CFN – Climate Action Facilitator (Mentorship)
CLIMATE ACTION FACILITATOR (MENTORSHIP)
Term Full Time, Remote
PROTECTING OUR COAST. BUILDING OUR ECONOMY.
A unique alliance of nine BC First Nations, creating jobs for the future and protecting the Great Bear Rainforest.
About Coastal First Nations – Great Bear Initiative
CFN-GBI is a not-for-profit Society established in 2003 that is owned and operated by a unique alliance of First Nations on British Columbia’s North and Central Coast and Haida Gwaii. The principal goal of this group is to restore and implement ecologically, socially, and economically sustainable resource management approaches on the Central and North Coast and Haida Gwaii. To learn more about us, visit: www.coastalfirstnations.ca
About the Indigenous Climate Action Network (I-CAN)
The Indigenous Climate Action Network (I-CAN) supports local staff (Climate Action Coordinators, or CACs) in remote Indigenous communities throughout BC (within and beyond the Great Bear Rainforest) to advance climate action projects. The work of the CACs involves planning and implementing energy efficiency, renewable energy generation, and climate change resilience projects to reduce diesel consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, prepare for climate change, and meet other related community objectives.
Who we are looking for
In this role, you’ll join the dynamic Indigenous Climate Action Network (I-CAN) team, report to the Climate Action Network Lead, and work alongside another Climate Action Facilitator, and the Climate Action Administrator. We are seeking an individual with cultural competencies related to working with, and in service of, Indigenous Peoples. You are very well versed and have experience working in the field of clean energy, renewable energy, climate action and/or sustainability. You are skilled at relationship building and coordinating projects, meetings, and workshops. You are eager to bring your skills and experience to a non-profit organization that works to advance sustainability for the Nations we work with. You find it easy to work independently and take the initiative where needed. You are also a collaborator and thrive working in a supportive team environment. You can prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deliverables, while knowing how to ask for help when needed. You are tactful, emotionally intelligent, and are eager to make a positive impact with a commitment to Indigenous Stewardship.
About the position
Position: Climate Action Facilitator
Reports to: Climate Action Network Lead
Location: Remote, home office; some travel required
Start Date: ASAP
Term: 1 Year Term ending March 31, 2026
Salary: $75,000 – $85,000 per annum
For full job description: 2025-01_Climate Action Facilitator_Job Posting
How to apply
Employment opportunities will be communicated exclusively to CFN member Nations and Communities and CFN-GBI staff for 2 weeks.
Interested candidates are invited to submit the following to hr@coastalfirstnations.ca no later than February 10, 2025, at 5:00 pm PST.
- A letter of interest outlining how your previous experience and education would support this position. If you have an interest or expertise in climate action work or planning an engagement, please note this in your cover letter. Please also indicate if you self-identify as Indigenous.
- An up-to-date CV.
The successful candidate will be asked to provide references, and a satisfactory criminal records check. We encourage applicants to submit applications as soon as possible, as applicants will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. As this is a unique opportunity, we welcome and are open to discussing flexible arrangements. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We aim to provide support through this recruitment process to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that considers an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation during the interview process, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Hina Rafaqat (hrafaqat@coastalfirstnations.ca).
CFN-GBI hires based on skills, ability, and qualifications; however, in support of our strategy to achieve our employment goals for Indigenous Peoples, qualified Indigenous applicants will be given priority. Persons of Indigenous ancestry will be given preference. s16(1) CHRA
For full job description: 2025-01_Climate Action Facilitator_Job Posting
