passion for understanding energy and our impact on the environment? Then you would be a good candidate for the role of a Project Specialist within Alberta Innovates – Energy and Environment Solutions (EES).
% `1 y5 u# f$ K5 ]+ B' kAbout us: Under the banner of Alberta Innovates, the Alberta government has created new organizations that are building on Alberta's strengths in the health, energy and environment, technology and bio sectors (www.albertainnovates.ca).
8 _( ~, y7 T* TAlberta Innovates – EES is taking the lead in research and innovation within this field. As a province with a reputation of being a leader in energy related capacities we are working towards more sustainable and innovative practices to help preserve and enhance Alberta’s energy sector. Focusing on three strategic areas; energy technologies, environmental technologies, and renewable and emerging resources EES will take a step towards a cleaner future.
* n: ]# J% T7 hAbout this Opportunity:
Working under the guidance of the Director, Technology Development the successful individual will be responsible to assess applications to the Climate Change and Emissions Management Corporation (CCEMC). Using their knowledge and understanding of CCEMC systems they will be able to assess fit within the mandate and determine financial support. This individual will also collaborate with senior EES staff and stakeholders to evaluate current systems and practices based on their experience in assessment.
. o+ F+ s" }6 _1 q8 N8 LIn supporting the Director, Technology Development the successful candidate will be able to participate in policy development strategies and business planning objectives. This individual will also be responsible for supporting the Director in other portfolio activities as well as being involved in various steering committees and project management teams. On occasion this individual will also be asked to represent EES at different forums or events related to the CCEMC.
% z+ K2 N: e$ _: C- d1 GThis newly created position provides a development opportunity for a ‘big picture’ thinker to be involved in building a cleaner, more energy efficient Alberta.
7 y. v! P1 I3 [7 @: YQualifications and skills required:
& P( ?9 Z/ v* e2 EThe successful candidate must have a strong background in climate-change related technologies, issues, and principles, as well as background in industrial process operations and equipment. A minimum of two years experience in conducting research projects or engineering studies is required. Good interpersonal/communication skills are also required to embrace different stakeholders and clients with a varying degree of technical understanding. The successful candidate must have a university degree in a related field as well as 2 years progressively responsible experience. Previous work with Climate Change legislation and policy is considered an asset. Equivalencies will be considered.
  ?, j+ c5 V4 F1 `Note: Secondments from within Alberta Innovates or the Alberta Public Service will be considered
How to apply:
Please email resumes quoting the competition number to: ees@albertainnovates.ca or if you are unable to submit an electronic version of your resume, send your resume to: Alberta Innovates – Bio Solutions, c/o Krista Comfort, #500 Phipps-McKinnon Building, 10020 - 101A Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5J 3G2. Fax: (780) 427-3316. For more information call (403) 297-3631.
- X+ L; L* E" |: j) h  w8 g7 f& nClosing date: October 14, 2010
Beth Balcombe | HR Coordinator
7 E' h/ P6 c7 R4 v2 k/ VHuman Resources
Alberta Innovates - Technology Futures
# y  F- l+ ?; M- A7 ~6 E250 Karl Clark Rd | Edmonton | Alberta | AB | T6N1E4
' M* F* g# O; n# R9 x6 X# B3 J' U780 450 5137 o
780 450 5195 f
beth.balcombe@albertainnovates.ca
www.albertainnovates.ca