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Accelerating Community Energy Transformation (ACET) is a multi-partner initiative accelerating the global push for resilient and equitable clean energy solutions through local, community-based collaborations. You can learn more about us here or through our stories.

We're looking for talented, motivated and value-driven professionals to help advance our mission. See below for our current employment opportunities!

First Nations Engagement Lead – Electricity Transmission Study

Number of positions:  1 
Location: University of Victoria 
Reports to: Senior Project Manager – transmission study 
Salary: $80,000 
Deadline for application: Aug 27, 2025 

About the Project 

Vancouver Island has a deficit of capacity and electricity and must import a significant amount from mainland BC. This poses a risk of transmission line losses, interruptions and overall electrical resiliency for Vancouver Island, and as the Island’s overall electricity needs increases clean energy will be required. The existing BC Hydro transmission line along the east side of the Island north of Gold River is known to frequently interrupt the power supply, which hampers the livelihood of North Island communities, their energy security and their economic development opportunities. 

This research project is relevant given: 

  • The drive towards electrification outlined within the CleanBC plan, along with the current review and future updates of CleanBC.
  • Noted shortfalls in supply given forecasted demand increases within the province (specifically for Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland), upcoming possible development of future industries on Vancouver Island and the coast of BC (mining, electrification of industry, hydrogen production and deep-sea port development) 
  • Provincial government commitments to explore and support Indigenous utilities and First Nations partnerships in transmission infrastructure  
  • BC Hydro’s efforts to increase energy security on Vancouver Island 
  • 2024 Call for Power from BC Hydro and the recent 2025 Call for Power 

About the Role 

The Community Engagement Lead of the technical and economic electricity transmission study (“the electricity transmission study”) is a community engagement position working within the project team in the ACET Initiative.   

This is a two-year project focused on supporting a consortium of First Nations in B.C. exploring the technical and economic feasibility of a new transmission line in the north area of Vancouver Island.  The goal of the project is to support Nations in decision-making around the viability and options for this new transmission line that would improve grid stability, increase access to electrical capacity and electricity, and open up business and economic opportunities for these Nations.  

This role is focused on working closely with Nations involved in the project to understand and support their goals, gather community perspectives and insights, and ensure that research processes and knowledge-sharing are conducted in a manner that is non-extractive, transparent, and fully aligned with community priorities and OCAP® principles. 

This position is an opportunity for a values-driven individual with strong Indigenous engagement experience to shape a meaningful clean energy research initiative grounded in energy sovereignty, Nation-led planning, and long-term community benefits. 

Key responsibilities  

Key responsibilities for this position include:  

  • Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with participating Nations and community leaders. 
  • Co-develop and implement culturally responsive engagement plans tailored to each Nation’s governance structures, protocols, and communication preferences. 
  • Support and uphold First Nations’ sovereignty, energy goals, and research priorities throughout all stages of the project. 
  • Facilitate respectful dialogues, interviews, and engagement sessions to gather insights on community needs, visions for energy security, and economic development aspirations. 
  • Ensure meaningful participation from all relevant community members, including Nation leadership, Elders and youth. 
  • Document and synthesize community knowledge and feedback in a clear, respectful, and accessible manner. 
  • Adhere to the University of Victoria’s Research Ethic guidelines. 
  • Ensure community data sovereignty and uphold OCAP® (Ownership, Control, Access, and Possession) principles in all research and engagement processes. 
  • Collaborate with Nations to determine how information is collected, stored, used, and shared, and support each Nation’s Research Collaboration Agreements as required. 
  • Work closely with the Project Manager, project team, external consultants, technical experts, policy experts, government policymakers and researchers. 
  • Contribute to reports, presentations, and briefings that reflect community perspectives with accuracy and cultural integrity. 
  • Identify opportunities for skills-sharing, mentorship, and knowledge transfer that benefit communities. 
  • Help build internal capacity within communities to engage with infrastructure planning, energy systems, and governance options. 
  • Ability to travel to communities within the project region as required. 
  • Upholding ACET values related to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and safe and healthy workplaces. 

