Hybrid Senior Coordinator – Community and Environmental Engagement

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About the role

  • Develop and implement comprehensive stakeholder engagement strategies that build trust and foster positive relationships with landowners, neighbors, local officials, and community organizations.
  • Organize and facilitate community engagement activities such as public meetings, stakeholder briefings, site tours, and community events.
  • Monitor local government meetings, social media, and press to assess community sentiment and proactively address concerns.
  • Serve as Innergex’s representative at events hosted by local nonprofits, trade associations, city councils, township trustees, and other civic groups.
  • Provide timely updates to internal teams on external issues, public sentiment, and potential risks affecting projects.
  • Maintain detailed records of stakeholder interactions and community inquiries using internal tools (e.g., INNSite).
  • Develop, coordinate, track and implement the local charitable contributions budget and analyze the impact of community investment efforts.
  • Support communication efforts by drafting content for newsletters, factsheets, and other public-facing materials.
  • Support recruitment and engagement of community participants for various project-related initiatives.
  • Coordinate with internal and external environmental specialists or vendors on studies required for renewable project permitting (e.g., baseline field surveys, monitoring reports).
  • Contribute to the preparation, review, and submission of environmental assessments, permit applications, and compliance documentation across jurisdictions.
  • Collaborate with engineering, land, legal, and other departments to integrate environmental considerations into project timelines and development strategies.
  • Maintain knowledge of evolving environmental regulations at the federal, provincial/state, and municipal levels.
  • Support the management of land-related environmental approvals and maintain direct relationships with regulators and agencies.
  • Assist in the development and delivery of internal environmental policies, staff training, and environmental tracking systems.
  • Support public open houses and community information sessions with environmental expertise.
  • Research and resolve environmental project-related challenges using creative tools and methodologies.
  • Monitor project status using tracking tables, schedules, and other project management systems.

Requirements

  • Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in stakeholder engagement, community relations, or environmental project support, preferably in the renewable energy sector.
  • Undergraduate degree, preferably Environmental Studies, Science, Public Policy, Public Affairs, or a related program.
  • Strong understanding of permitting processes and environmental compliance requirements.
  • Experience working with and managing specialist environmental consultants.
  • Experience with public speaking, event coordination, and conflict resolution.
  • An interest in environmental issues and responsible natural resource development.
  • Familiarity with local politics and regulatory frameworks in rural communities.
  • Strong sense of ownership for individual tasks and overall team objectives.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and a context of changing priorities.
  • Ability to work independently and advance specific tasks and projects to conclusion without extensive oversight.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and spoken).
  • Proven ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams and interact with diverse stakeholders.
  • Enthusiasm, eagerness to learn and work in a seasoned team of environmental professionals.
  • Proficiency in English (written and spoken).
  • Ability to participate in multiple periodic short field visits (1-2 days).
  • Proficiency in MS Office, with emphasis on Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Experience with agency online databases and mapping tools (ArcGIS, Google Earth).

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and annual bonus;
  • Three weeks vacation in the first year of employment and paid vacation during the holiday season;
  • Insurance coverage, 100% paid by Innergex, effective the first day of employment;
  • 401K retirement plan with employer participation;
  • Electric vehicle (E-VIP) incentive program;
  • Hybrid work model;
  • Career development opportunities;
  • Offices accessible by public transportation.

Job title

Senior Coordinator – Community and Environmental Engagement

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

$75,000 - $95,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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