About Us

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

The Project Manager, Development develops project plans for a variety of projects that align with client community's energy related objectives including determining timeline and resource requirements, identifying strategic objectives and specific deliverables, and delegating internal and external resources. The Project Manager supervises and supports the execution of the project plan, completing and responding to quality control and risk assessments, and is ultimately responsible for project deliverables, execution, and client communication. This role is a mentor and shares skills, expertise, and experience with other team members as required for team development and project success.

What You Will Be Doing

• Take a lead role in the development of project plans for community energy projects including community energy plans, energy efficiency retrofits, and renewable energy projects.
• Work directly with community to develop scope of work, timeline, budget, implementation strategy, and project team based on objectives, priorities, funding cycles, and resources.
• Create and oversee the execution of a funding strategy that aligns with project objective and timelines, while strategies, maintaining a good relationship with external funding entities.
• Update and maintain accurate project budgets including invoice approvals and change management.
• Support team members in task execution as needed and hold ultimate accountability for delivering high quality and community-specific deliverables.
• Adapt and develop departmental processes as needed including, but not limited to, project management, community energy planning, and energy efficiency activities.
• Provide professional development encouragement to team members, create opportunities for hands-on learning and mentorship, and be strategic in project resourcing to encourage high job satisfaction of project coordinators and other team members.
• Contribute ideas, energy, and personal commitment to help foster a positive and rewarding work environment, and to help maintain and grow a successful, innovative, high-quality project management consulting practice at Barkley Project Group.
• All other duties or tasks as assigned by your manager.

What You Will Need

• Self-motivated and passionate individual about energy efficiency, renewable energy, climate action and Indigenous rights.
• Bachelor's degree in applied sciences, engineering, renewable energy or other related field.
• Three to five years' experience in energy management, community planning, renewable energy generation, energy efficiency, or a related field.
• Must have a strong and well-rounded knowledge of community planning for indigenous communities, energy systems, including energy efficiency fundamentals and renewable energy technologies.
• Experience advancing energy efficiency and/or renewable energy projects from development through procurement to implementation and operations on a community or municipal scale, or equivalent.
• Management and leadership experience including project development, resourcing, mentorship, and team skills development within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Able to assess demand side management opportunities and develop high value implementation strategy consistent with community context and resources.
• Experience completing renewable energy pre-feasibility and feasibility studies including hydropower, wind, and/or solar.
• Able to quantify GHG emissions, complete a GHG inventory, and create an emissions reduction strategy.
• Experience identifying, securing, and managing funding from government and non-governmental granting organizations.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities is a strong asset.
• Registration with EGBC as an EIT or P. Eng considered an asset.

Work conditions

• Remote work, in-office (Nanaimo) work, or hybrid work,
• Site visits required (~4+/year).
• Core work hours are 10:00am-3:00pm, Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week required.

Application Information:

If this dynamic opportunity within a growing organization while working from home sounds like a great fit for you, please apply with your resume and cover letter.

This posting will remain open until filled.

We look forward to hearing from you and connecting with you!

Barkley Project Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise if you require accommodation. We thank all those who apply but only those applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted.