Policy Advisor, Clean Energy Canada

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Policy Advisor, Clean Energy Canada

CLOSING DATE: June 2, 2025

START DATE:
ASAP

END DATE:
July 20, 2026

EMPLOYMENT DURATION:
Temporary Full Time

SALARY:
$74,288 to $88,609 annually

LOCATION:
Vancouver (Hybrid)

HOURS:
72 Biweekly

UNION/AFFILIATION:
Administrative and Professional Staff (APSA)

POSITION GRADE:
8

# OF OPENINGS:
1

91泡芙 Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue

The Centre uses dialogue and engagement to facilitate transformative conversations and create real-world impact for society鈥檚 most pressing challenges.

We strengthen Canadian democracy by promoting democratic values and innovation, spread best practices by providing dialogue training and tools, and help governments to engage citizens and stakeholders through our consulting services.

As a bridge between the university and community, we enable student success through the Semester in Dialogue and other experiential learning opportunities and provide a home to select initiatives run by our Dialogue Fellows and Associates.

Mission: To foster shared understanding and positive action through dialogue and engagement.

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We are Canada鈥檚 engaged university, defined by our dynamic integration of innovative education, cutting-edge research, and far-reaching community engagement
We are unconventional, fearless, compassionate, approachable and ready
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Position Summary

The Policy Advisor plays a critical role in supporting Clean Energy Canada's team by providing data-driven insights and supporting the development of rigorous policy recommendations. With an emphasis on communications and stakeholder engagement, the position supports the advancement of key policy files and contributes to external relations efforts. The incumbent will contribute to impact in the climate space with a strong focus on clean transportation policy.

The ideal candidate will be a critical thinker and problem solver. With excellent planning and prioritization skills, they will be able to juggle multiple projects and deadlines. They will be creative and innovative in making informed decisions, achieving results and creating positive change. They will be a strong communicator (both written and oral) and able to build and maintain effective relationships, collaborations and partnerships.

Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree in public policy, economics, environmental sciences, or a related discipline, and at least three years of work experience in policy research, analysis, or advocacy or an equivalent combination of years of experience, training and education.

The incumbent will have a strong understanding of Canadian clean energy policy, climate action strategies, and decarbonization pathways with a particular focus on clean transportation. They will have familiarity with legislative processes and policy implementation pathways. They will have working knowledge of relevant data sources, modeling and economic analysis to inform policy choices. They will have excellent research, writing and analytical skills, and the ability to present complex policy issues to a diverse audience, including policymakers, industry leaders and the public.

SFU Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an equitable environment for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from qualified people of all gender expressions and identities, sexual orientations, visible minorities, Indigenous persons and persons with disabilities. Should you require accommodations throughout the application process, please be in touch.

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Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue