The British Consulate-General in Calgary is recruiting for a Senior Climate Policy Advisor.
This is a key position within the British Consulate, responsible for a key delivery objective. The successful candidate will lead on advancing the UK’s relationship with Canada on climate policy, with a focus on Western provinces and territories, in particular.
The position will drive high-level climate, energy and nature policy cooperation to benefit UK policy goals, facilitating the exchange of knowledge and deepening cooperation between UK and Canadian policymakers and stakeholders. This work will be underpinned by a keen understanding of the Canadian climate change context and key stakeholders. The jobholder will work with the wider team on stakeholder engagement and communication, including activities such as organising visits, public events, representing the Consulate at relevant conferences and events. This is an exciting time to join the British Consulate given fast-paced developments within the area of energy and climate change. It is an excellent opportunity to undertake a key role representing the UK government with plenty of responsibility and leadership potential. The role requires, and will further develop, a wide range of skills including project management, policy analysis, representational work and strategic stakeholder engagement. Reporting to the British Consul General in Calgary you will also be a part of the wider Science, Energy and Climate team across the UK’s diplomatic missions in Canada. You can fully expect to work collaboratively with other policy groups within the UK in Canada network, including the Department for Business and Trade, and other British government departments.
Occasionally, the successful candidate will be required to travel within Canada and internationally as well as some out-of-hours work, including attendance at evening events and in support of ministerial visits.
You will be encouraged and expected to develop project proposals with budgets in the region of CA$10ks. This role does not currently have line management responsibilities.
Language: English
Level of language required: Fluent
Applicants must have the legal status to live and work in Canada.
Applicant is expected to appear in person for approx. 60% of week but working from home is permitted and encouraged when realistic to do so.
Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of 12 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate.
Please note, the salary is non-negotiable.
The UK in Canada network offers a strong benefits package. This package includes generous vacation and leave time, flexible working patterns, and enriching learning and development opportunities.
The UK in Canada network offers a strong package of L&D opportunities including an induction to working for us. We are committed to active, constructive line management. Additional L&D opportunities will be available and encouraged, with flexibility for the incumbent to seek his/her own opportunities of interest, subject to approval by your line manager.This included possible induction travel to the UK to meet key science, innovation and sustainable energy stakeholders to help transition them into their new role. Additional L&D opportunities will be available and encouraged, with flexibility for the incumbent to seek his/her own opportunities of interest, subject to approval by the line manager.
Working patterns:
The UK in Canada team encourages consideration of flexible working practices requested by its staff whilst expecting personnel to work in the office 60% of time to encourage teamwork, innovation and shared sense of purpose. You may find that early on in your role you benefit from being in the office even more frequently to aid your understanding of the organisation and the role.
On occasion, you may be requested to support events that you or colleagues at the British Consulate General have organised and these may be outside usual working hours such as evenings or weekends. In these circumstances you will be granted time off in lieu.
Closing date of receiving applications is before 23:55 (Local Time) on 17 October 2025
All applicants must fully complete the online application form, including the sections for employment and educational details, experience, and behaviour-based questions. Only those applications that contain all required information will be considered. To ensure the sift process remains anonymous, please do not include any personally identifiable information in your application form.
This opportunity is closed to applications.