Environmental & Energy Programs Intern

Job title: Environmental & Energy Programs Intern

Reports to: John Ogilvie, Climate Action Coordinator – Climate Action & Sustainability

Job location: 76 Morison Drive, Windsor, NS; West Hants Regional Municipality

Wage: $19.00 / hour

Hours: 7 hours per day; 35 hours per week (15-week internship)

Start Date: Expected May 11, 2026

Number of Positions: 1

Employment Hiring

Clean is committed to Employment Equity and our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative at all job levels. The Clean Leadership Program welcomes applications from qualified self-identifying First Nations, Métis and Inuit people, Racialized Youth, Persons with Disabilities, Newcomers, and 2SLGBTQIA+ applicants. If you are a member of one of the equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on our registration form.

About the Clean Leadership Summer Internship Program 

The Clean Leadership Summer Internship program helps grow the clean economy by matching interns (age 15-30) with employers for 9- and 15-week summer work placements. Participating interns will receive paid hands-on experience, mentorship opportunities, take part in a professional development conference and training, while supporting local environmental projects.

Program Requirements 

• Must be a Canadian citizen, Permanent Resident, person who has been granted refugee status in Canada or legally entitled to work in Canada;  
• Must be between the ages of 15 and 30 years old (inclusive) at the start of internship; 
• From and/or will be residing in Nova Scotia for the duration of the internship; 
• Must not be an immediate family member of host employer.

About the host employer 

West Hants Regional Municipality is a centrally located and growing collection of communities serving approximately 20,000 residents in both rural and urban areas. Urban areas are served by municipal water and/or sewer utilities. West Hants Regional Municipality is a local government that provides public services for our residents consisting of road maintenance, utility services, waste management, emergency management, infrastructure, and land-use planning. Central municipal administration is located out of 76 Morison Dr, Windsor, where the intern will be working from.

Summary of position  

The host employer for this Summer Internship position through the Clean Leadership program will be West Hants Regional Municipality. In this position, you will be mainly responsible for supporting the Climate Action Coordinator in the delivery and ongoing development of the Switch West Hants Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Program. The primary goal of this position is to assist municipal staff with program administration, data management, and reporting that support effective, accountable, and scalable delivery of the program, among other projects and tasks. This will support expansion of this program to include financing of climate change adaptation upgrades. A typical day in this role may include organizing and entering program data, correspondence, planning program outreach and marketing, reviewing and updating tracking spreadsheets, assisting with internal reporting, and supporting background research related to energy efficiency or climate resilience measures. The intern will work primarily in an office setting, collaborating with municipal staff and receiving guidance, mentorship, and regular feedback.

This role does not require technical experience. However, the successful candidate must have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, basic computer proficiency (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite or similar tools), and the ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing. An interest in environmental sustainability, energy efficiency, or climate action is essential, along with a willingness to learn and work collaboratively in a municipal environment.

Duties and Responsibilities  

• Support the administration of the Switch West Hants PACE Program, including assisting with tracking applications, approvals, and program progress
• Enter, organize, and maintain program-related data in spreadsheets or databases
• Assist with basic data review and preparation of internal summaries or reports
• Support background research related to energy efficiency initiatives and climate resilience measures
• Assist with the development and maintenance of internal templates, tracking tools, or documentation
• Support the creation of social media content and public engagement.
• Participate in meetings or check-ins with municipal staff as appropriate
• Communicate professionally with staff and follow established municipal procedures
• Support the planning and delivery of public engagement activities, including consultations, meetings, and community events
• Support other related environmental or energy program tasks as needed
• Any other tasks as deemed necessary

Requirements/Qualifications 

• Have an aptitude for safe work practices and the ability to multi-task in a busy work environment
• Currently enrolled in, or a recent graduate of a college, diploma or post-secondary program in environmental studies, sustainability, engineering, asset management, planning, public policy, data analysis, or a related field
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Basic computer proficiency, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite or similar tools
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines with guidance and supervision
• Clear verbal and written communication skills and the ability to prepare simple summaries or detailed reports
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a professional office environment while responding to feedback
• Willingness to learn and follow established municipal procedures and confidentiality requirements
• Demonstrated creative thinking and problem-solving skills would be considered an asset
• Demonstrated interest in future employment in the environmental or clean sector is considered an asset

Working Conditions 

The intern will have the opportunity to work with the public via attending Switch West Hants homeowner information sessions, both virtual and in person.

Physical Requirements 

N/A