Skills and Qualifications 

Experience 

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in community engagement, Indigenous relations, or participatory research, preferably in an energy, infrastructure, or environmental context. 
  • Demonstrated experience working with Indigenous communities in BC in ways that prioritize community self-determination, knowledge systems, and governance. 
  • Understanding of OCAP® principles and Indigenous data governance. 
  • Experience facilitating dialogue in culturally diverse, intergenerational, and/or community-led settings. 
  • High emotional intelligence, cultural humility, and sensitivity to community protocols and values. 
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex information into accessible language. 
  • Familiarity with community-based research methodologies and ethical research practices in Indigenous contexts. 
  • Lived experience or strong personal/professional commitment to Indigenous energy sovereignty, self-determination, and just transitions. 
  • Knowledge of Vancouver Island First Nations and regional energy and infrastructure challenges. 
  • Experience working in interdisciplinary teams and engaging across sectors (government, utilities, academia, and community organizations). 
  • Familiarity with BC’s CleanBC plan, energy transition goals, and Indigenous energy policy landscape. 

Knowledge, skills and abilities 

  • Indigenous cultural competency and commitment to community-led planning, governance and decision-making. 
  • Awareness of Indigenous rights, governance, and legal frameworks related to infrastructure development. 
  • Competency with project management and collaboration tools (e.g., MS Project, Teams, SharePoint, MS Suite 365). 
  • High emotional intelligence, cultural sensitivity, and ability to work across cultures, disciplines, and institutions. 

Assets or preferences 

  • Master’s or PhD degree in Indigenous studies, community development, environmental studies, planning, public policy, or a related field.  Equivalent work experience will be considered. 
  • Experience working with visual storytelling, community mapping, or other participatory engagement tools. 
  • Lived experience or demonstrated commitment to Indigenous energy sovereignty, justice, and self-determination. 
  • Knowledge of Vancouver Island's Indigenous communities and regional energy challenges. 

Working conditions 

  • This is a two-year, full-time position with opportunity to extend based on project requirements, impact, and funding, or getting involved in other ACET projects.  
  • This is ideally a Victoria-based position at the University of Victoria; a hybrid-remote position is a possibility depending on the candidate. 
  • Travel to participating First Nations communities is expected and will be funded through ACET.  
  • Applicants must be permitted to work in Canada and be available to begin by September 2025.  

How to Apply 

Please submit your application, including a cover letter and CV to contactacet@uvic.ca with subject line “First Nation Engagement Lead – transmission study” by Aug 27, 2025 at 11:59 AM. 

Accessibility and Equity Statements 

Information about our accessibility and equity policies can be found below and/or accessed using the navigation menu on the left. 

Senior Project Manager – Electicity Transmission Study

Number of positions:  1 
Location: University of Victoria 
Reports to: ACET Partnership Manager 
Salary: $80,000 to $90,000 

Deadline for application: Aug 27, 2025 

About the Project 

Vancouver Island has a deficit of capacity and electricity and must import a significant amount from mainland BC. This poses a risk of transmission line losses, interruptions and overall electrical resiliency for Vancouver Island, and as the Island’s overall electricity needs increase, clean energy will be required. The existing BC Hydro transmission line along the east side of the Island north of Gold River is known to frequently interrupt the power supply, which hampers the livelihood of North Island communities, their energy security and economic development opportunities. 

