Job Description

Job Posting
Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications for the permanent position of Environmental Professional - Climate Change Specialist, with the Environment & Climate Change division of 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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 key focus for this position is to mainstream climate action internally across the organization to move at the speed and scale required to achieve our climate goals. This includes leading a change management process and implementing the newly-adopted governance model for HalifACT.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists with all aspects of the implementation of HalifACT - Acting on Climate Together, Halifax\'s climate action plan.
• Leads the development and coordination of HalifACT-related working groups and ensures proper two-way communication of information.
• Participates in and drives the mainstreaming of climate action across the organization through working groups, support, outreach and collaboration.
• Collects, prepares, writes and organizes memos, reports and presentations.
• Identifies and advances opportunities to improve understanding and awareness of climate change with other HRM business units, Council and members of the public.
• Facilitates teams and stakeholder groups to build relationships and achieve positive outcomes.
• Represents the division in various public forums.
• Liaises and communicates with stakeholders and groups, HRM Boards, Committees, Community Councils and Regional Council.
• Assists in the preparation of Regional Council Reports and other public documents.
• Coordinates and administers the activities of consultants and contractors.
• Coordinates with technical support staff, e.g. GIS mapping technicians and summer staff.
• Assists with the preparation of proposals, funding applications, tender documents, reports and price agreements for climate services.
• Manages environmental projects and programs.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:

• University Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or other related degree;
• An applied environment, science, or engineering degree may also be considered;
• A minimum of four (4) years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in directly related environment and climate change work, and
• Experience and training in change management and/or environmental education considered an asset.

Technical/Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities:

• Knowledge of environmental sustainability and environmental performance measurement.
• Knowledge of provincial and federal environmental regulations and acts.
• Knowledge of municipal acts, by-laws, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of climate change mitigation and adaptation science, issues, policies, programs and plans.
• Understanding of current and predicted future climate change risks at the local, provincial, national and international scales.
• Awareness of current climate change efforts in HRM, NS, nationally and internationally.
• Possesses excellent communication and engagement skills.
• Proficient with computers with strong working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, databases and environmental performance measuring and reporting.
• Financial and policy analysis skills are considered an asset.
• Experience in collective impact considered an asset.

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

Please note \xe2\x80\x93 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\xe2\x80\x99s discretion. Interviews, testing, and in-person recruitment activities are being conducted in adherence with current COVID-19 Public Health protocols.

COMPETENCIES: Analytical Thinking, Communication, Customer Service, Networking/Relationship Building, Valuing Diversity

WORK STATUS: Permanent, full time

HOURS OF WORK: Monday - Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm, 35 hours per week

SALARY: NSGEU Local 222, Level 10, $40.32 per hour

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

CLOSING DATE: Applications will be received up to 11:59 pm on April 23, 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 # 78608755)