Job Description

Job Posting

Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications for the permanent full-time position of Climate Engagement Specialist in the Environment & Climate Change division with Property, Fleet & Environment. Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is committed to reflecting the community it serves and recognizing Diversity and Inclusion as one of the Municipality\'s core values. We have an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented in the workforce, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and 2SLGBTQ+ Persons. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application.

The Municipality\'s climate strategy (HalifACT), incorporates climate mitigation and adaptation targets and actions by our organization, stakeholders and the wider community. We are at a critical junction in climate change action, and are seeking a passionate, knowledgeable and experienced individual to join our team. Mobilizing and supporting action by all stakeholders is critical for achieving our climate goals. The Climate Engagement Specialist is a senior professional specialized in engagement, collaboration, facilitation, capacity building and collective impact.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages, supports, grows and enables the HalifACT stakeholder network and other key partners in climate action by:
• Supporting the planning and facilitation of ongoing stakeholder engagement meetings
• Using dynamic and creative approaches to build momentum to achieve tangible climate outcomes
• Developing and implementing strategies to reach, inform and mobilize stakeholders
• Builds and maintains positive relationships and partnerships with the public, community and private sector by:
• Convening, facilitating and participating in various meetings and events.
• Working to progress the climate agenda using custom-built facilitation approaches that meet the needs of the participants.
• Using effective and novel engagement approaches appropriate for diverse audiences.
• Represents the division in various public forums.
• Facilitates public, stakeholder and Council support for municipal initiatives.
• Liaises and communicates with environment-related stakeholders and groups, HRM Boards, Committees, Community Councils and Regional Council.
• Writing clear and compelling invitations and reports for internal decision makers, stakeholders and the public.
• Works with communities to advance climate goals and build resilience and community capacity.
• Works to engage and support residents in traditionally marginalized and underserved communities and with climate-vulnerable communities.
• Builds capacity for collaboration and innovation within teams and stakeholders.
• Provides tangible tools and methods for collective impact to work across silos and move beyond linear and business-as-usual planning approaches into ways of working that appropriately address complex issues.
• Cultivates an innovation ecosystem that supports team prototypes and projects using a collective impact approach to addressing climate change.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:

• University Degree in arts or science, commerce, or a related field.
• An applied science or arts degree may also be considered.
• A minimum of four (4) years\' experience in stakeholder engagement related to environment and/or climate change, in engaging diverse communities and stakeholders, and in building partnerships to address complex issues.
• Specific experience and/or expertise in working with government, the private sector, non-profits, academics, the Mi\'kmaq, and African Nova Scotian communities.
• Experience working on climate change mitigation and adaptation.

Technical/Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities:

• Experience organizing and facilitating strategic discussions, events and workshops across sectors, cultures, disciplines, and belief systems.
• Knowledge of effective and novel engagement approaches appropriate for diverse audiences.
• Knowledge and experience in virtual engagement.
• Familiarity with climate change mitigation and adaptation.
• Familiarity with climate action in the Halifax Regional Municipality.
• Familiarity with stakeholders\' roles and responsibilities related to climate change mitigation and adaptation.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively on complex issues in a team environment.
• Trained and experienced with collective impact approaches to addressing climate change.

Security Clearance Requirements: Applicants may be required to complete an employment security screening check.

Please note - Testing may be conducted as a component of the selection process to assess technical and job specific knowledge. Candidates, who are selected for testing, may be tested in a group setting, scheduled at the employer\'s discretion. Interviews, testing, and in-person recruitment activities are being conducted in adherence with current COVID-19 Public Health protocols.

COMPETENCIES: Communications, Conflict Management, Customer Service, Innovation, Managing Change, Networking/Relationship Building, Organization and Planning, Teamwork and Cooperation, Valuing Diversity

WORK STATUS: Permanent, full time

HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 35 hours per week.

SALARY: Level 9, NSUPE $37.76/hr

WORK LOCATION: 88 Alderney Drive, 3rd floor Dartmouth Ferry Terminal

CLOSING DATE: Applications will be received up to 11:59 p.m. on March 7, 2023.

This is a bargaining unit position. External applicants will only be considered if there are no qualified bargaining unit candidates.

Please note: We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for interview/testing will be contacted.

During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) and who require accommodation, should discuss their needs with the Recruiter when invited to the assessment process.

(position # 78627695)

Halifax