This research project is relevant given: 

  • The drive towards electrification outlined within the CleanBC plan, along with the current review and future update of CleanBC. 
  • The noted shortfalls in supply given forecasted demand increases within the province (specifically for Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland), upcoming possible development of future industries on Vancouver Island and the coast of BC (mining, electrification of industry, hydrogen production and deep-sea port development) 
  • Provincial government commitments to explore and support Indigenous utilities and First Nations partnerships in transmission infrastructure 
  • BC Hydro’s efforts to increase energy security on Vancouver Island 
  • 2024 Call for Power from BC Hydro and the recent 2025 Call for Power 

About the Role 

The Senior Project Manager of the technical and economic electricity transmission study (“the electricity transmission study”) is a project management position within the ACET Strategic Research Areas (SRA) management team. The position will commence with managing this two-year project focused on supporting a consortium of First Nations in B.C, and exploring the technical and economic feasibility of a new transmission line in the north area of Vancouver Island.  The goal of the project is to support First Nations in decision-making around the viability and options for this new transmission line that would improve grid stability, increase access to electrical capacity and electricity, and open business and economic opportunities for these Nations.  

This position will focus on the electricity transmission study as the primary task and the position will grow over time with responsibilities for other complex projects within the ACET Initiative.  

Key responsibilities  

Key responsibilities for this position include:  

  • Maintain strong relationships with collaborating First Nation communities – built on trust, transparency and collaboration. 
  • Support and steward a co-creation research process that centres First Nations’ energy priorities, sovereignty goals, governance and decision-making structures into project design and execution. 
  • Manage the collaborative work between the First Nation’s consortium and the ACET Initiative, consultants, utilities, policy experts, government policy makers and researchers. 
  • Work collaboratively and facilitate engagement across the multiple Nations to support inclusive participation, capacity building, and knowledge sharing throughout the project. 
  • Lead and manage all phases of a complex, Indigenous-led energy infrastructure feasibility study, including community engagement, technical modelling and research, economic development research, business case development, and presentation of results. 
  • Ensure timely progress tracking, budgeting, and reporting of all project phases. 
  • Oversee the coordination and execution of technical studies evaluating options for new and expanded transmission infrastructure, renewable energy generation potential, supply and demand forecasting. 
  • Support the integration of socio-economic, environmental, and cultural impact considerations into the technical, economic and business case assessments. 
  • Manage and co-ordinate the preparation and presentation of research findings, project briefings to the consortium of First Nations and other technical stakeholders involved in the project. Manage and coordinate findings for technical and policy audiences, including provincial ministries and BC Hydro. 
  • Coordinate policy research on regulatory barriers and evolving energy frameworks and identify opportunities for strategic influence in the evolving BC energy policy. 
  • Represent the project and ACET with integrity throughout the lifecycle of the project. 
  • Ability to travel to communities within the project region as required. 
  • Upholding ACET values related to Equity, Diversion and Inclusion, and safe and healthy workplaces. 

Skills and Qualifications 

Experience 

  • Minimum 7 years of experience in general project management and minimum 5 years experience in energy and energy transition technologies. 
  • Minimum 5 years experience working with and supporting Indigenous communities’ efforts to decarbonize their community energy systems .  
  • Experience with incorporating Indigenous values, knowledge systems, and self-governance goals into project planning. 
  • Experience working with Indigenous governments or organizations, ideally in a collaborative, and co-development framework. 
  • Demonstrated success managing complex multi-stakeholder engagement projects, and technical feasibility projects. 
  • Have experience and an understanding of BC climate and energy policy, CleanBC goals, BC Hydro Integrated Resource Planning, BC Hydro Call for Powers and electrification strategies 
  • Co-ordination experience in working with a small team of researchers. 
  • Proven ability to manage interdisciplinary research with technical teams in an academic environment and synthesize outputs for variety of stakeholders. 
  • Experience managing projects with business case development, partnership structuring, and project ownership models. 
  • Experience with milestone tracking and having accountability to multiple partners. 
  • Involvement in energy policy advocacy and strategy, First Nations economic development and energy sovereignty projects is a strong asset. 
  • Understanding of energy regulations (BC Utility Act) and the inquiry on Indigenous Utility Regulations. 

