Climate Change and Resilience Coordinator

BC
On-site
Posted Oct 15, 2026
1 position

$53–$56 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 35 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level

Job summary

Promote and deliver climate action and resilience initiatives, including land use policies and planning, climate programs, green building research and implementation, and projects that support residents’ social well-being. Advance corporate sustainability initiatives and raise awareness of sustainability through effective collaboration and communication.

Job details

Organization Regional District of Nanaimo Region British Columbia Application Deadline October 27, 2026 before 16:00 Type Temporary Full-Time Category Planning & development Twitter Facebook Linkedin Send Save Print Description The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) is seeking a temporary full-time Climate Change and Resilience Coordinator with Long-Range Planning and Energy and Sustainability. The Climate Change and Resilience Coordinator contributes to the promotion and delivery of climate action and resilience response within the RDN including land use policies and planning, climate change programs, green building research and implementation, projects that enhance the social well-being of residents of the region, and corporate sustainability initiatives. A key part of this role is raising awareness about sustainability through effective collaboration and communication. Requirements Qualifications include a master’s degree and related professional designation in economics, engineering, planning, sustainability, climate change, or a related field, supplemented by certification in energy management and sustainable or green building systems. Candidates must also possess a minimum of five (5) years of job-related experience, preferably in a local government setting, and a valid Class 5 BC driver's license. Salary & Benefits This is a temporary full-time (35 hours per week) Union position for 12 months, with the possibility of ending early or extension based on the operational needs of the department. The (2026) rate of pay is $53.01 to $55.80, plus 12.4% in lieu of benefits including vacation and statutory holidays, or the uninterrupted continuation of their benefits package as provided for in the Collective Agreement between the Regional District of Nanaimo and the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 401. To apply for this position, send your cover letter and resume to rdncareers@rdn.bc.ca. Please quote 2026-1125 in the subject line of your email to ensure proper processing. Applications will be accepted until 4:00 pm on October 27, 2026. To View The Full Job Description Visit Rdn.bc.ca/employment Contact Email: hr@rdn.bc.ca From the same organization Bylaw Enforcement Officer - Regional District of Nanaimo 27 Oct, 2026 Parks Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator - Regional District of Nanaimo 19 Oct, 2026 Utilities Operator - Regional District of Nanaimo 18 Oct, 2026 MORE

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires a master’s degree and a related professional designation in economics, engineering, planning, sustainability, climate change, or a related field, supplemented by certification in energy management and sustainable or green building systems. Candidates must have at least five years of related experience, preferably in local government, and a valid Class 5 British Columbia driver’s license.