Job Title: Supported Decision Making Assistant (Contract)

Company: Project PAW Carbon & Energy Solutions Corp.

Location: Fredericton, NB (Hybrid / Flexible)

Job Type: Contract (Fixed Term, Non-Employment)

Compensation: Payable by cheque or electronic transfer (rate negotiable based on experience)

Position Overview

Project PAW Carbon & Energy Solutions Corp. is seeking a Supported Decision Making Assistant to work directly with the founder to help structure, validate, and operationalize a multi-division business model.

This is not a traditional employment role. You will act as an independent contractor providing guidance, execution support, and compliance oversight during a critical setup phase. The goal is to ensure that by the end of the contract term, the business is fully positioned to move forward with confidence and leadership alignment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in setting up and structuring small business operations and subsidiaries

  • Ensure regulatory and compliance requirements are properly addressed (federal and New Brunswick)

  • Support decision-making processes with clear, structured input and documentation

  • Help establish operational systems, workflows, and foundational policies

  • Provide guidance on business development, early-stage growth, and execution strategy

  • Maintain organized records and ensure accountability across setup milestones

Strategic Context

A core outcome of this role is supporting the identification and onboarding of leadership for:

Seat 5 — Chief Executive Officer, CASS (Core Operations & Subsidiaries)

  • Leads execution across all operational subsidiaries

  • Oversees logistics, deployment, and service delivery

  • Drives revenue, efficiency, and profitability

  • Holds full operational control of for-profit execution and subsidiary management

If the working relationship proves highly effective, there may be an opportunity for a follow-on contract to assist in filling Seat 4 (Executive Governance / Compliance role).

Qualifications

Required:

  • Experience working with individuals with autism (communication and support awareness required)

  • Demonstrated experience in small business setup, development, or compliance

  • Strong organizational and documentation skills

  • Ability to translate complex processes into clear, actionable steps

Preferred:

  • Background in business administration, entrepreneurship, law, or a related field

  • Experience with corporate structuring, governance, or early-stage startups

  • Familiarity with contractor-based or non-traditional organizational models

Work Structure

  • Independent contractor arrangement (not an employee relationship)

  • Flexible hours based on deliverables and milestones

  • Term length to be defined at contract signing

Contractor Waiver & Acknowledgment (Summary)

By applying and accepting this role, the selected contractor acknowledges and agrees that:

  • This is a contract-based engagement, not employment

  • No employment benefits, protections, or entitlements apply

  • The contractor is responsible for their own taxes, filings, and remittances

  • The contractor operates independently and is not under direct employment control

  • All work produced under contract may be used by Project PAW Carbon & Energy Solutions Corp.

  • A formal agreement, including confidentiality and liability provisions, will be executed prior to commencement

How to Apply

Submit your resume and a brief summary of relevant experience to thepierce@pierceenergy.org, specifically highlighting:

  • Business setup or compliance work

  • Experience supporting or communicating with individuals with autism