Customer Relations and Project Financing Officer in Climate Transition

Customer Relations and Project Financing Officer in Climate Transition
Location: Montreal or Quebec City (telework possible)
Job Type: Full-time, permanent

About Coop Carbone
Coop Carbone is a non-profit solidarity cooperative that relies on innovation and the mobilization of its members to respond to the climate emergency. We support and implement collaborative projects in the areas of the carbon market, energy, agriculture/agri-food, sustainable mobility and sustainable building. We value cooperation and positive impact in order to support our members and public and private partners in projects that generate collective wealth.
Our head office is located in Quebec City, with an office in Montreal.

Job description

Coop Carbone is looking for a Client Relations and Climate Project Financing Officer to join our dynamic and committed team. You will be responsible for drafting service offers (ODS) to support companies in their greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction initiatives. You will also respond to calls for tenders on SEAO, while ensuring administrative follow-up of the project development and design phases. Finally, you will support our clients in their search for funding and the preparation of grant applications.

Responsibilities

• Drafting service offers: Write proposals tailored to businesses and communities, particularly in the context of MRC climate plans and calls for tenders.
• Response to SEAO calls for tenders: Monitor calls on SEAO, prepare responses in collaboration with the team and ensure a compliant submission.
• Support in the search for funding: Guide clients towards relevant grants and programs, while ensuring proactive monitoring of funding programs.
• Administrative management of projects: Coordinate client meetings and support internal teams in developing budgets and submission files.
• Collaboration with the development/marketing team: Support the prospecting, CRM monitoring and implementation of Coop Carbone initiatives.

Required skills and qualifications

• University degree in administration, project management, business development or related field (sustainable management or environmental sciences is an asset).
• Experience in writing service offers, calls for tenders and project management.
• Good knowledge of SEAO processes (updated 2024).
• Experience in preparing grant applications and developing budgets.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills (French required, English is an asset).
• Proficiency in office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and CRM.
• Knowledge of standards ISO 14064-1 and 2 (asset).
• Proactivity, autonomy and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

We offer

• A stimulating and collaborative work environment.
• A key role in the climate transition of businesses and communities.
• Working conditions:
  • 37.5 hours per week.
  • 4 weeks of vacation and 13 statutory holidays.
  • Social benefits (group insurance and group RRSP after 3 months).
  • Partial telework and flexible hours.
  • Competitive salary.

To apply

Send your CV and cover letter to: info@coopcarbone.coop
Deadline: February 7, 2024.
Expected start date: As soon as possible.
Work location: Quebec City or Montreal.

If you are passionate about environmental issues and want to actively contribute to reducing GHGs, join us!