Job Description

Job ID:

54677

Job Category:

Project Management

Division & Section:

Environment, Climate & Forestry, Engagement & Capacity Building

Work Location:

Union Station, 61 Front Street W., Toronto, ON, M5J 1E5

Job Type & Duration:

Full-time, Temporary Vacancy (24 months)

Salary:

$87,800.00 - $116,745.00

Shift Information:

Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week

Affiliation:

Non-Union

Number of Positions Open:

1

Posting Period:

26-MAY-2025 to 09-JUN-2025



Striving towards making Toronto one of the most sustainable cities in the world, the Environment, Climate & Forestry Division facilitates the development of corporate-wide and community environmental and energy policies and programs in order to reduce the environmental footprint of the entire Toronto community, guided by the TransformTO Net Zero Strategy.



We are a group of diverse and enthusiastic professionals dedicated to long-term environmental and energy sustainability. If you are a passionate and innovative individual, able to pivot when priorities change, constantly curious, excited by excellent public policy, with a desire to advance the environmental and energy policies and programs, this is the place for you!



As part of the Engagement & Capacity Building team, you will support a range of activities including, but not limited to community engagement, community grants, program development and delivery, strategy implementation, and more.



In this role, you will work to advance climate action in communities including the design and delivery of community grant programs.

Major Responsibilities:

Leads the engagement of Toronto's diverse communities in climate action, with particular focus on implementing the recommendations from the TransformTO Net Zero Strategy and the Toronto Action Plan to Confront Anti-Black Racism. Partners with Black-mandated organizations to consult and advance civic engagement with Toronto's Black communities. Develops and implements outreach and engagement initiatives with a specific focus on engagement with Black communities in environment / climate change topics. Leads the development and administration of a community grant program. Develops, implements, monitors, and evaluates detailed plans and recommends policies, programs, and/or procedures regarding specific requirements related to the Environment, Climate & Forestry Division. Conducts research into assigned area ensuring that such research takes into account developments within the field, corporate policies and practices, legislation and initiatives by other levels of government and historical relationships with Afrodiasporic Communities including gaps, erasures and community sensitivities. Provides input into and administers assigned budget, ensuring that expenditures are controlled and maintained within approved budget limitations. Creates, shares and/or exchanges information and ideas in virtual communities and social networks ensuring connectivity with the public and the development of relationships. Acts as an advocate for diverse Black communities within the division with project teams, project managers, senior management, other corporate divisions and individual Councillors. Facilitates requests originating from elected officials, other divisions and the public, coordinates divisional input and assesses project feasibility within current programs. Supervises project team members and support staff, including work term students. Monitors projects to ensure completion in accordance with approved plans and agreements of undertaking. Prepares project plans, reports and status updates for senior staff. Regularly updates documentation on Divisional initiatives. Researches, writes and designs audience-appropriate communications materials (e.g. newsletters, flyers, letters, etc.). Participates in the process of planning and developing long range objectives for the Division. Keeps up-to-date on relevant research and coordinates with relevant divisional staff on project-related data and analysis. Develops training course materials, conducts training and provides presentations as required for various levels of internal and external management/stakeholders. Represents the Division as required at meetings and at project-related community consultations that have an impact on the delivery of its programs. Acts as resource person for inquiries related to Divisional activities. Ensures that engagement activities support strategic divisional and corporate plans and programs (including but not limited to the Reconciliation Action Plan, the Toronto Action Plan to Confront Anti-Black Racism, the Data for Equity Strategy, and TransformTO).

Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

Lived experience as a person of African-descent and/or Black with an Anti-Black Racism lens or system of analysis.

Education in environmental studies/policy/science, urban planning/studies, public/policy administration or a relevant discipline or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Experience in the design and delivery of public engagement and consultation programs, as well as working with community partners to implement project plans.

Experience with environment/climate change, working with community partners and engagement with communities, particularly Black communities, on environment/climate topics.

Experience supporting the delivery of a community grant/incentive program.

Excellent written communications skills, including the ability to interpret technical information into a written form that is understandable by the general public, excellent report writing, and briefing material preparation.

Strong presentation and public speaking skills, including the ability to speak with knowledge and assurance in front of an audience, able to deliver to various levels of staff and other groups.

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with public and staff, as well as strategic planning, problem-solving and conflict management skills.

Excellent organizational and project management skills, including a proven ability to manage multiple projects at once, coupled with strong attention to detail.

Proficiency with a variety of software including, MS Office (i.e. Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), MS Project, social media platforms and database software packages. Web content management would be considered an asset.

Familiarity with Ontario Statutes, including Occupational Health and Safety Act, employment standards, labour and human rights, and other applicable government legislation. Ability to support the Toronto Public Service values to ensure a culture that champions equity, diversity and respectful workplaces.

Sensitivity towards and understanding of the diversity of knowledge, lived experiences, perspectives and narratives, language, literacy levels, cultural and ethnic diversity in Black communities throughout Toronto.

Expertise in anti-oppression and trauma-informed approaches to public consultation and engagement is an asset.

Ability to work evenings and weekends, as required.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City's commitment to employment equity.

Accommodation

The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the

application process

is available upon request. Learn more about the City's Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process.