Climate Change Specialist

3 weeks ago

Mississauga, Canada City of Mississauga Full time

Req ID: 25447
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Number of Positions: 1
Closing Date: 09/09/2024

**Job Summary**:
As part of a collaborative team, you will work to empower, influence, and lead the integration of climate change into the city’s business practices. We are looking for a team player who is not afraid to take initiative and truly own their work and solve complex problems. Under the direction of the City of Mississauga’s Climate Change Programs Supervisor, the Climate Change Specialist will be responsible for leading aspects of the City’s climate resilience work, including implementing the City’s Urban Agriculture Strategy and developing and implementing climate resilience programs for the community and corporation.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Lead the implementation of the City’s Urban Agriculture Strategy.
- Lead the design and delivery of new projects and programs to advance the City’s work on climate change resilience as part of the City’s Climate Change Action Plan
- Support the update of the City’s resilience strategy for the community and corporation, including the completion of a social vulnerability assessment for the community.
- Work with the institutional, commercial, and industrial (ICI) sector to ensure they are incorporating resilience strategies in their operations.
- Provide analytical skills and specialized knowledge to cross-divisional working groups, the City’s Leadership Team, and the Mayor and Members of Council in furthering climate action corporately and in the community.
- Serve as a key liaison with interested internal and external groups, municipal partners, and other levels of government.
- Work with the Environment section and corporate communications team to support media releases and engagement efforts, including community events, panels, and engagement activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

**Skills and Qualifications**:

- Post-secondary education in climate change, urban planning, engineering, environmental studies, science, or related field or equivalent of work-related experience
- Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in environment and/or climate change sector. Note that, in the absence of a post-secondary education in a relevant field, total years of experience should be ten (10) years or more
- In-depth knowledge of climate change, including strategies and solutions for increased climate resilience, risk and vulnerability assessments, and climate data and science.
- Experience in running climate change programs and projects, preferably with a focus on increasing climate resilience. Experience in running urban agriculture programs and projects is an asset.
- Solid understanding of federal, provincial, and municipal policies & regulations, climate change trends, and technological solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively lead complex interdepartmental projects and to influence outcomes in a positive manner.
- Ability to negotiate and build consensus.
- Openness and willingness to learn new skills and a personal commitment to continuous development.
- Exceptional communication skills with proven experience developing and delivering formal and informal presentations and providing clear and concise written communication.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to embrace diverse perspectives and build and foster relationships.
- Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills supported by leadership competencies including agility, resourcefulness, and strategic thinking.
- Ability to self-manage in a timely and organized fashion and successfully engage in multiple initiatives simultaneously.
- Skills in Microsoft 365, including Outlook, MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint, are essential.

Hourly Rate/Salary: $ 86,858 - $ 115,812
Hours of Work: 35
Work Location: Civic Centre
Department/Division/Section: CMS/Community Services Dept, CMS/Parks, Forestry & Environment, Environment
Non-Union/Union: Non Union

All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act.

**Equity, Diversity and Inclusion**
The City of Mississauga is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion which broadly reflects the communities and residents we serve. Throughout the employee life cycle, the City is working to include an EDI lens to attract, retain and support the growth of diverse talent.

Learn more about the City’s commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

**Accommodations**
The City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in our selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

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