The Community Energy Association (CEA) is the first stop for local governments interested in energy.
The Community Energy Association (CEA) supports local governments throughout British Columbia in accelerating the application of energy efficiency and renewable energy in all aspects of community design, infrastructure and community engagement for sustainability.
Our vision is one where all local governments consider energy in their land use planning and development, infrastructure choices and daily decisions. A widespread ethic evolves that values the efficient use of energy and clean, renewable sources of energy supply. As a result, communities save money, have a stronger economy, enjoy cleaner air, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and are more pleasant and vibrant places in which to live.
CEA's primary audience is elected officials and staff from municipalities, regional districts and First Nations in BC. Our materials are also of interest to developers, consultants and a range of energy stakeholders, as well as to communities across Canada and the rest of North America.
CEA's work encompasses a variety of activities related to planning and implementing energy sustainability. These include:
To find out how CEA can support your local government needs, or to arrange a consultation or presentation, please contact us.
CEA gratefully acknowledges a 3-year funding grant from Infrastructure Canada's Knowledge-Building, Outreach and Awareness program toward energy sustainability of community infrastructure in BC.
The project includes preparation of updated planning tools, a renewable energy guide, a funding guide, case studies, workshops, a display and this new website, as well as the provision of support and consultations for interested local governments.
Other project partners include:
Production of this website has been made possible through financial contributions from Infrastructure Canada and the British Columbia Ministry of Environment. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of the Government of Canada nor of the Province of British Columbia.
As a non-profit organization, CEA relies on fundraising to conduct our work. The financial assistance we receive strongly influences the kinds of projects we can undertake; it is greatly appreciated
All financial contributions are eligible for charitable tax receipts. To donate, please make your cheque payable to "Community Energy Association" and mail it to:
Community Energy Association
Suite 1400, 333 Seymour St.
Vancouver, BC V6B 5A6
For more information, please see the contact page on this website
This multi-partner association originated in 1993 as an advisory group to the BC Energy Council. In 1995, a Memorandum of Understanding between the British Columbia Ministry of Municipal Affairs, the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources and UBCM recognized the important role of local governments in creating energy efficient communities. Under the MOU, the advisory group was formalized into the BC Energy Aware Committee, with a mandate to raise local government awareness with respect to energy efficiency, community energy planning and relationship building.
In 2003, the committee incorporated as the Community Energy Association, whose board is constituted from member organizations, including governments, transit authorities, utilities and municipal planning organizations. CEA became a Canadian registered charity in 2004.
COMMUNITY ENERGY ASSOCIATION
Contract Posting – Part-time Financial Administrator
Closing date: 5:00 pm, Tuesday, September 1, 2009
The Community Energy Association (CEA) is a dynamic charitable non-profit society building awareness of energy sustainability and climate change for local governments throughout British Columbia. We are seeking a competent part-time Financial Administrator preferably based in Metro Vancouver. The primary responsibility or the Financial Administrator is to manage the organization’s financial systems, including budgets; quarterly and annual reporting to the Board, project & funder reporting, Charities reporting, cash flow management, invoicing, staff payroll and benefits, and day-to-day operations (i.e. cheque-writing, data entry, bookkeeping, etc.). Depending upon interests, skills and time available, the administrator may also manage other office systems and activities such as filing systems, communication lists and distribution of CEA publications , and may support event management and promotion. We are seeking a highly capable financial administrator with experience in the charitable non-profit sector. This position would ideally suit someone already doing similar work for other charities and seeking additional hours.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience leading the full range of financial management activities for a charitable non-profit
• Completed training and high level of competence in financial management and bookkeeping
• Full-cycle bookkeeping experience
• Working knowledge of government policy & regulations related to charitable organizations
• Familiarity with financial reporting requirements of donors and grant funders
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organizing abilities
• Good interpersonal skills
• Flexibility in work scheduling
• Independently motivated and team-spirited; ability to work effectively in a dynamic and flexible team environment, with periods of high-pressure activity
• Computer skills: Financial accounting systems (Simply Accounting and/or comparable system),
Microsoft Excel and Word
• Other administration experience
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
This is a long-term, part-time contract, commencing as soon as possible. Hours are generally 1-4 days per month, but at peak periods may be more. Wages are hourly, commensurate with experience. A home office and a flexible work schedule are possible. The Financial Administrator will work closely with, and report to, the Executive Director.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Submit a cover letter and resume, including names and contact information for references. In your cover letter please articulate your training and experience relating to the job responsibilities and desired qualifications, and demonstrate how you meet the criteria above.
