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Environmental Professional

3 months ago


Dartmouth, Canada Halifax Full time
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.

We are seeking a strategic and passionate individual who wants to play a key role in creating a greener transit system. Join a growing team of professionals working to implement the Halifax Regional Municipality's ambitious climate action plan, HalifACT.

The Municipality 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.

Reporting to the Director of Environment & Climate Change and supporting Halifax Transit, this newly created position will focus on the Municipality's efforts to transition Halifax Transit fleet to zero-emissions vehicles and increase modal shift in alignment with HalifACT and the Integrated Mobility Plan. Halifax Transit is in the early stages of several large and complex initiatives, such as onboarding its first 60 electric buses, the Mill Cove Ferry Service project, and the Burnside Transit Centre Eco-rebuild project. In this period of rapid growth and increasing climate impacts, this position will support the transition to a more sustainable, climate-informed, and resilient transit system.

This position will:

Support research, funding applications, policy and project work to ensure they align with climate priorities.
Work on initiatives that demonstrate the connections between transit, modal shift, complete communities, sustainability, and climate change.
Conduct analysis, develop metrics, and support progress reporting.
Provide expertise in climate change, clean energy, and systems change as it pertains to Halifax Transit's priorities and initiatives.
Act as a liaison between Environment & Climate Change and Halifax Transit.
Act as Project Manager for the Greening Transit interdepartmental working group.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Undertakes research, data analysis, policy work, and reporting.
  • Initiates, implements, coordinates and administers environmental performance and related measurements and data for corporate environmental sustainability and climate change reporting and related efforts.
  • Writes and prepares reports, presentations, and background material for Council or other public forums.
  • Builds positive public and private sector relationships and partnerships.
  • Liaises and communicates with environment-related stakeholders and groups, HRM Boards, Community Councils and Regional Council.
  • Provides technical and administrative support to corporate and community environment and climate change strategies, initiatives, policies and programs.
  • Coordinates and administers the activities of consultants, contractors and other partners.
  • Assists with the preparation of proposals, tender documents, reports, and price agreements for environmental services.
  • May perform other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience:
  • University Degree in Environmental Engineering or a related degree.
  • A minimum of four (4) years' experience in directly related environment and climate change work.
  • Experience in one or more of the following areas: zero emissions vehicles, transit systems, sustainable transportation, climate mitigation and adaptation. This can include research, policy analysis and development, projects, programs, outreach and education, and consultation.
Technical/Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities:
  • Knowledge of environmental Science, sustainability and environmental performance measures.
  • Knowledge of environment-related provincial and federal environmental regulations and acts.
  • Knowledge of municipal acts, by-laws, policies and procedures.
  • Knowledge of environmental and climate science, issues, policies and approaches.
  • 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.
  • Strong project management and organizational skills.
  • Financial and policy analysis skills are considered an asset.
  • Proficient with computers with strong working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, databases and environmental performance measuring and reporting.
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.

COMPETENCIES: Developing Others, 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 222 Level 10, $44.06/hour

WORK LOCATION: Dartmouth Ferry Terminal (88 Alderney Dr, Dartmouth)

CLOSING DATE: Applications will be received up to 11:59 p.m. on June 25, 2024.

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.

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