The Regional Energy Coach (REC) reports to the Manager of the Regional Energy Coach (REC) Program and is responsible for increasing the capacity and capability of community housing providers to initiate, build, and operate sustainable housing. The position provides technical services related to new builds and retrofits, by coaching non-profit housing providers and assisting with funding opportunities, such as the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Sustainable Affordable Housing (SAH) fund.
Inspired by innovation, the Community Housing Transformation Centre is national non-profit driving transformative change in the community housing sector. We’re a proactive organization, seizing opportunities to catalyze partnerships, ignite new ideas, and marshal resources to grow a thriving and sustainable sector across Canada. Guided by principles of reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, equity, eco-responsibility, stakeholder recognition, partnerships, accountability and sustainability, we set our sights on unifying the sector to achieve a 20% housing market share by leveraging our collective strengths.
Key Responsibilities:
Program/Services and Support
- Provide coaching on energy-smart ideas and opportunities and provide clear information about energy efficiency.
- Perform virtual walk-through energy assessments to community housing providers. Accompany providers on a tour of their building(s) to compile information about energy-saving opportunities. Direct providers to appropriate resources and suggest follow-up steps, such as funding and incentive programs.
- Assist providers in applying for and accessing funding and financing opportunities, particularly the Federation’s Sustainable Affordable Housing fund.
- Co-develop and distribute capacity-building tools and resources, such as the E-SAT, throughout the community housing sector; connect monthly for peer exchange and knowledge sharing.
- Conduct virtual energy audits, collect building information, process information as required, and write reports.
- Benchmark non-profit buildings, support sector wide building benchmarking initiatives, and ensure data is entered into the Centre’s data base.
- Provide support and coaching for new build, renovation and retrofit projects for non-profit providers, working with property managers and boards, consultants, contractors, utility companies, and funding bodies.
- Provide technical support to non-profit housing providers to identify, plan, and implement capital and energy efficiency in new builds and retrofits.
- Connect monthly for peer exchange and knowledge sharing, RECs will co-develop and distribute capacity-building tools and resources, such as the E-SAT, throughout the community housing sector.
- Work with sector partners; attend meetings with colleagues at the FCM, BCNPHA, CHF-Canada, MNPHA, CQCH, Indigenous Clean Energy, Clean Foundation and others; and participate in program evaluation, review and enhancement strategies.
Data Management and reporting
- Collect qualitative and quantitative feedback and pertinent information about the program.
- Gather and collect relevant resources to add to the Centre’s resource inventory.
- Generate monthly/quarterly reports describing performed activities as needed
- Ensure completion of tracking and reporting structures and processes.
- Lead the completion of grantee reports.
Communications and outreach
- Engage with providers through sector events and communications (webinars, newsletters, etc.) as per the communications plan
- Update and inform other Centre staff and Board members about project scope, activity, and progress.
Qualifications:
- Post-secondary education in a relevant field; a graduate degree would be an asset
- Bilingual English and French is required
- Knowledge of building construction, building systems, and sustainability is required
- Working knowledge of energy conservation measures in buildings, building control systems, building envelope design is an asset
- Working knowledge of renewable energy retrofits is an asset
- A working knowledge of non-profit organizations and operations is an asset
- Experience and a high level of proficiency in preparing and delivering presentations
- Proficient computer (MS office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and database skills
Competencies:
- Communications skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Coaching
- Client service
- Problem-solving
- Ability to adapt to a changing environment
- Teamwork/Collaboration
- Analytical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Information gathering
- Rigorous in actions
- Self-motivated
Job Title: Regional Energy Coach
Organization: Community Housing Transformation Centre
Location: Quebec or Ontario
Position Type: Maternity Leave replacement — Full-time 35 hours/week, remote, with occasional travel
New position: No
Salary: $75,398
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Community Housing Transformation Centre is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including members of equity-seeking groups.
We are committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment process in accordance with applicable human rights legislation. Please let us know if you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.
Automated screening: The Centre uses Payworks, an applicant tracking system, to support its recruitment process. The system uses rules-based automated screening to compare information provided by applicants with position requirements and screening criteria established by the Centre. Applicants who do not meet an established screening requirement may be automatically screened out. Artificial intelligence is not used to screen, assess or select applicants.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
This is a fully remote position open to candidates located in Quebec or Ontario. Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
To apply, please submit your résumé and cover letter by 13 November 2026.
