Project Coordinator Full-time Job

The City of Edmonton's Planning and Environment Services Branch is looking for up to two professionals who are passionate about climate resilience, energy efficiency and low carbon mobility programs. Each position will have a specific focus area, working to support the implementation of Edmonton's key environmental strategies including the Community Energy Transition Strategy & Action Plan, as well as the Climate Resilient Edmonton: Adaptation Strategy & Action Plan. While contributing to the implementation of strategic actions, specific focus areas for these positions will include supporting the Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP) and Community Mobilization (engaging citizens through education, programs, and resources to enhance participation in climate action).

Focusing on energy transition and climate adaptation, these positions will explore opportunities and initiatives, and develop and deliver educational tools and behavior change programs to achieve greenhouse gas reduction and climate adaptation goals. In collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, the positions will coordinate a variety of projects that increase community knowledge and build capacity, implement marketing strategies and develop energy transition and climate resilience programs. 

These positions will require expertise in areas including education, outreach, program planning, contract management and marketing. The successful candidates will require skills in project management and have the ability to develop compelling business cases associated with low carbon transportation and/or community mobilization objectives. A portion of the responsibilities will include interacting and developing relationships with industry, business owners, community organizations and citizens, among others. Reporting to the Program Manager, and working collaboratively with technical, environmental and engineering specialists, the Program Coordinator will help achieve environmental objectives and targets by: 

• Planning, supporting and coordinating activities to maintain and continuously improve the climate resilience community programs and contribute to implementing policy through programs
• Conducting climate change projects and activities including research, report writing, developing and implementing supports that advance strategic market transformation objectives, regulations and community mobilization
• Ongoing measurement and evaluation of climate change projects and programs related to energy transition and climate adaptation and development of corrective actions, as required, ensuring integration with other departments and aligned with the City’s and Council’s vision
• Providing support and recommendations for other project teams advancing work related to environment and climate resilience outcomes

These positions encompass a strategic systems thinking project coordination role that works across the corporation and external community to integrate various climate change community programs. This position is responsible for developing and coordinating complex multi-faceted programs and initiatives that incorporate data and research, behavioral change theory and effective promotional activities to deliver on Council’s goals.

With a focus on the City of Edmonton’s Cultural Commitments to be Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, you will:

• Plan, support and coordinate environmental activities to help meet climate resilience targets set out in the city of Edmonton’s Climate Resilience Policy C627, the Community Energy Transition Strategy, the Climate Resilient Edmonton: Adaptation Strategy and Action Plan, the City Plan and ConnectEdmonton
• Develop presentations, reports, project charters, supporting documents, business cases, contract agreements and related program planning and management materials
• Seek and secure funding for Environment & Climate Resilience community programs
• Identify evaluation processes and measure program performance with timelines and milestones; provide recommendations for strategy and plan updates and continuous improvement actions
• Manage and communicate key program performance measures through reporting on regular frequency
• Coordinate and deliver activities, outreach programs and events to engage industry, business owners, community organizations and citizens, among others, related to climate change
• Support climate mobilization and capacity building efforts including educational programs, building and strengthening partnerships, active communication and community initiative mobilization and citizen participation
• Lead integrated marketing campaigns in collaboration with Communications and Engagement Services to promote community programs,including development, coordination and promotion of communications, educational materials and engagement strategies related to environment and climate actions
• Develop strategies to build positive social norms and promote behavioral changes around acting on climate change; expand networks and key influencers
• Perform other related duties 

Qualifications

• University degree in business administration, political science, environmental sciences, arts, communications, human sciences or a related field
• A minimum of five (5) years of directly related work experience is required. Leadership, project management, and community engagement/outreach experience within a public sector environment and/or with climate change  would be beneficial
• Membership within a professional association in a relevant field would be an asset
• Extensive knowledge of climate action and community mobilization, including program design, delivery and management
• Significant knowledge of one or more of the following topics: low carbon transportation, micromobility, energy efficiency, energy poverty, renewable energy, climate adaptation and climate equity
• Knowledge of work methods, studies, analyses and practices related to climate change
• Knowledge and experience in strategic and business planning, the business planning cycle and process with a systems thinking approach
• Knowledge of marketing strategies and promotional activities
• Experience in preparing and presenting briefs and reports for leadership
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong presentation and facilitation experience
• Excellent proofreading skills (grammar, punctuation, spelling) with a high level of accuracy
• Experience and skill in the use of analytics, and data intelligence to support decision making processes
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships as necessitated by work assignments
• Demonstrated ability to achieve results in the context of a respectful, inclusive and service-minded style
• Demonstrate alignment with the Cultural Commitments of Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, fostering an environment for others to do the same. For more information on the City’s Cultural Commitments, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture
• Demonstrate the foundational competencies, key behaviours and attributes of the City’s six leadership competencies: Courage, Inclusivity, Values-Based Influencer, Collaborative Networker, Systems Thinker and Creative Innovator.  For more information on the City’s leadership competencies, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture
• Applicants may be tested

The City of Edmonton is committed to inclusive, respectful and equitable workplaces that represent the communities we serve. We continuously improve our systems, policies and practices to remove barriers and ensure our employees, in all their diversity, can succeed. We value applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourage you to apply. To learn more, see the Art of Inclusion: Our Diversity and Inclusion Framework here: https://bit.ly/3hd2d95

The City of Edmonton strives to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the application and selection process. If you would like to request an accommodation at any stage of the process, please contact [email protected].

Up to 1 permanent full-time position and up to 1 temporary 11 month position available 

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week
The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advance.
Salary: $44.744 - $56.536 (Hourly); $93,425.470 - $118,047.170 (Annually)
Talent Acquisition Consultant: RD/JF

Classification Title: Strategic Planning Analyst II - 8 hr
Posting Date: May 16, 2024
Closing Date: May 30, 2024 11:59:00 PM (MDT)
Number of Openings (up to): 2 - Permanent and Temporary Positions Full-time
Union: CSU 52
Department: Urban Planning and Economy
Work Location(s): 9th Floor Edmonton Tower, 10111 104 Avenue Edmonton T5J 0J4

Edmonton (/ˈɛdməntən/ ED-mən-tən) is the capital city of the Canadian province of Alberta. Edmonton is situated on the North Saskatchewan River and is the centre of the Edmonton Metropolitan Region, which is surrounded by Alberta's central region. The city anchors the northern end of what Statistics Canada defines as the "CalgaryEdmonton Corridor", a region spanning between Edmonton and the city of Calgary, Albertas largest city, which includes the many smaller municipalities between the two.[14]
As of 2021, Edmonton had a city population of 1,010,899 and a metropolitan population of 1,418,118, making it the fifth-largest city[15][16] and sixth-largest metropolitan area (CMA) in Canada.[17][18] Edmonton is both the northernmost city and metropolitan area in North America to have a population of over one million.[19] A resident of Edmonton is known as an Edmontonian.