Environmental Policy Analyst: Arctic Energy Solutions Program

Would You Like to Help Engage Canadians in a Transformation to a Sustainable Future?

The Pembina Institute is seeking a bright and resourceful individual to contribute to a sustainable future for Canada's North by working to limit impacts from oil and gas development and accelerate the transition towards clean, renewable energy.

The successful candidate will work closely with staff of the Arctic Energy Solutions Program to advance the Program's objectives and contribute to the team's research and capacity building work on a wide range of energy-related issues. The position could require any or all of the following:

• Research and assemble technical data in order to evaluate the environmental impacts of oil and gas activities in the Arctic.
• Create written materials that describe the impacts and benefits of oil and gas development in accurate, compelling and accessible language.
• Travel to communities to share information-for example, with First Nations, municipal councils and citizen groups-and answer questions.
• Understand the economics of the oil and gas industry and existing regulatory frameworks, as well as alternative energy systems.
• Draft, refine, and build support for specific policy proposals, working in collaboration with allies in the industry, community, government and non-profit sectors.
• Review applications and environmental impact assessments of large scale-energy projects and identify opportunities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other environmental impacts.

The applicant may also work on projects led by Pembina Institute's Corporate Consulting, Oil Sands and Renewable Energy Program areas. The successful applicant would be responsible for carrying several small projects at any given time with minimal supervision, collaborate with allies and stakeholders, participate in meetings and be responsible for some project and office administration.

This position will be funded by the YWCA Youth Eco Internship Program (YEIP) and the successful candidate will be employed by the YWCA.  Additional compensation may be provided by the Pembina Institute.  YEIP eligibility criteria includes:

• Between the ages of 15 and 30
• Unemployed
• A Canadian citizen, permanent resident or a person to whom refugee protection has been granted under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
• Legally entitled to work in Canada
• Legally entitled to work in the Northwest Territories

The YEIP particularly encourages applicants from visible minority, Aboriginal, immigrant, refugee and traditionally marginalized communities to apply.