Closing date: 5:00 pm, Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Applications must be submitted by email to: applications@communityenergy.bc.ca
Please indicate "Admin Application - [your name]” in the email subject line. Applications will not be accepted by mail or fax. We thank all applicants for your interest in working with the Community Energy Association. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The Community Energy Association reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to make no contract offer as a result of this posting.
ABOUT US: For more information, please visit: www.communityenergy.bc.ca . No phone calls, please.
CEA's members and partners are:
Board Directors, Members and Partners
| BOARD DIRECTORS: |
| Executive Committee: |
| Dan Rogers, CEA Co-Chair Mayor, City of Prince George 2920 Parent Rd Prince George, BC V2N 5G2 Tel: 250.561-7609 (City of Prince George) 250.964.0306 (home) Fax: 250.561-0183 (City of PG) |
| Richard White, CEA Co-Chair |
| Mark Allison MCIP, CEA Sec-Treasurer Planning Institute of BC Sr Planner, Long Range Planning & Policy, City of Surrey, Planning and Development Dept Surrey, BC V3X 3A2 |
| Russ Fuoco, MCIP, Director Planning District of Saanich Tel: 250-475-5470 Email: Russ.Fuoco@saanich.ca |
| Marie Crawford, CEA Exec. Assoc. Executive Director Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) #60-10551 Shellbridge Way Richmond, BC V6X 2W9 Tel: 604-270-8226 Ext. 104 Fax: 604-270-9116 Email: mcrawford@civicnet.bc.ca |
| Kristen Mucha, Manager, Business Development & Customer Relations |
| Other Directors: |
| Dominica Babicki, Energy Manager District of North Vancouver 355 W Queens Rd, North Vancouver V7N 4N5 Tel: 604.990.2345 Fax: 604.984.8664 |
| Donna McGeachie Manager, Community Relations BC Transmission Corporation Vancouver, BC Tel: 604-699-7458 Toll Free: 1-866-647-3334 Email: Donna.McGeachie@bctc.com |
| Helen Iosfin, P. Eng. Manager Distribution Planning 6911 Southpoint Dr. (E10), Burnaby V3N4X8 Fax: 604-528-7945 |
| Peter Murray, Transportation Planner, Municipal Systems Program BC Transit 520 Gorge Road East, P.O. Box 610 Victoria, BC V8W 2P3 Tel: 250-995-5634 Fax: 250-995-5639 Email: peter_murray@bctransit.com |
| Lyle Walker, MCIP Transportation Planner Translink (South Coast BC Transportation Authority) 1600-4720 Kingsway Burnaby, BC V5H 4N2 Tel: 604-453-4557 Fax: 604-453-4697 E-Mail: lyle_walker@translink.bc.ca |
| Peter Larose Director of Policy and Planning Council of Tourism Assns of BC Phone: 604-685-5996 Website: www.cotabc.com |
Build to Zero, a project of the Community Energy Association, aims to accelerate local government adoption of policy, planning and regulatory measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from new and existing buildings, community-wide. The current initiative is being piloted in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia.
Please click here for information on Build to Zero Working Groups.
The Community Energy Association is grateful to the following organizations for providing generous financial and in-kind support for the overall Build to Zero initiative:
- Environment Canada
- Vancity
- Real Estate Foundation of British Columbia
- Natural Resources Canada
- Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
- Cascadia Region Green Building Council
- BC Hydro PowerSmart
- Terasen
- Province of British Columbia
- Union of BC Municipalities
- Metro Vancouver
- District of Maple Ridge
- District of North Vancouver
- City of North Vancouver
- City of Surrey
Welcome to the Kootenay Regional Carbon Neutral Action Strategy project. The regional districts of East Kootenay, Central Kootenay and Kootenay-Boundary in collaboration with the Columbia Basin Trust have worked together to make this exciting project happen.
Community Energy Association and Sheltair are assisting all local governments in the Kootenays with carbon-neutral planning. This includes ghg inventories for all local governments, action plans for the regional districts, and significant capacity building.
Stay tuned, we'll be posting regular updates as the project progresses. Also, don't miss the presentation at the 2009 Association of Kootenay Boundary Local Governments conference on this project.