Director of Policy and Research Impact
$130k - $145k per yearPacific Institute for Climate Solutions
Help turn climate knowledge into climate action
The Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions (PICS) is seeking an exceptional climate leader to join our executive team as Director of Policy and Research Impact.
This is a unique opportunity to help shape climate policy, investment, and decision-making across British Columbia by connecting world-class research with governments, Indigenous Nations, industry leaders, communities, and organizations working toward a resilient, low-carbon future.
As a senior leader at PICS, you will oversee our Decision Impact portfolio, build trusted relationships across sectors, and help ensure that climate research leads to meaningful and measurable outcomes.
In this role, you will:
- Influence climate policy and decision-making across British Columbia.
- Build strategic partnerships with governments, Indigenous Nations and organizations, researchers, industry, and civil society.
- Lead a talented team focused on research mobilization, policy analysis, and decision support.
- Guide high-impact research syntheses, advisory initiatives, and strategic projects.
- Help grow the reach, relevance, and influence of one of Canada’s leading climate institutes.
- Contribute to organizational strategy, leadership, and long-term sustainability.
We’re looking for someone who brings
- Senior leadership experience at the intersection of climate policy, research, and decision-making.
- Expertise in climate mitigation, adaptation, and climate solutions.
- Experience working with governments, Indigenous organizations, and decision-makers.
- Strong relationship-building, communication, and strategic thinking skills.
- A passion for translating knowledge into action and impact.
Position details
- Location: Victoria, B.C. (Vancouver may be considered)
- Salary: $130,000–$145,000 annually
- Benefits: Comprehensive benefits plan
- Term: Three-year full-time appointment (with potential for renewal)
- Application deadline: July 10, 2026
Why PICS?
PICS is a multi-university climate institute connecting the University of Victoria, University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser University, and University of Northern British Columbia.
Our purpose is simple but ambitious: to catalyze and mobilize research, partnerships, and knowledge that generate climate action.
This role offers the opportunity to work with leading researchers, influential decision-makers, and diverse partners to help shape climate solutions that matter.
Join us
Review of applications will begin on July 10, 2026. Preliminary interviews will take place the week of August 3-7, 2026. The position will remain open until filled.
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to ***email_hidden***.
PICS is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible, and equitable workplace and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.
Apply here: climatesolutions.ca/careers/director-of-policy-and-research-impact/
In the coming week, PICS will also be posting two forthcoming opportunities to join our team:
- Policy Impact Lead – Mitigation
- Senior Analyst: Climate, Energy, and Economic Policy Analysis
Get updates about these postings and others: climatesolutions.ca/join-the-pics-community/
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