Climate Action Specialist 2 Year Contract
Climate Action Specialist 2 Year Contract
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27-04-2025
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REPORTS TO: Director of Corporate Strategy
INITIAL PLACEMENT: Wincey Mills
Minimum Qualifications:
Date of Posting: Friday April 25th 2025
The application deadline: Monday May 12 2025 @9:00am #LIDNI
The County of Brant is committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. Accessibility accommodations are available for all stages of the recruitment process. If contacted for an employment opportunity please advise the County if you require accommodation.
We thank all applicants and advise that only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. Personal information submitted is collected under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
INITIAL PLACEMENT: Wincey Mills
Minimum Qualifications:
- Postsecondary education in environmental science geography climate science or a related field
- Three 3 years progressive experience in a related field
- Excellent project management and facilitation skills
- Broad knowledge of climate change issues and sustainable development principles and practices
- Strong research and data analytical skills with the ability to conduct rigorous research summarize findings and present recommendations
- Ability to balance multiple complex projects independently and as part of a team
- Demonstrated ability to develop and foster internal and external relationships
- Excellent written and oral presentation skills
- Ability to think strategically and creatively and use ingenuity to solve unique challenges
- Ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation including Federal and Provincial statutes and municipal bylaws
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital project management tools
- Valid Ontario Drivers license and access to a reliable vehicle
- Demonstrated safe working practices
- Political acumen and demonstrated political sensitivity
- Experience working in the municipal sector
- Experience with preparing and submitting applications for grant funding
- Champion the implementation of the projects and initiatives identified in the Countys Climate Action Plan including routine updates on the progress of the Plans implementation
- Provide expert advice both scientific and policy related to County departments in policy development by applying a climate lens to new initiatives and programs
- Manage the Countys energy management reporting required under O. Reg 25/23 and other data reporting requirements as identified
- Proactively identify grant funding for County projects to increase project viability and environmental sustainability
- Organize and direct effective project teams and undertake multistakeholder (both internal and external) engagement for the successful delivery of climate related projects and initiatives
- Proactively research key priorities and municipal sector trends and recommend options new initiatives or solutions for consideration
- Prepare reports and presentations to Council Standing Committees and internal and external committees and organizations
- Other duties as assigned
Date of Posting: Friday April 25th 2025
The application deadline: Monday May 12 2025 @9:00am #LIDNI
The County of Brant is committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. Accessibility accommodations are available for all stages of the recruitment process. If contacted for an employment opportunity please advise the County if you require accommodation.
We thank all applicants and advise that only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. Personal information submitted is collected under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
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