Environmental Project Advisor - Environment & Climate Resilience

City of Edmonton

  • Edmonton, AB
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 20 hours ago
Do you want to support City Council’s understanding of the environment and climate related impacts of their decisions? Looking for an opportunity that helps advance the City of Edmonton’s environment and climate change goals? If so, then this role is for you!Join the Environment and Climate Resilience team, where you'll be a key advisor in shaping the City of Edmonton's environmental and climate objectives. We're looking for a professional to guide our work on a range of critical projects. You will prepare and present research considerations related to environmental assessments for air, water, soil, ecology, climate, and energy transition, all while developing the strategic plans that underpin our climate reviews. Your expertise will directly inform policy and guide the city's future.Reporting to a Senior Environmental Project Manager on the Strategy and Planning Unit, the Environmental Project Advisor will apply their strong research and analytical skills to review programs, projects, and policies presented to City Council, assessing their environment and climate impacts. The work you do will enhance City decision-making and directly contribute to the commitments identified in the City's Environmental and Climate Resilience Policies, as well as the Community Energy Transition Strategy and the Climate Adaptation and Resilience Strategy. A key part of this role involves supporting comprehensive environmental and climate reviews of City projects and plans that are presented in reports to Council.What will you do?
  • Conduct in-depth research and analysis that will support environment and climate reviews for reports submitted to Council and senior leadership, including summarizing relevant information from previous reports
  • Apply a broad understanding of various environmental considerations (such as climate resilience, air, water, soil, and ecology) to develop plans for these reviews
  • Engage with project teams and report writers across the organization, using a client-service approach to help them embed environmental protection and climate resilience into their work
  • Manage, maintain, and improve tracking systems for the Environment and Climate Review process, communicating with various departments to ensure conformance
  • Work with Senior Environmental Project Managers within the Strategy and Planning Unit to build capacity across the organization by developing and supporting training sessions for internal staff
  • Provide analytical and project coordination support for other section projects (as required), including research, information synthesis, and assisting with engagement events to foster collaboration
Qualifications
  • University degree in business administration, public administration, environmental sciences or a related field
  • A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in a combination of: strategic and operational business planning, working with corporate performance measures and budgets, and business case development. Leadership and project management experience within a public sector environment would be beneficial
Assets:
  • Experience and/or training in a wide range of environmental subjects including climate resilience, environmental regulations, water quality, air quality, energy management, carbon accounting, emissions modelling, land development, or environmental management systems
Skills required for success:
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret complex environmental scientific information and translate it effectively for project teams and decision-makers
  • Strong political acumen with the ability to navigate politically sensitive situations, building an environment of trust and respect, and fostering positive change
  • Proven planning and organizational skills to manage multiple tasks effectively, often with constant deadline pressures
  • Knowledge of climate change mitigation, adaptation and environmental risk assessment processes
  • Continuously advocating for environmental and climate change and improvements in a manner that aligns with City Council’s priorities and the City’s plans, policies, and strategies
  • Demonstrated knowledge of applicable environmental legislation and regulations, as well as local, regional, national, and global sustainability and climate resilience issues.
  • Ability to work in cross-functional teams and collaborate with a variety of partners to gather and share information
  • Experience and/or training in a wide range of environmental subjects, such as climate change, climate adaptation, environmental regulations, water quality, energy management, and carbon accounting
  • Experience in contract management and procurement.
  • Intermediate to advanced understanding of Google Sheets.
  • Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (
) * Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusionApplicants may be testedWork Environment:
  • Note: This position ​may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement ​with ​the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite as per the Letter of Understanding between the City of Edmonton and Civic Service Union 52
  • The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advance
The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact employment@edmonton.ca. Learn more about our benefits .Up to 1 permanent full-time positionHours of Work: 33.75 hours per weekSalary Range: $50.108 - $63.318 (Hourly); $88,277.77 - $111,550.49 (Annually)Talent Acquisition Consultant: PO/VHEdmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.

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