Category: Job Posting

Location: St. John’s, NL
Type: Full Time, 1-Year Contract with possibility of extension
Salary Range: $55,000 – $62,000

Background

econext is a not-for-profit association that accelerates clean growth in Newfoundland and Labrador, working on behalf of over 200 members to foster environmentally sustainable economic development.

Newfoundland and Labrador is a province with immense clean growth potential. Its vast untapped clean energy resources provide for substantial renewable energy, hydrogen, and clean fuels opportunities. It is an innovator in creating value from waste streams, and is home to a world-leading cluster of environmental technology developers. Its current strengths in its natural resource sectors, from offshore oil and gas to mining, are helping to pave the way for the energy transition.

econext is looking for a Workforce Events Lead to join its team at 235 Water Street in St. John’s, NL.

Job Description

The Workforce Events Lead position is a unique opportunity for the right candidate to support clean growth in Newfoundland and Labrador and play a key role in helping to shape its future green economy. This position will be a critical operational support for the effective execution of econext initiatives relating to workforce development and innovation in both clean energy and ocean technology.

The Workforce Events Lead will:

▪ Plan and coordinate workforce and career development events, such as connector events, Ideathons, industry panels, training sessions, industry forums, networking sessions, career fairs,and community outreach activities
▪ Collaborate with stakeholders, including employers, educational institutions, and community organizations, to ensure event success.
▪ Manage event logistics, including scheduling, venue arrangements, and stakeholder communications.
▪ Lead end-to-end planning, coordination, and logistics for all workforce events, including scheduling, venue booking, catering, registrations, and onsite coordination.
▪  Manage event timelines, budgets, materials, vendors, and volunteer/staff assignments.
▪  Coordinate with partners, speakers, and exhibitors to ensure seamless event experiences.
▪  Develop and execute promotional plans for events, including drafting copy for invitations, social media, and other outreach.
▪  Maintain post-event follow-up processes, including reporting, participant feedback, and data entry.
▪  Support the coordination of workforce-related projects that connect with events.
▪  Maintain and update the econav website with event information, photos, and related content.

For this role, econext is looking for an individual with a vibrant and outgoing personality and a willingness to be proactive and self-directed in their work.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have experience in event planning and coordination, and a diverse range of skills and proficiencies that can be applied to different aspects of the projects and initiatives which they will be involved in.

The individual must be an effective communicator to establish, maintain, and foster new relationships. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and has the capacity to think creatively to address challenges and pursue opportunities as they arise.

▪ A university degree or college diploma
▪ 3 – 5 years of experience in event planning and coordination, ideally in workforce development, community engagement, or a related field
▪ Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
▪ Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and facilitation skills
▪ Excellent project management and event coordination abilities
▪ Strong interpersonal communications skills to work with diverse stakeholders.
▪ Proficiency in event management tools, including virtual events platforms
▪ Relationship and network-building skills
▪ Ability to manage multiple events and deadlines simultaneously.
▪ The ability to thrive both as a member of a team and independently

A background in environment, green economy, workforce development, and/or innovation is not a requirement, but experiences relating to these areas could be viewed as an asset.

Apply

econext offers a competitive benefits package and its staff work from a modern co-working environment in Downtown St. John’s. To apply, please send a resumé or CV with a cover letter (in one document) to hiring@econext.ca with the subject line “Application – Workforce Events Lead.” The deadline for submitting an application is 3:00 PM on on September 5, 2025.

econext is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals, and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, gender identity, marital status, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics.

Does sustainable living and energy efficiency pique your interest? Would you be willing to help people make informed decisions to improve their homes, save money on their utility bills and reduce environmental impact? In 2025, econext partnered with the City of St. John’s to launch an exciting new residential energy efficiency advisory program, supporting homeowners navigate energy efficient projects for their homes, and the Home Energy Navigator will play a crucial role in this mission.

Location: St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador

Type: part-time, 2-year contract starting August 2025 [possibility of increased hours & contract extension based on Shift program needs]

Part-time: 20-25 hrs/week, hybrid // $25/hr

Availability: combination of daytime, evenings & Saturdays – hours may vary

Start Date: August 4, 2025

Why Join econext?

• Be part of a forward-thinking organization committed to driving positive change in residential energy use.
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment where your input matters.
• 4% vacation pay.
• Competitive benefits.
• Hybrid work environment – work from a brand new modern co-working space in Downtown St. John’s.

What You Will Be Doing

The Home Energy Navigator will have the following responsibilities:

– Providing customer service by managing phone calls, responding to emails, handling inquiries and generally supporting homeowners through an energy efficiency renovation process.

– Reporting to the Manager of Home Energy Navigators — discuss and refine the homeowner contact process to continuously find the best approach to each case.

– Be able to work as a team in achieving specified program outcomes – ensure homeowners are moving along a designated workflow.

Background

econext is a not-for-profit association with a mission to accelerate clean growth in Newfoundland and Labrador by: (1) stimulating research, development, and innovation; (2) preparing its workforce for a greening economy; and (3) acting as a catalyst for climate change action within its industries, businesses, and communities. econext has been working for over 30 years on behalf of its members across many sectors to support environmentally sustainable economic development.

In 2025, econext partnered with the City of St. John’s to establish a residential energy efficiency advisory/resource program with the following objectives:

• Support homeowners in navigating the complexities of undertaking energy efficiency projects for their homes, including:
• Supporting homeowners in obtaining a home energy audit by an NRCan registered service organization.
• Supporting homeowners in identifying and understanding potential upgrades to address the energy efficiency items identified within the energy audit.
• Supporting homeowners in identifying financial options for implementing home upgrades (i.e., grant funding, loans and other financing mechanisms, independent financial advisor, etc.)
• Staying in contact with homeowners throughout the renovations/project implementation and ensuring a post-project home energy audit is provided.
• Support capacity development in the construction sector around net zero construction details and energy efficiency retrofits.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting homeowners to engage with an Energy Auditor who will provide personalized recommendations for energy-saving upgrades, such as insulation, appliances, and renewable energy solutions.
• Educate homeowners on available grants, incentives, and financing options for energy-efficient projects.
• Serve as a liaison between homeowners and project partners, helping to ensure a smooth project execution.
• Track and report homeowners’ movement through program and project outcomes to the Manager of Home Energy Navigators for continuous program improvement.

Qualifications

• Be able to lead through a lens of empathy, kindness and compassion to guide homeowners through their understanding of the project and assist them with their concerns and needs.
• Demonstrated excellent customer service skills including patience, active listening and a genuine desire to help others achieve their goals;
• You excel at developing strong and trusting interpersonal skills.
• An interest in environmental sustainability and energy-efficient technologies is an asset.
• Strong organizational skills to collect data from each homeowner and create & maintain documentation of your work processes – with a goal of streamlining the workflow as much as possible.
• Maintain a positive attitude and adaptability amidst an ever-changing environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with diverse clients.
• Experience in home energy efficiency, construction, or relevant fields is a plus but not required, training will be provided.

econext is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals, and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, gender identity, marital status, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics.

Contact

To apply or to contact for questions, please email Katie Fraser, Manager of Home Energy Navigators, at katie@econext.ca, with the subject line “Application – Home Energy Navigator.”

For more information about econext, visit https://econext.ca/.