Job Description

At the City of Abbotsford our people are our greatest asset. We offer a wide range of diverse, stimulating and rewarding career opportunities that support and recognize high levels of performance. In Abbotsford, we work strongly to create a challenging and rewarding environment for our employees to thrive. We invite you to become part of a place that has strong corporate and organizational values, rewarding career paths, challenging opportunities and an engaging and dynamic team to work with.
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As a growing and dynamic City of over 150,000 people, Abbotsford is home to a rich variety of cultural resources. The City of Abbotsford is offering an incredible opportunity for a highly motivated, knowledgeable climate action professional to join our team as Manager, Energy & Climate Action . This permanent role leads the City' implementation of strategic goals related to climate change mitigation in both the corporate and community portfolios.
As a key member of the Engineering & Regional Utilities leadership team and reporting to the Director, Environmental Services and working across all departments and with multiple external stakeholders (e.g., senior levels of governments, BC Hydro, FortisBC, local government networks, etc.), the Manager, Energy and Climate Action is responsible for developing and implementing strategic direction in all City matters related to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The incumbent provides expertise and strategic advice on climate and energy issues at both the corporate and community level; develops, recommends and implements policies; advises senior leadership and Council on these issues; ensures climate action activities are in alignment with the City's strategic priorities; and develops complex revenue-generating scenarios to ensure the portfolio is pursued in a fiscally responsible manner. The incumbent manages a specialized team that implements corporate and community-wide mitigation projects and programs. The Manager, Energy & Climate Action ensures successful delivery of high-profile capital projects.
Essential abilities to be successful in this position include: ability to develop and maintain productive relationships with Staff, energy utilities and levels of government, and other partner organizations; and ability to lead teams in delivering complex capital projects. Experience in community and corporate policy in a local government setting is required.
The successful candidate will possess:
A Bachelor's degree in Business, Planning, Environmental Sustainability or related field. A graduate degree is preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience, supplemented by any of the following professional designations:
Masters of Business Administration
Masters of Energy Engineering
Registered Professional Engineer
Registered Professional Planner
Certified Energy Manager
A minimum of 7 years of progressively professional related experience is desired, including sound knowledge of the delivery of energy and climate action projects, strategic energy management, and budget planning and control, preferably in a unionized environment.
Closing Date: September 13, 2022
The City of Abbotsford is committed to creating a workplace that fosters a culture of diversity and inclusion by attracting, retaining and developing a talented and diverse workforce which broadly reflects the community and citizens we serve. As such, we encourage applications from individuals from all genders, backgrounds and underrepresented groups. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.
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