At Pembina Institute, it’s all hands on deck and it has been for the last 40 years.
Our 55+ person team are passionate and dedicated, but we don’t sweat the small stuff. We’re too busy tackling one of the most important issues of a generation: Canada’s clean energy transition.
We are committed to creating a work environment that empowers people from all backgrounds to bring their best. Our aim is to foster an inclusive environment and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
We are looking for a senior communications lead based out of one of our five offices (Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto or Ottawa). Come join our Industrial Decarbonization group, where you'll primarily support our Oil and Gas team — a nationally respected voice on responsibly regulated oil and gas production in Canada. You’ll be instrumental in getting our research and policy solutions into the hands of policy decision-makers and other influencers.
We are seeking a strategic leader to join our team, ideally based in Toronto, who thrives at the intersection of government, industry, and the non-profit sectors. With a deep understanding of Canada’s energy landscape — including the role of oil and gas — you bring a track record of influencing policy and engaging grassroots movements. If you’re a relationship-builder who can coach others, navigate tough conversations, and drive change in a complex environment, we’d like to hear from you.
As part of the Pembina Institute’s Senior Leadership Team and reporting to the Executive Director, the Senior Director, Industrial Decarbonization is focused on achieving the Pembina Institute’s organizational objectives — to influence Canadian policymakers to put legislation in place that results in the decarbonization of a rapidly expanding energy sectors, in line with Canada’s 2030 and 2050 emissions reduction targets.
The incumbent will directly represent the organization by building key relationships with partners and funders, and support leaders across the organization in crafting compelling stories of opportunity that funders will want to invest in.
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At the Pembina Institute, we are committed to building a team of talented individuals who share our passion for sustainability and environmental progress. While there may not be a current opportunity that aligns with your background, we are continuously evolving, and we welcome the chance to connect with exceptional individuals who are eager to contribute to our mission.
We encourage you to complete a general application and we will reach out if your skills and experience are a match for future roles.
We work across Canada to solve today’s greatest energy challenges. With offices in Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, Ottawa and Toronto, we convene Canada’s top policymakers and thought leaders.
We know that to meet our ambitious goals, our people are the core. We also know that one size does not fit all. That’s why we offer employees a flexible office and home schedule that allows you to find an optimal balance.
Our employees receive a generous paid time-off package starting with four weeks of vacation, time to cover health and wellness, professional development and close our offices from December 25 to January 1.
We also offer RRSP matching, parental leave top-ups, extended health and dental benefits and annual professional development funds.
At the Pembina Institute, we believe each member of our team plays a critical role in achieving our goals.
Our commitment to responsible development, and our “tough, but fair” approach, using research, consulting and convening, gives us credibility with decision-makers whose actions today are setting the direction for the planet.
Our diverse and talented team works together to help the Pembina Institute achieve our goals. From finance to communications to research, we attract top talent from across the country.
The Pembina Institute is proud to be a part of the Equal by 30 public commitment that works toward equal pay, equal leadership and equal opportunities for women in the clean energy sector in Canada.
You’ll find people who have worked for the Pembina Institute in many places and roles across Canada.
