Energy Officer Electric School Bus Project (Term, 36-weeks, April December 2026)

Energy Officer - Electric School Bus Project (Term 36-weeks April - December 2026)

VALUING LIVED EXPERIENCES

EACs vision is of a just and vibrant world of respectbelongingand ecological resilience. As ateamwe are working to decolonize furtherequityand dismantle the harmful systems at the root of the interconnected crises of environment and justice that we tackle every day. We strive to bring an equity lens to all that wedoincluding by building a strong and diverse team.

We encourage applications from individuals from equity-deserving groupsincluding butnot limited to: African Nova Scotian and other racialized people Mikmaq and other Indigenous people lesbian bisexual gaytransgenderand queer people and persons with disabilities. If you are a member of an equity-deserving group and feel comfortable doing so we encourage you to self-identifyinyour cover letter or application. We prioritize diversity in our selection process.

ABOUT US

The Ecology Action Centre (EAC) is a fierce and creative environmental charity based inMikmaki/Nova Scotia. Since 1971 we have proudly tackled critical environmental issues from biodiversity protection to climate change to environmental justice. Grounded in community we act as a watchdog convenormobilizerand incubator takinga holistic approachto the environment and the creation of ajust andvibrant world.

We strive to promote a diverse and inclusive organizational culture that emphasizes collaboration caring quality work and real impact. We value our members volunteers employees and partners and strive to create a space of respectbelongingand resilience.

We have a team of passionate and determined people who share ideas and inspire others to create systemic change in the face of urgent complex environmental issues.

ABOUT YOU

You are excited to join a team working to introduce NovaScotiasfirst electric school bus and contribute to meaningful community-driven climate and health solutions. You have a strong interest in sustainable transportation greenhouse gas/pollution reduction electric-grid resiliency community engagement and community health in Nova Scotia or a demonstrated willingness to learn about these areas of climate action. You bring experience in community engagement are a proactive self-starterand are passionate aboutclimate justice.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

TheEnergy Efficiency Officer will supportEACsEnergyCoordinatorand help toshape the direction of and deliver EACsElectric School Busprogram. This includesbuilding communitysupport forschool bus electrificationVehicle to Grid (V2G)technologiesas well ascenteringand elevating will include stakeholder coordination development ofpublic materialsconductingresearchandengaginginadministrativetaskstosupporttheimplementationoftheEcologyActionCentresfleet electrification initiatives.

KeyResponsibilities

• ProvideadministrativesupportandassistwiththeimplementationoftheEcologyAction Centres Schoolbus Electrification Initiative
• Proactively support activities which engage teachersbusdrivershealthadvocatesmunicipalitiesandprofessionalstomobilizesupportforthedeploymentof electric school buses (ESBs) and Medium andHeavy-DutyVehicle (MHDV)fleets. Motivating factors arestudenthealthandsafetyemissionsreductions gridbalancing andyouth/ publiceducation relatingto sustainability.
• Provideassistancewith the coordinationofothernon-profit organizationsengaged in similar workincludingtheConservationCouncilofNewBrunswickandtheCanadianElectricSchool Bus Alliance (CESBSA).
• Support the EACs engagement with stakeholders involved infleetelectrificationand V2G adoptionincludingmanufacturersoperatorsmanagersthe powerutilityandgovernment officials.
• Assistingeneratingmediacoverageproducingonlinecontentasrequested including blogs pressreleases publicreportsandsocialmedia.
• Coordinate the development of supportive materials aimed atdemonstratingpublicsupportforfleet electrification and bi-directional chargingincludingvideosopenlettersop-edsandbriefings.
• Understandtheroleofstudenttransportationinthelargerpathwaytonet-zeroemissionsand inefforts to promote grid stability.
• Support and leadstudent engagementassistingwithtraining and projects.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Experiencesupportingadvocacycampaignswithatleast6-monthsexperienceinadvocacy campaigning project administration or communications.
• Degree or equivalent experience-based learning connected toeducationadministrationenvironmentalsciencesustainabilityplanningengineeringpublicpolicyorrelatedfield.
• Experience with MicrosoftOfficesuiteAdobeandCanva.
• Strong oral written and communications Skills
• Experience with relationship-buildingconsultationsand public education
• Ability to synthesize and distilllarge amountsof detailedinformation overabroad range of research
• Willingness toparticipatein and support the overall work of the EcologyActionCentre.
• Familiarityexperienceor willingness to learnabout;grid resiliency energymanagement electricvehiclesandbi-directional charging.
• Commitment to environmental justice.

Other skills and experience considered an asset:

• Bilingual and able to read and communicate in French/English.
• Experience working onenergy or transportationprograms and policy.
• Experience working with governments on policy matters.
• Experience working and/or volunteering in a non-profit organization.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Term position 36-weeks April 2026 - December 2026with possibility of extension contingent on funding

• Full time 4day 30hrwork week Monday - Thursday with some flexibility in the workday.Find out more about our 4-day work week here

• Remuneration:$29.40/hour4% vacationpay

• Hybrid workenvironment requiring 1-2 days in our office in Halifaxs North End.

TO APPLY

Pleasesubmityour resume and cover letter closing date isMondayFebruary 23 2026

We thank everyone who applied; however we will only be contacting those who will be interviewed.