Job Title: Chief Executive Officer — Evergreen / Eden Solar Groves (Non-Profit)

Company: Project PAW Carbon & Energy Solutions Corp.

Location: Fredericton, NB (Hybrid / Community-Based / Travel as Required)

Position Type: Permanent (Board Position + Executive Role – Not Employment)

Compensation: Up to 12.5% vested sweat equity + share of non-profit administrative/management budgets

Position Overview

Project PAW Carbon & Energy Solutions Corp. is seeking a Chief Executive Officer for Evergreen / Eden Solar Groves, its non-profit arm focused on environmental impact, clean energy infrastructure, and community-based initiatives.

This individual will hold Seat 3 on the Board of Directors and will lead all non-profit operations while aligning with the broader Project PAW ecosystem.

This is a partner-level role, not an employment position.

Mandate

Lead the non-profit entity with a focus on environmental stewardship, solar infrastructure deployment, and public-benefit outcomes, ensuring all initiatives are impactful, sustainable, and aligned with community needs.

Core Responsibilities

  • Direct all Evergreen / Eden Solar Groves operations

  • Oversee carbon strategy, environmental programs, and clean energy infrastructure deployment

  • Build and manage partnerships with:

    • Municipalities

    • Institutions

    • Local communities

  • Supervise and coordinate aligned for-profit structures that support the mission

  • Ensure all activities meet both impact objectives and long-term sustainability goals

Authority Scope

  • Full operational control of the non-profit entity and aligned initiatives

  • Strategic leadership across environmental programs and infrastructure deployment

  • Decision-making authority on partnerships and mission execution

Board & Leadership Role

  • Serves as Seat 3 on the Board of Directors

  • Acts as CEO of the Evergreen / Eden Solar Groves non-profit and its subsidiaries

  • Works in alignment with other executive and governance seats within Project PAW

Ideal Candidate Profile

This role is best suited for individuals with:

  • Experience or education in Indigenous governance

  • Understanding of community-led decision-making frameworks

  • Background in environmental stewardship, sustainability, or land-based initiatives

Qualifications

Required:

  • Demonstrated leadership or executive-level capability

  • Strong relationship-building and partnership development skills

  • Ability to manage multi-stakeholder initiatives and long-term programs

Preferred / Assets:

  • Experience, education, or lived knowledge in Indigenous governance systems

  • Positive, established relationships with local Indigenous communities

  • Understanding of Indigenous land management practices

  • Experience in non-profit leadership, environmental programs, or renewable energy projects

Compensation & Partnership Structure

  • Up to 12.5% vested sweat equity in Project PAW Carbon & Energy Solutions Corp.

  • Participation in non-profit administrative and overhead management budgets

  • No personal financial investment required

  • Long-term leadership and board-level influence

Partner Acknowledgment (Summary)

By applying and accepting this position, you acknowledge:

  • This is a board-level and executive partnership role, not employment

  • Compensation is equity-based and budget participation, not salary

  • You will act in a leadership and fiduciary capacity aligned with the mission

  • A formal agreement outlining equity vesting, governance responsibilities, and operational authority will be executed prior to onboarding

How to Apply

Submit:

  • Resume or summary of relevant experience to thepierce@pierceenergy.org

  • Brief statement outlining:

    • Experience with Indigenous governance, community engagement, or environmental leadership

    • Alignment with the mission of Evergreen / Eden Solar Groves