Associate Member Program Coordinator at Canada’s Oil Sands Innovation Alliance (COSIA) in Calgary

Job Title: Associate Member Program Coordinator

Location: Calgary, AB

About Us;
Canada’s Oil Sands Innovation Alliance (COSIA) is an alliance of oil sands producers focused on accelerating the pace of improvement in environmental performance in Canada’s oil sands through collaborative action and innovation.

The position will report to the Director of Operations and work closely with the Chief Executive and EPA Directors.

Requirements:
A university degree in engineering, science or business (with technical experience)
Ten years of experience in, or working with, industry.
A demonstrated ability to work with multiple parties and stakeholders to develop and implement projects and initiatives with successful outcomes
Excellent oral and written communication skills that includes public speaking
Demonstrated and excellent planning, and organizational skills
Able to form and maintain partnerships and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, industry, academic, government and other representatives
Strong written and oral communication, and computer skills
Ability to plan and organize both small and large outcome oriented strategic meetings
Strong working knowledge of strategic planning, budgeting, finance, market research, member relationship management,
A technical background in one of the four EPAs and an ability to identify innovative solutions, people or partnerships that could address oil sands environmental challenges


Must Be/Have:
Able to remain calm under pressure
Able to easily adapt to change
Hold a valid driver’s license and able to travel
Able to attend events and other off-site functions (estimated overnight travel will be a minimum of 40 nights per annum)
A world-class customer service mentality
A professional manner and attitude
Energetic and imaginative

Duties:
On-board new Associate Members to ensure a high level of understanding of the role of COSIA Associate Members and COSIA operations
Manage the Associate Member renewal process
Manage the Associate Member budget and contribute an Associate Member component to the COSIA annual Strategic Plan
Compile and analyze existing and potential Associate Member organizational capacity and strengths with an aim to identify organizations with focused innovation efforts to fill COSIA strategic gaps
Develop models and methods for highly effective interaction between Associate Members and the COSIA EPAs
Help recruit new Associate Members of particular strategic value for COSIA from around the globe
Track external activities such as workshops and conferences to ensure strategic linkages between Associate Members and COSIA EPAs
Update Associate Member policies and procedures and make recommendations for future development
Manage inquiries for Associate Member information
Lead Associate Member strategic planning
Act as liaison between Associate Members and COSIA EPAs
Develop Associate Member Program Membership in support of COSIA’s Strategic Plan
Update Associate Member orientation (on-boarding) package of documents
Perform other duties and responsibilities as necessary for a fully functional Associate Member Program

Our Renumeration:
Competitive compensation based on skill set and experience. Assignments or secondments from a home organization are possible.

Deadline:  18th October 2013

How to Apply:
Send resume and cover letter to Rick Tofani, Director, Operations at rick.tofani@cosia.ca