Description

Sustainability Advisor
Competition Number	2024-385	Job Code	1203
Posting Date	November 5, 2024	Closing Date	November 26, 2024(at 6:00pm)
Job Status	Permanent Full-Time
TheCity of Kitcheneris a vibrant and dynamic city of approximately 292,000, in the heart of southwestern Ontario. As the largest municipality in Waterloo Region, Kitchener continues to be poised for development and growth, enhancing its reputation as a leader in city-building and innovation, with nationally recognized strategies to build itsneighbourhoods, its digitalinfrastructureand its diverse economy. TheCity of Kitcheneris WHERE you want to work! Learn more about the top reasons to join us: Why work at the City of Kitchener
Position Overview: Reporting to the Corporate Sustainability Officer in the Sustainability Office, Office of the GM, Development Services, this position advances the development of strategy, enables shared measurement, policy, mobilizes resources and builds capacity and engagement across our organization and community. This position is responsible for supporting the advancement of corporate and community sustainability planning with a significant focus on climate change action (both mitigation and adaptation). The position considers and integrates the following dimensions in its work within both the corporation and community: Technical (facilities, equipment, and operations) Organizational (corporate policy, processes, and culture) Behavioural (user groups of facilities and equipment, staff and citizens) This role advances inter-departmental planning and the integration of these dimensions across the organization into corporate and community policy, practice, programs, strategy, and reporting progress in order to make transformational impact on goals such as becoming a net-zero organization and playing an active role in a corporate and community energy transition.
Responsibilities: Guide Vision, Strategy and Reporting Lead data collection, research, and analysis, compiling information, monitoring, and verification to advance data as an asset in strategy development, reporting progress and storytelling. Lead and coordinate measurement, monitoring and reporting into several frameworks including FCM PCP, SWR impact report, WCCD/ISO37120, CDP,Corporate Climate Action Plan 2.0, ClimateActionWR -TransformWR and City of Kitchener Strategic Plan. Manage corporate GHG inventory and database Research best practice, support the development and implementation of policy, programs, projects, budgets and workplans on the energy transition and decarbonization strategies as well as sustainability more broadly. Project manage the development, implementation, monitoring and improvement of policy, databases, programs and strategy. Author and contribute to Council reports, briefing notes and public communication (written, verbal, on line and in person). Build Engagement, Capacity and Mobilize Resources Lead and support coordinated internal and external teams of subject matter experts (e.g. from Facilities Management, Fleet and Equipment, Economic Development, Finance, Utilities) and cross functional teams (with sometimes diverse and competing points of view, and priorities) in the development of strategies, projects, grant applications, policy and programs including leading and supporting meetings (in person and virtual, conversations, workshops, events, and training), keeping members informed, on track and cohesive in identifying and working towards common goals. Lead planning and delivery of corporate and community outreach and engagement activities (e.g., Earth Hour/Day and consultations with staff, the public, academia and other strategic partners). Build literacy around climate change and related topics (e.g., develop literacy modules about climate change, make presentations, prepare other materials). Build, maintain and leverage the support of networks (e.g., utility providers, ClimateActionWR, Reep Green Solutions, WRCommunity Energy, Sustainable Waterloo Region, post-secondary institutions). Offer expertise and capacity across the organization (including to staff and divisional senior management) and community to support climate action (e.g., project delivery). Act as staff liaise or Kitchener representative to committees and teams (e.g. Council Advisory Committee on Climate Change and the Environment, Fleet User Working Group and other committees/teams). Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements: 4 years Honours Degree in Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Climate Change, or related discipline. 2-4 years of related experience (in the municipal sector would be considered an asset). General knowledge of municipal programs and core service delivery with a solid understanding of municipal scope of influence on climate action related to energy and emissions, direct and indirect control, corporate and community responsibility. Ability to build and sustain relationships over time within the organization, and across sectors and with strategic partners in the community in order to build trust, collaborate and make progress on the work. Project management skills to manage multi-stakeholder projects. Ability to write project plans, including project schedules, scope, timelines, budget, reports, correspondence, RFP and project documentation and filing. Ability to research, obtain and analyze data and other technical information (including legislation, technical reports, and manuals) from multiple sources to identify trends, key messages, make recommendations, to inform the development and implementation of solutions (including policy, programs, standards, and strategies). Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet multiple and competing priorities, deadlines, and achieve results. Ability to schedule, lead and support meetings (in person and online), both technically and administratively by taking minutes, capturing actions, ensuring accountability and progress occurs between meetings. Ability to adapt to a constantly evolving field/sector and navigate effectively in uncertainty. Effective communicator (written and verbal) coupled with the interpersonal skills needed to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization. Computer skills with ability to use software such as Microsoft Office, and strong skills in Excel to manage data. Ability to adjust schedule to work evenings to accommodate meetings. Be future focused and envision transformation that will include ‘quickwins’and actions that may take many years to unfold as technology continues to improve and change. Excellent project management skills and a strong operational focus. Ability to work independently with exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail and follow through. Strong problem solving, analytical and decision-making skills. Reliable with a good attitude and employment record.
The City of Kitchener is committed to an equity-driven, inclusive, accessible, and barrier-free recruitment and selection process, and to ensuring our workforce reflects the full diversity of the community we serve. We welcome applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ persons, as well as other equity deserving groups. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please contact Human Resources at [email protected], or 519-741-2200 ext. 7261 to make your needs known, so that we can support your full and equal participation throughout the hiring process. We appreciate the interest of all applicants. Only candidates whose skills, experience and qualifications meet the requirements of the position will be contacted. Please note that as per Human Resources Policy HUM-HIR-110, "Employment of Relatives of Staff Members and Elected Officials": "The immediate relatives of staff of the Human Resources Division, all Directors, General Managers, or the Chief Administrative Officer and Elected Officials shall not be employed by the City in any capacity. The immediate relatives of all other Management personnel shall not be employed where such employment would be: 1. within the same Department in the case of permanent full-time, temporary full-time and part-time classifications. 2. within the same Division in the case of students."
Department	Development Services	Division	Office of the GM, Development Services
Union Affiliation	CUPE 791	Number of Positions	1
Hours of Work	35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Location
Initial Location	City Hall	City	Kitchener
Compensation
Salary Range	$81,314 - $101,643 annually	Grade/Band	9

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