Project Coordinator Climate Change
City of Ottawa, Department of Planning, Real Estate & Economic Development based in Ottawa, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Project Coordinator Climate Change. The City of Ottawa’s Department of Planning, Real Estate & Economic Development serves as a strategic hub for urban development and economic growth initiatives. The department collaborates with stakeholders to devise comprehensive plans for sustainable growth and vibrant communities. The Department ensures Ottawa remains a thriving and livable city for residents and businesses alike The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
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Job Description:
Employer Name: City of Ottawa
Department: Planning, Real Estate & Economic Development Department
Service: Economic Development Services
Position: Project Coordinator Climate Change
No of Vacancies: 1
Salary: $74,590.88 - $90,759.76 Annually
Employment Type: 2 Full-time Temporary (up to 2 years) and 1 Full-time Temporary (up to 1 year)
Job Category: Planning and Infrastructure
Location: Ottawa, ON, CA
Job Location: City Hall,110 Laurier Avenue West
Weakly Hours: 35.00 hours per week
Affiliation: CIPP
Schedule: Full-time
Requisition ID/Job ID: 10595
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have 4-year degree in Environmental Science (Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, and Physical Geography)
Experience: Candidates should have three years of related experience in research, data analysis, program development, delivery and analysis, project management, project evaluation and technical support
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should have the ability to work effectively in both a team setting and independently with minimum supervision
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should be knowledgeable in best practices in climate change mitigation or adaptation, and/or energy efficiency, conservation, or generation
- The candidates should possess a general knowledge of relevant corporate and departmental policies and procedures
- The candidates should have knowledge of the energy and emissions landscape in Ottawa and Ontario, including energy generation and distribution infrastructure and greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) sources. Knowledge of the provincial regulatory framework and agencies is an asset
- The candidates should have knowledge of the climate hazards, risks, and vulnerabilities in Ottawa and Ontario
- The candidates should be familiar with legislation, policies, regulations, guidelines, and operational procedures relevant to the operational area
- The candidates should demonstrate proficiency in principles and techniques of project planning and management
- The candidates should have expertise in communications and stakeholder engagement techniques and processes
- The candidates should be skilled in research, data analysis, statistical analysis, and report writing techniques and processes
- The candidates should be experienced in program and project evaluation and performance measurement processes
- The candidates should have knowledge of business process flow modeling and business improvement methodologies
- The candidates should be proficient in techniques for cost-benefit analysis, performance evaluation, and benchmarking
- The candidates should be adept in research, surveying, data collection, and analyses methodologies
- The candidates should be proficient in MS Office
- The candidates should have knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers
- The candidates should be able to work independently, as well as cooperatively and collaboratively with all staff as part of a team
- The candidates should possess organizational skills and flexibility to plan, initiate, organize, and prioritize their own work in an environment of evolution and rapid change, and to balance multiple demands, conflicting priorities, and pressures
- The candidates should provide technical support to plan, lead, coordinate, and implement assigned work
- The candidates should be able to conduct research/reviews, compile/analyze issues/data, make judgments on the interpretation of issues/data, and formulate recommendations
- The candidates should possess excellent consultative, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to persuade/influence others and to bring conflicting points of view to consensus
- The candidates should have strong evaluation, analytical, and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to make decisions
- The candidates should possess strong assertive verbal and written communication, presentation, and report writing skills
- The candidates should have experience in a fast-paced, political environment with diverse stakeholders
- The candidates should be innovative and able to demonstrate a results-oriented approach to problem-solving
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to provide a range of research, data analysis, project coordination, and stakeholder engagement services and support to the Climate Change and Resiliency section
- The candidates should be able to support corporate and community plans, programs, projects, and policies related to greenhouse gas mitigation, energy efficiency, energy conservation, energy and emissions modeling, renewable energy and storage, building retrofits, electric vehicles, electricity, renewable natural gas, district energy, and transportation
- The candidates should be able to build resilience to the changing climate conditions such as higher temperatures, more rainfall, and more extreme weather like floods, windstorms, or freezing rain
- The candidates should be able to support the implementation of the Climate Change Master Plan, specifically as it relates to carbon budget and accounting frameworks, corporate and community greenhouse gas emissions data collection, calculations and inventories, key performance indicators, coordination of the climate lens in the annual budget, and annual reporting
- The candidates should be able to utilize experience with data analysis and greenhouse gas emissions calculations, which are considered strengths for this position, as well as researching and communication skills
- The candidates should be able to support emerging programs, primarily as they relate to district energy, community heating, and buildings
- The candidates should be able to conduct surveys of building owners and residents, investigate government and private projects and programs, and explore technical developments related to heating energy sources and systems
- The candidates should be able to work on tasks related to municipal buildings such as building retrofits and renewable electricity generation
- The candidates should be able to assist with Electric Vehicle charging, communications, and general project coordination as needs or opportunities arise
- The candidates should be able to support the implementation of the Better Buildings Ottawa Benchmarking Program
- The candidates should be able to recruit private buildings to participate in the program, support their data entry, manage program communications and incentives, analyze the program impact, liaise with consultants and provincial regulators, and support capacity-building activities
- The ideal candidate should be able to possess a mix of building science and data analysis skills, as well as communications and outreach capabilities
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!