Organization: Manitoba Non-Profit Housing Association

Reports to: Executive Director

Position Summary

The Energy Efficiency Advocate will be working with non-profit housing organizations and Efficiency Manitoba (EM) to promote energy efficiency programs and awareness, and create and implement a non-profit housing energy efficiency plan.

The position will also help identify energy-saving opportunities in non-profit housing and encourage participation in Efficiency Manitoba’s energy efficiency programs, ultimately leading to reduced energy consumption and lower energy bills.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Create and Implement an Energy Efficiency Strategy for Non-Profit Housing in Manitoba

• Undertake an assessment of energy efficiency needs and opportunities in the non-profit housing sector in Manitoba, including conducting a survey and collecting data on energy use with non-profit housing organizations
• Develop a strategy to improve energy efficiency in non-profit housing
• Maintain an on-going focus on energy efficiency initiatives in MNPHA programs and education

Outreach, Resource Connection, and Support for Efficiency Initiatives

• Coordinate and carry out outreach to non-profit housing organizations in Manitoba to deliver the message of energy efficiency and promote and build awareness of Efficiency Manitoba Programs
• Assist organizations in filling out forms and applications for funding and rebate programs
• Connect housing organizations to relevant resources to support energy retrofits and new developments with high efficiency standards
• Participate in frequent ongoing training with Efficiency Manitoba
• Provide recommendations for program improvements based on experience of non-profit housing organizations
• Provide written and verbal reports on activities and outcomes