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As an Environmental Programs Strategist, you will shape and lead environment programs that currently focus on watershed resiliency with a primary focus on the design, implementation and monitoring of water efficiency programs. You will support the Climate and Environment business unit outcomes and achieve organizational environmental goals to strengthen corporate and Council decision-making. You will provide implementation oversight, strategic expertise, analysis, and advice to senior leadership. Primary duties include:
Lead and coordinate the implementation of environmental programs, ensuring relevant Council priorities, business unit divisional goals, and City environmental outcomes are successfully achieved.
Provide critical thinking, research, strategic analysis, and aggregated subject matter expertise to inform program and business decisions.
Maintain a general (not expert) level of knowledge and current information for each environmental program assignment.
Collaborate with, support, and facilitate an extended program team working on diverse projects and actions to achieve the common program goals.
Lead projects or actions within an environmental program to completion or to transition to another team for operational sustainment.
Prepare reporting, presentations, and communication on environmental programs progress, adaptive implementation, and outcomes for senior management, Council, and other interested parties.
Provide program input into the development of new environmental plans, policy, and programs to enable practical implementation.
Qualifications
A degree in environmental science, environmental studies, natural resource management, social science, public policy, economics or a related field and at least 10 years of experience; OR
A graduate degree in environmental science, environmental studies, natural resource management, social science, public policy, business administration or a related field and at least 8 years of experience.
Experience must include program management in the environment or water sector, strategic planning, complex problem solving, research/analysis, and engagement/facilitation.
Experience in program planning, design, implementation and evaluation is essential.
Experience in water efficiency program development, qualitative and quantitative research and analysis, program evaluation and financial analysis would be considered as assets.
Strong analytical, problem solving, communication, time management, and strategic thinking skills are essential as well as the ability to prioritize, build consensus among collaborators, manage ambiguity, and influence without authority.
Pre-employment Requirements
Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
Workstyle
This position may be eligible to work from home for at least part of the time as one of several flexible work options available to City employees. These arrangements depend on the operational requirements of the role, employee suitability, and are subject to change based on operational needs and corporate direction.