Barkley Project Group (BPG) is a small consulting firm specializing in project management services for clean energy and energy efficiency projects and other community-owned initiatives. We are based in Nanaimo BC and currently work with more than 30 First Nations communities in British Columbia and the Yukon. We support Indigenous communities by providing project management and administration capacities on a project-specific basis. We are passionate about the work we do, and we are grateful for the opportunity to work with communities as they pursue a thriving sustainable future for their members.
BPG is hiring a full-time, temporary, position of Community Liaison Intern (Student/Co-op) with our Project Development Team at a rate of $20/hour.
The duration and start date of the position is flexible.
Due to funding constraints, the successful candidate must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident in Canada and must be enrolled in a post-secondary education institution during the internship period.
It is preferred that the successful candidate works out of our Nanaimo office, however accommodations will be considered. Travel to communities across British Columbia may be required.
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high quality, professional services to support community initiatives. The specific responsibilities of this position will be dependent on the strengths and ambitions of the successful candidate.
Key tasks for this position may include:
The position offers the opportunity for the successful candidate to learn and engage with topics and projects according to their own interests and ambitions. We aim to offer a high-quality professional development and learning environment and are committed to supporting knowledge and skill development throughout the internship period.
Reporting to the Development Team Lead, your duties may include but are not limited to the following:
Please send your resume and a short cover letter describing why you are interested in the position to Nigel Moore nigel.moore@barkley.ca