Job Description
Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications for the permanent position of Environmental Professional with the Environment & Climate Change division of Property, Fleet & Environment.

Join a growing team of professionals working to implement the Halifax Regional Municipality's ambitious climate action plan, HalifACT.

Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) 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 Manager Climate Governance & Collective Impact this position will lead the annual HalifACT reporting process including data collection, stakeholder relations and final report production. This position will also partner with Halifax Transit on informing the delivery of Greening Transit initiatives and leading the Greening Transit Working Group which supports the transition to a more sustainable, climate-informed, and resilient transit system.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Writes and prepares reports including the HalifACT Annual Report, presentations, and background material for Council or other public forums.
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.
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.
Oversee the annual reporting process including conducting analysis and data collection to report production and delivery.
Provide climate and environment lens and expertise to support the Climate Governance model and the Greening Transit portfolio.
Act as a liaison between Environment & Climate Change and Halifax Transit and lead the Greening Transit Working Group.
Support research, funding applications, policy and project work to ensure they align with climate priorities.
Provide expertise in climate change and systems change as it pertains to HalifACT initiatives and the Climate Governance portfolio.
May perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience:

University Degree in Environmental Science 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: climate governance and reporting, transit systems, sustainable transportation, climate mitigation and adaptation and change management. 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 – Applicants are responsible to include all information that they wish to have taken into consideration in the review of their application, and applicants are required to provide full details of experience or training referenced in the posting. Applicants may be screened out of this competition at preliminary stages of review based on the insufficiency of the information provided, and the award of this position may be made solely on the basis of the information provided in the electronic submission without any requirement that the Employer contact the candidate for further elaboration on information referenced in the application.

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, fulltime

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 April 21,2026

Please note: We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for interview/testing will be contacted.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide proof of their qualifications, including, but not limited to, educational credentials, professional licenses, and relevant certifications.

To ensure a fair and equitable hiring process, candidates are expected to complete all parts of the recruitment process, including assessments, assignments, and interviews independently and without the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools or other forms of external assistance. The use of AI to complete any component of the hiring process is not permitted and may result in disqualification from consideration.

This is a bargaining unit position. External applicants will only be considered if there are no qualified bargaining unit candidates.

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.

During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as interview or testing) and who require an accommodation, should discuss their needs with the Talent Acquisition Advisor when invited to the assessment process. For more information on our accommodation process please click on the link;
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