Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Check out our current opportunities below.

Why work with us?

We are an established and impactful non-profit environmental organization that works to empower Hamiltonians to implement greener practices in their homes and communities to make our city a climate champion. We operate out of EcoHouse – an 1850s farmhouse in east Hamilton with 2 acres of gardens and sustainable living demonstrations. Our team is focused on making positive environmental action happen every day and we use creativity, practical tools, and demonstrating environmental action to engage our community to achieve our mission. 

We are committed to being a living wage employer. We are certified with the Ontario Living Wage Network. This network calculates the living wage in each region of Ontario based on the cost of living for the area. In Hamilton, the living wage is $19.05/hr (2022-2023). 

We are committed to implementing justice, equality, diversity and inclusion practices within our workplace and to achieving the 50-30 challenge diversity targets.

We are committed to investing in staff growth and wellness by providing professional development support, medical and dental benefits and insurance and paid emergency leave days for full time employees, and a flexible work culture.

We are an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code as requested.

We recognize that potential candidates may not apply for a position if they don’t meet every single qualification – particularly members of underrepresented groups. If you are excited about a role, but your experience doesn’t align with every qualification in the job posting, we still encourage you to apply and tell us about yourself in your cover letter. We sincerely thank all applicants, however, we will only be able to contact those selected for an interview.

 

Project Coordinator - Energy

Job Title: Project Coordinator – Energy

Location: Hamilton, Ontario with hybrid work-from-home

Position type: Full time, 12-month contract, with the possibility of extension subject to funding

Start Date: October 2023 

Salary: $43,000 – $48,000 (commensurate with experience), + Insurance & Medical Benefits 

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week, with occasional evening and weekend work required

About the Position: The Energy Projects Coordinator will support Green Venture’s home energy social enterprise services and energy efficiency engagement and education programs. On a day-to-day basis you will be delivering client services, and coordinating program operations, auditor training, community engagement and partner development, including developing program funding proposals, reports, presentations and other energy efficiency outreach and communication materials, and supervising customer service assistants, interns, and volunteers. 

Requirements and Qualifications: The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic and creative self-starter, an effective communicator to promote energy efficiency and develop relationships with a diverse set of community partners, including residential homeowners, retrofit contractors, utilities, and governments, an adaptable team player to work collaboratively with team members, community partners, and volunteers, and a detail-oriented customer relations administrator to deliver excellent customer service, solve client issues, and provide continuous improvement in customer relationship management. You will have completed post-secondary education in a related field, such as environmental studies, business administration, communications, or social science and will have a minimum of 1 year of experience in project coordination. You will have demonstrated strong skills in project tracking, client services, community engagement, database and spreadsheet management,  problem-solving, taking initiative, and communications and will be able to work independently, and available for occasional weekend and evening work. 

This position may be funded through a youth employment program with the following requirements for applicants: 1) between 15 and 30 years of age; 2) Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or have official refugee protection status under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; 3) legally entitled to work in Canada, according to relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations; 4) graduated from a post-secondary program and not in school full time.

How To Apply: Qualified candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and resume to the Executive Director, Giuliana Casimirri, director@greenventure.ca by October 15, 2023. Kindly submit your cover letter and resume as one document in PDF format, specifying the Job Title in the file name and in the email subject line. Please indicate if you meet youth employment requirements listed above in your cover letter. Applications will be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled. Early applications are encouraged and prioritized. 

Video or phone interviews will be scheduled during business hours. We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

Job Posting (PDF version): Project Coordinator – Energy

Program Manager - Energy Programs

Job Title: Program Manager – Energy Programs

Location: Hamilton, Ontario with hybrid work-from-home

Position type: Full time, 12-month contract, with the possibility of extension subject to funding

Start Date: October 2023 

Salary: $49,000 – $59,000 (commensurate with experience), + Insurance & Medical Benefits 

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week, with occasional evening and weekend work required

About the Position: We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead Green Venture’s home energy social enterprise operations, including Energuide services and energy efficiency education and community engagement. You will oversee and implement existing programs and services and strategize new initiatives, plan and coordinate client relationship management, impact measurement, program evaluation, reporting, and budgeting, and secure grants and develop partnerships to support this work. To achieve this, you will lead a team of Registered Energy Advisors, Program Coordinator/Assistants, and customer service staff. Your work will enable Green Venture to achieve a key strategic objective of empowering Hamiltonians to take action to make their day to day lives greener to reduce carbon emissions. 

Requirements and Qualifications: The ideal candidate will be a dynamic and motivated leader, effective business manager, outstanding communicator, detail-oriented customer relations supervisor, and collaborative team player. You will have a minimum of 3 years of experience in program or business management, including demonstrated strong skills in budgeting, evaluation, process improvement, partnership development, and strong organization, problem-solving and communication skills.  You will have expertise in the field of energy policy, climate change, building science, renewable energy, green building standards, and net-zero technologies, demonstrated by a post-secondary degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in fields such as environmental sciences, sustainability, energy management or conducting energy assessments and advising on retrofit opportunities.

How To Apply: Email a cover letter and resume to the Executive Director, Giuliana Casimirri, director@greenventure.ca. Kindly submit your cover letter and resume as one document in PDF format, specifying the Job Title in the file name and in the email subject line. Applications will be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled. 

Video or phone interviews will be scheduled during business hours.  We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

Registered Energy Advisors

About the Opportunity: We are continually looking for Registered Home Energy Advisors to join our team.

Qualifications:

Knowledge or experience in Building Science, Home Construction or Home Inspections
Excellent customer service skills as well as a professional manner
Excellent verbal and written communication, highly organized, attention to detail with a positive attitude and interest in the Energy and Environment sectors
Analytical, problem solving and decision making skills
Highly developed math and computer skills
Proficient in the use of MS Word, Excel and Web Based Applications with an aptitude to learn internal software and relevant applications

Further Requirements and Qualifications:
Completion of a criminal background check
Valid Ontario driver’s license, full G required
Access to a personal insured vehicle as well as being able to travel to surrounding communities along with general and automotive liability coverage.
Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends.
Acquisition and maintenance of Registered Energy Advisor Certification with NRCan.
Successful completion of the Foundation Level Exam is required prior to training. Additional training provided by Green Communities Canada (Service Organization) is required.
For complete information on training, please see this brochure

How to Apply: Qualified candidates are invited to email their cover letter and resume in one PDF file to the Executive Director, Giuliana Casimirri, director@greenventure.ca, specifying the Job Title in the subject line.