Knowledge, skills and abilities 

  • Strong understanding of project management practices and methodologies, managing and tracking project status. 
  • Indigenous cultural competency and commitment to community-led planning, governance and decision-making. 
  • Awareness of Indigenous rights, governance, and legal frameworks related to energy and infrastructure development. 
  • Understanding of information and data sovereignty including OCAP® principles. 
  • Understanding of feasibility analysis and its placement in the overall lifecycle of project development. 
  • Managing multiple research projects including budgets, timelines, and KPIs 
  • General knowledge of electricity transmission systems, demand and load forecasting, grid resiliency, renewable energy generation and integration. 
  • Background in utility planning and electricity transmission systems is highly desirable. 
  • Ability to identify and analyze policy gaps and support the creation of innovative policy options and pathways. 
  • Familiarity with energy policy development or regulatory reform processes in British Columbia or similar jurisdictions. 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills tailored to diverse audiences—from technical experts to community members. 
  • Strong organizational skills, with the ability to balance long-term planning and short-term deliverables. 
  • Competency with project management and collaboration tools (e.g., MS Project, Teams, SharePoint, MS Suite 365). 
  • High emotional intelligence, cultural sensitivity, and ability to work across cultures, disciplines, and institutions.
  • Work with other ACET Project Managers to maximize efficiency, share experience and support each other. 

Assets or preferences 

  • PMP or equivalent project management certification or experience.
  • University degree in engineering, social sciences, environmental studies, public policy and/or Indigenous governance, or a related field. 
  • Knowledge of Indigenous utility development, IPP partnerships, and/or transmission ownership models. 
  • Familiarity with BC Hydro’s interconnection and procurement frameworks, including the 2024 Call for Power. 
  • Knowledge of investment decision-making processes used by utilities or governments. 
  • Understanding of policy development processes and how to influence provincial and federal energy strategies. 
  • Experience with place-based and community-initiated infrastructure development. 
  • Understanding of economic analysis methods for assessing infrastructure-driven opportunities. 
  • Familiarity with Vancouver Island’s energy system, infrastructure challenges, and regional economic trends. 
  • Lived experience or demonstrated commitment to Indigenous energy sovereignty, justice, and self-determination. 

Working conditions 

  • This is a two-year, full-time position with the opportunity to extend based on project requirements, impact, and funding, or getting involved in other ACET projects.  
  • This is ideally a Victoria-based position at the University of Victoria; a hybrid-remote position is a possibility depending on the candidate.  
  • Travel to participating First Nations communities is expected and will be funded through ACET.  
  • Applicants must be permitted to work in Canada and be available to begin by September 2025.  

How to Apply 

Please submit your application, including a cover letter and CV to contactacet@uvic.ca with subject line “Senior Project Manager – transmission study” by Aug 27, 2025 at 11:59 AM. 

Accessibility and Equity Statements 

Information about our accessibility and equity policies can be found below and/or accessed using the navigation menu on the left. 

Strategic Lead, People & Research Culture

Number of positions: 1
Reports to: ACET Executive Director
Salary range: $101,000 - $127,000
Deadline for application: open until filled; the hiring committee will begin evaluating applications on August 5.  

Position Summary

The Strategic Lead, People & Research Culture provides leadership to ensure ACET’s research environment is an inclusive, high-performing, and collaborative system aligned with CFREF expectations. This role ensures ACET’s culture, practices, and projects reflect values of equity, belonging, and community-engaged research across six academic institutions.

The role exercises independent managerial authority over direct reports and works in collaboration with ACET’s Executive Director (ED) and Corporate Operations Officer (COO) on hiring, promotion, coaching, discipline and termination across the ACET Organization.

Key Objectives

  • Deliver measurable progress on ACET’s EDI Action Plan and Code of Conduct, supporting compliance with CFREF funding.
  • Build and sustain inclusive, high-functioning research teams through training, coaching, and leadership development.
  • Integrate equity-lens approaches into research project design and approval processes, enabling meaningful co-creation with communities.
  • Lead performance measurement, reporting, and continuous improvement of ACET’s culture and inclusion strategies.

