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The City of Vancouver is seeking a highly skilled Urban Sustainability Specialist to join our Planning, Urban Design and Sustainability department. This role will play a key part in advancing the City's Climate Change Adaptation Strategy and Equity Framework.
Key Responsibilities- Conduct research and analysis to inform policy development and support communications and engagement related to climate adaptation and equity.
- Compile and interpret technical data, academic research, and best practices to inform Sustainability policy development.
- Carry out tasks and exercises decision-making related to day-to-day Sustainability Group initiatives with minimal supervision.
- Assist supervisors in the design, planning, and execution of larger Sustainability Group projects and initiatives.
- Develop production-ready materials, including presentations for senior management and other City staff.
- Write reports, including providing assistance in the writing and preparation of Council Reports.
- Conduct graphic design and analysis using desktop publishing software (Adobe Creative Suite).
- Respond to inquiries from other departments, the public, and external stakeholders.
- Organize and prepare materials for public awareness and engagement.
- Organize public meetings, workshops, and other engagement-related events.
- A university degree in urban planning, environmental science, sustainability, engineering, geography, or a related field, and some professional experience in a field related to sustainability.
- Considerable knowledge of current literature, trends, and developments in climate adaptation and urban sustainability.
- Some knowledge of local climate projections and climate adaptation priorities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to translate complex concepts into accurate, easily readable formats.
- Demonstrated graphics and computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop), or other similar graphic software.
- Strong research and analysis skills.
- Experience with public communications and engagement.
- Ability to prioritize tasks to meet prescribed deadlines and function as a team player.
- Ability to present work results, conclusions, and recommendations in graphic and written form.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with the public, other employees, and officials.
- A personal commitment to decolonization and equity.
- Familiarity with local climate projections and climate adaptation priorities.
- Experience working with diverse stakeholders and interest groups.
- Knowledge of the City's key environmental sustainability documents, including the Climate Change Adaptation Strategy and Climate Emergency Action Plan.
The City of Vancouver offers a flexible work program, allowing staff to work remotely 1-4 days a week from locations that are a daily commutable distance from their work at a City worksite. This position is eligible to be part of the Flexible Work Program.
Business Unit/Department: Planning, Urban Design & Sustainability (1275)
Affiliation: CUPE 15 Non Pks
Employment Type: Regular Full Time
Salary Information: Pay Grade GR-024: $42.04 to $49.65 per hour
Application Close: October 6, 2024
At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we serve. Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, including all genders, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process.
