ABOUT IRON & EARTH

Iron & Earth is working toward a future where the workforce is dynamically engaged in a thriving green economy. We envision broad participation in the Just Transition, leading to strengthened economic and climate resilience, expanded accessibility to sustainable energy solutions, and meaningful careers. A Just Transition is one that secures the future and livelihoods of workers and their communities in the transition to a low-carbon economy. 

Iron & Earth acknowledges the links between colonialism and climate change, and supports a Just Transition that is informed and led by Indigenous land stewardship.

Established in 2016 by fossil fuel workers, Iron & Earth was sparked by growing concerns of climate change and a collective desire to build a more prosperous and sustainable future.  We believe that if managed well, environmentally and socially sustainable economies can become strong drivers of job creation.

Our vision extends beyond workforce mobilization to foster a community-driven transformation, where people actively contribute to a sustainable and equitable future, for their communities and the planet.

Our team welcomes Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, people with diverse abilities, genders and sexualities, as well as people with fossil fuel industry experience. We truly value everyone and take  steps to accommodate all persons in our workplace.  

ABOUT THE PROJECT

Iron & Earth will deliver in partnership with Greenwood Sustainable Infrastructure and Ocean Man First Nation a 2-day Introduction to Solar PV systems training program for Ocean Man First Nation community members. The goals of the training is to provide participants with an understanding of solar PV systems, the large scale solar PV Iyuhána project, and to explore Career Pathways available in the industry.

The Solar Training Local Liaison will support the success of the program by working to foster community interest, provide information to potential participants, support the participants’ recruitment as well as the training preparation, logistics and delivery of the training program. The Solar Training Local Liaison will play an important role in building engagement, and is essential to the success of the delivery. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide context for your local community and act as a community representative for the upcoming Iron & Earth training program;
• Support the Renewable Skills team in communicating important information about the Solar Training in Ocean Man First Nation, and about the Ocean Man First Nation to the Renewable Skills team;
• Attend local events to foster community interest around the Solar Training and provide detailed information to potential participants;
• Attend local Iron & Earth community event and be versatile in your role (this could include facilitation);
• Facilitate communications between Elders and Traditional Knowledge Keepers and the Renewable Skills team;
• Collect feedback about the Solar Training Program and Iron & Earth from community members, when applicable;
• Support the Renewable Skills team during the planning phase (training logistics);
• Provide the Project Manager with a bi-weekly note summarizing hours worked and services provided, and a monthly invoice.

APPLICANT QUALITIES

We talked about Iron & Earth, about the project and about the different responsibilities that are coming with it. Now let’s talk a little bit about you. Here are the qualities that we look for in the ideal candidate:

• Strong facilitation skills;
• Collaborative with effective ability to establish new relationships, foster trust, and engage with community members and other stakeholders to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes;
• Able and interested in representing Iron & Earth in the community;
• Access to stable internet and laptop;
• Availability to attend bi-weekly meetings with the Renewable Skills team and their partners (up to one hour);
• Ability to travel within the community.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS    

Compensation and Hours

The role is a contracted position of an average of 20 hours per month but hours can vary (i.e month of the Training Program delivery). Total of approximately 85 to 90 hours. Salary ranges from $28 to $30/ hour.

Location

Although the job is entirely remote, the candidate must be located in Ocean Man First Nation, SK.

How to apply

If you want to make a change in the world we live in, send your cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Please include in your email how you heard about this opportunity. We want to thank you in advance for your interest, however, due to the high number of applicants, only selected candidates will be contacted.

We believe in everyone. We see the strength in your unique history.  

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