Key responsibilities

Strategic Culture Leadership

  • Lead the design and implementation of a culture and inclusion strategy aligned with CFREF mandates and ACET’s collaborative, mission-driven values.
  • Serve as a senior advisor to the Executive Director, COO, and partner institutions on matters related to research culture, inclusion, and team performance.
  • Promote a cohesive identity and shared values across a distributed research network by curating guiding practices, norms, and leadership behaviours.

Performance Measurement and Reporting

  • Develop and manage tools to measure the effectiveness of culture and inclusion strategies.
  • Analyze engagement, collaboration, and EDI indicators to ensure compliance with CFREF funding requirements and internal standards.
  • Prepare reports for funders and governance bodies and initiate course corrections when progress falls short.

Team Leadership and Capacity Building

  • Supervise the ACET Research Culture and Learning Officer, other professional staff and contractors; provide strategic direction for researcher training programs.
  • Oversee onboarding, coaching, and learning experiences of student, staff and faculty that foster inclusive practices and values
  • Collaborate with Indigenous initiatives leadership to integrate culturally responsive training and capacity building.
  • Works closely with Human Resources to apply appropriate frameworks, tools, and policies when conducting organizational design reviews, setting salaries for new hires, and managing confidential employment matters.
  • Executes people management responsibilities in alignment with institutional HR guidance, including position evaluations, compensation decisions, and implementation of staffing plans.

Project Design and Research Integration

  • Lead the integration of equity-lens approaches in research project design, review, and approvals.
  • Support researchers and project leads in applying inclusive co-design practices with community partners.
  • Provide final equity-lens assurance sign-off in ACET’s project due diligence process.

Governance and Conduct

  • Chair ACET’s Code of Conduct Committee, ensuring consistent application, education, and periodic updates of the Code.
  • Provide coaching and mediation support to address interpersonal and cultural challenges, reinforcing behavioural standards across teams.
  • Uphold and model ACET’s values of collaboration, respect, and accountability.
  • With Human Resources and Faculty Relations, participate actively in labour relations matters affecting all ACET personnel, including collective agreement administration, grievance processes, and employee relations.

Operational and Financial Oversight

  • Manage a multi-year EDI Action Plan budget of $8.2 million, coordinating activity across five institutions.
  • Oversee contracts and performance for external consultants conducting ACET’s self-identification surveys and environmental audits.
  • Align resource use with strategic priorities, ensuring maximum impact and alignment with funding expectations.

Qualifications

This position requires a level of education, training, and experience equivalent to:

  • Master’s degree in organizational development, public administration, human systems, leadership, or a related field.
  • At least 7 years of progressive leadership experience in organizational development, EDI, research environments, or systems change roles.
  • Experience leading culture transformation in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
  • Direct people management and budget accountability experience, ideally in unionized or post-secondary settings.
  • Experience working on or in partnership with Indigenous, equity-seeking, and community-based organizations.
  • CPHR/SHRM

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Deep understanding of inclusive leadership, equity-lens design, and co-creation practices in research.
  • Expertise in change management, workplace culture, and team development.
  • Demonstrated ability to work across institutions and disciplines with diplomacy and integrity.
  • Strong facilitation, mediation, and coaching skills.
  • Experience managing performance indicators and funder reporting related to EDI and organizational health.
  • Familiarity with post-secondary governance, compliance frameworks, and external funding accountability.
  • A combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Working Conditions

  • Some travel required across partner institutions.
  • May involve non-standard hours to meet deadlines or support key events.

Accessibility and Equity Statements

Information about our accessibility and equity policies can be found below and/or accessed using the navigation menu on the left.

How to Apply

Please submit your application, including a cover letter and CV to contactacet@uvic.ca with subject line "Strategic Lead, People & Research Culture."

