Leading stakeholder engagement and partnerships for the Ontario Energy Transparency Initiative (OETI)

Position type: Full-time, 35 hours per week.

Location: Aurora, ON | Hybrid.

Compensation: $60,000-$65,000 Annually.

Start date: September 2026.

Reports to: Executive Director or designate.

Why join Windfall?

Windfall Ecology Centre is a non-profit social enterprise with 25 years of experience delivering innovative, community-centred sustainability programs. Our work spans energy efficiency, emissions reduction, sustainable transportation, water stewardship, and climate resilience. We partner with governments, businesses, community organizations, and residents to deliver practical, evidence-based solutions that create measurable environmental and community benefits.

About the Role:

About the Role Windfall Ecology Centre is seeking an Engagement & Partnerships Manager to support the Ontario Energy Transparency Initiative (OETI), a multi-year research, education, and stakeholder engagement project focused on building public understanding, stakeholder readiness, and evidence-based pathways related to future home energy and climate resilience home labelling in Ontario. The successful candidate will lead stakeholder engagement, partnership development, research, communications, and project coordination activities while working with municipalities, industry partners, community organizations, and other key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain relationships with municipal, industry, community, and institutional partners.

• Facilitate stakeholder interviews, workshops, roundtables, advisory meetings, and public engagement activities.

• Develop presentations, briefing notes, reports, educational resources, and stakeholder communications.

• Conduct research, policy scans, stakeholder analysis, and project evaluation activities.

• Support municipal and government engagement through presentations, briefings, and outreach.

• Identify and pursue new partnership and business development opportunities aligned with Windfall priorities.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in communications, sustainability, planning, public policy, business, environmental studies, or a related discipline.

• Three or more years of experience in stakeholder engagement, communications, partnership development, research, public affairs, or program delivery.

• Excellent writing, presentation, facilitation, and relationship-building skills.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications.

Preferred Assets:

• Experience working with municipalities, utilities, industry associations, non-profits, or government agencies.

• Experience in business development, partnership cultivation, sponsorship development, or client relationship management.

• Knowledge of energy efficiency, climate resilience, housing, sustainability, or environmental policy.

Work Environment:

Windfall offers a flexible hybrid work environment, situated within a forested conservation area, with easy access to trails, green space, and outdoor recreation opportunities. The office is located just minutes from the Aurora GO Train, making it accessible to candidates from a broad geographic area.

Please Note:

The role includes occasional travel within Ontario and some evening meetings to support stakeholder engagement, workshops, municipal presentations, and community events.

How to apply:

Please apply through this link to submit your resume and cover letter outlining your experience in stakeholder engagement, communications, partnership development, research, and/or municipal relations.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Windfall Ecology Centre is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process upon request.