This position will remain open until filled; the hiring committee will begin evaluating applications on August 5, 2025.

 

Strategic Research Area Manager: Indigenous Community Energy Systems

Number of positions: 1
Location: University of Victoria
Reports to: ACET Partnerships Manager
Salary: $89,541 - $111,800
Deadline for application: open until filled

Position Summary

The Strategic Research Area (SRA) Manager: Indigenous Community Energy Systems position is a hybrid research and project/people management role responsible for leading coordination of activities for ACET Strategic Research Area 5: Integrated Energy Systems - Indigenous community energy systems.

A primary component of the SRA Manager’s role is to support the delivery of ACET research projects within their SRA. This includes ideating and co-designing transdisciplinary research projects, establishing project work plans, preparing budgets, developing communications plans, pursuing potential funding and developing research partnership opportunities.

Within the ACET project lifecycle, there will be close collaboration with the ACET core team to translate engagement with partners into research projects. The SRA Manager will also regularly coordinate with other SRA Managers, including those based at other institutions (e.g. Yukon University, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, and Cascade Institute/Royal Roads University) and SRA Leads in the ACET SRA Council, to identify synergies that will help develop innovative, impact-oriented research. They will then help to coordinate and carry out the research activities during the course of project execution and close-out.

The SRA Manager will have an understanding of both scientific and technical stages of their  SRA and be able to support the mobilization of key partners from government, industry, First Nations, public organizations and NGOs, both nationally and internationally. They will provide some research oversight and mentoring to research associates, postdoctoral fellows and graduate students, and will build research partnerships within and beyond the University of Victoria and collaborating academic institutions.

This role requires demonstration of leadership, prioritization and collaboration, and fluidity of internal and external communications. 

General responsibilities

  • Road-mapping activities within this SRA and coordinating activities together with the SRA Council, ACET Executive Director and broader ACET core team
  • Leading ACET project co-design with members of the ACET core team, researchers, SRA Leads, and project partners with a focus on interdisciplinarity, EDI, knowledge mobilization and other project criteria for eventual funding approval by SRA Council
  • Managing multiple research projects including budgets, timelines, and KPIs
  • Collaborating across the SRA Manager and core teams to support strategic project development and interdisciplinarity
  • Working with SRA Leads, ACET core team and institutional partners to recruit researchers as necessary
  • Initiating and maintaining relationships with partners in communities
  • Supporting ACET project publicity and storytelling in collaboration with ACET’s Communications Strategist
  • Participating in ACET engagement events (e.g. conferences, seminars, etc.) to support knowledge mobilization
  • Upholding ACET values related to EDI and safe and healthy workplaces

Key responsibilities & expectations

Strategic planning

  • Work with ACET Executive Director, SRA Leads, Partnerships Manager and other ACET leaders to carry out strategic planning within and across ACET SRAs
  • Work within the ACET core team to ensure activities align with ACET’s overall strategic priorities
  • Develop new strategic partnership opportunities for ACET

Project co-design and curation

  • Lead ACET project development through co-design, wherein multiple perspectives are present and community-goals and aspirations are centered. This requires nuanced communications skills and subject-matter expertise
  • Help manage ongoing research projects, including the management of project timelines, deliverables, budgets, funder relationships, collaborator relationships and project evaluation
  • Evaluate the impact of changes to project scope, schedule and budget.
  • Taking direction from the ACET Strategic Lead People & Culture, ensure that projects apply an equity lens and follow best practices in project team management throughout their lifecycles
  • Taking direction from the ACET Strategic Advisor Indigenous, ensure that researchers are properly trained and screened prior to working with Indigenous communities
  • Help to maintain a CRM, tracking instruments and partnership opportunities to curate and prioritize project development and ongoing execution

Communications, knowledge mobilization and reporting

  • Ensure that communications and knowledge mobilization is embedded in project design and tracking
  • Contribute to the tracking of project evaluation metrics and help to fulfill project reporting requirements
  • Ensure formal on-boarding of personnel and researchers onto ACET projects is completed in a timely fashion
  • Contribute to ACET reporting to CFREF
  • Help to plan for and facilitate communications, publicity and storytelling opportunities as they arise within projects in close collaboration with the Communications Strategist

Preferred qualifications

The SRA Manager position requires education (Bachelors degree or above) and experience working with Indigenous communities, including a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in project management and development. The SRA Manager will have knowledge and experience in energy systems and/or climate change area, from any perspective (technical, social sciences, policy, business, governance, etc.).

Knowledge, skills and abilities

  • Demonstrated expertise within the relevant Strategic Research Area (e.g. work experience, writing, publications and/or other research/analysis outputs)
  • Demonstrated experience working collaboratively while managing a wide range of relationships
  • Experience in project management, including project timelines, deliverables, and budgets
  • Experience managing funder relationships and relationships with project collaborators
  • Experience tracking project evaluation metrics and meeting project reporting requirements
  • Demonstrated ability to write with exceptional analytical clarity
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively tailor outputs for different types of knowledge users
  • Experience communicating research/analysis findings beyond journal articles and academic conferences
  • Demonstrated ability to present research/analysis findings orally in a clear and compelling manner— and to engage critically and constructively with other experts in a meeting/workshop/webinar setting
  • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain broad networks of other experts and practitioners
  • Demonstrated ability to leverage networks to improve the quality of research/analysis outputs and maximize the impact of knowledge mobilization
  • Agility to move between disciplinary boundaries in service of comprehensive solutions and to work in an integrated manner
  • Demonstrated commitment to impact-oriented research bridging between academia and organization and individuals outside academic to create real-world impact
  • Understanding and commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, in particular implementing equitable processes and developing effective working relationships with anyone regardless of background or discipline

Assets or preferences

  • Experience working at a university, research institute, think tank, or research-focused NGO
  • Background in research skills, methodologies, program evaluation and academic disciplines
  • Specific training and/or experience in energy systems
  • Understanding and experience working with rural, remote, and Indigenous communities and leadership

Accessibility and Equity Statements

Information about our accessibility and equity policies can be found below and/or accessed using the navigation menu on the left.

How to Apply*

Please submit your application, including a cover letter and CV to contactacet@uvic.ca with subject line "ACET SRA 5 Manager: Indigenous." This position will remain open until filled.

 * Note:

In accordance with the university’s equity plan and pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights code, preference for the SRA 5 Manager: Indigenous Community Energy Systems position will be given to Indigenous Peoples. Candidates from this group who wish to qualify for preferential consideration must self-identify in their cover letter.

The Office of the Vice-President Indigenous (OVPI) at the University of Victoria is in the early phases of drafting a policy and developing a process to affirm declarations of Indigenous identity, citizenship and membership at UVic where these claims result in material advantages, such as employment in an Indigenous-specific position. While the forthcoming policy cannot be retroactively applied to this opportunity, the successful candidate(s) will be required to complete the Indigenous Citizenship Declaration (ICD) process should they apply for, or access, future opportunities resulting in material gain. 

Equity Statement

ACET and the University of Victoria are committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and human rights in our living, learning and work environments. In pursuit of our values, we seek members who are eager to actively participate in that shared responsibility. We actively encourage applications from members of historically and systemically marginalized groups.

Read UVic's full equity statement at www.uvic.ca/equitystatement.

Accessibility Statement

 If you anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process contact uviccareers@uvic.ca. Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.

Territory Acknowledgement

We acknowledge and respect the Lək̓ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, the Lək̓ʷəŋən and W̱SÁNEĆ Peoples, the Musqueam people, the fourteen Yukon First Nations, Atikamekw and other Indigenous People on which ACET partner institutions stand, whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day.