Job ID: 46711
- Job Category: Project Management
- Division & Section: Environment & Climate, Environment & Climate Planning
- Work Location: Union Station, 65 Front St. W.
- Job Type & Duration: Full-Time, Temporary (12 month) Vacancy
- Salary: $86,716.00 to $112,255.00
- Shift Information: 9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday; hybrid per week
- Affiliation: Non-Union
- Number of Positions Open: 1
- Posting Period: 3-JUL-2024 to 17-JUL-2024
Striving towards making Toronto one of the most sustainable cities in the world, the Environment and Climate Division (E&C) facilitates the development of corporate-wide environmental and energy policies and programs. E&C manages initiatives and programs that seek to reduce the environmental footprint of the entire Toronto community, as well as our own corporate operations, guided by the TransformTO Climate Action Strategy.
We are a group of diverse and enthusiastic professionals dedicated to long-term environmental and energy sustainability. If you are a passionate and innovative individual, able to pivot when priorities change, constantly curious, excited by excellent public policy, with a desire to advance environmental and energy policies and programs this is the place for you!
Major Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Program Manager, Policy & Research, the Project Lead plays a critical role in supporting the coordination, development, implementation and evaluation of projects, activities, and assignments pertaining to the programs, services, policies, and/or operations of the Environment & Climate Division, while representing the Division on various committees, working groups and project-related community consultations with the public.
The Project Lead:
- Leads development of a relationship-building and engagement approach with Toronto’s Indigenous communities that is focussed on relating the City’s Reconciliation Action Plan with environmental and climate change policy and action, with particular attention to climate resilience and greenhouse gas emissions reduction.
- Develops and implements outreach and engagement initiatives with a specific focus on engagement with Indigenous communities including youth and elders on climate change resilience and Net Zero topics.
- Conducts research to support prioritization of Indigenous perspectives into climate policy, research and action at the City.
- Coordinates with other Indigenous staff and Indigenous-focussed project work ongoing at the City.
- Supports the development of Indigenous-informed essential actions to enhance climate resilience and move towards Net Zero that would otherwise be absent in only presenting Western worldviews.
- Considers developments within the field and related initiatives by other levels of government that prioritize Indigenous worldviews, along with corporate policies, practices and legislation.
- Participates in the E&C’s program planning process, including developing long range Divisional objectives. In support of this, the Project Lead will ensure effective partnerships with other Divisions, agencies, boards and commissions.
- Facilitates requests originating from elected officials, other divisions and the public, coordinating input and assessing project feasibility within current programs.
- Acts as a resource person for communication and inquiries related to Divisional activities and programs.
- Develops promotional and educational materials, and provides presentations as required for various levels of internal and external management/stakeholders.
- Oversees assigned projects and provides contract management, while monitoring project timelines to ensure completion within approved work plans.
- Prepares, coordinates and makes recommendations on Request for Proposal/Requests for Quotation, and tender documents.
Key Qualifications:
- Lived experiences as a member of a First Nation, Metis, Inuit or Indigenous community.
- Education in environmental studies/policy/science, urban planning/studies, public/policy administration, sociology, anthropology, community development or a relevant discipline or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
- Experience working with or in Indigenous communities, preferably in an engagement role. A focus on climate resilience and mitigation policy and information would be considered an asset.
- Experience in managing complex projects particularly to support Indigenous policy development activities, including research and analysis. A focus on climate resilience and mitigation policy and research would be considered an asset.
- Experience as a fully accountable project leader handling multiple and diverse projects and priorities in a detail and deadline-oriented environment.
- Exceptional communication skills (oral and written) that include ability to communicate clearly with community members and specifically members of Indigenous communities, excellent report writing, briefing material preparation and strong presentation skills, able to deliver to various levels of staff and other internal and external groups.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with public and staff.
- Proficiency with a variety of software including, MS Office (i.e. Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- Familiarity with Ontario Statues, including Occupational Health and Safety Act, employment standards, labour and human rights, and other applicable government legislation.
- Ability to support the Toronto Public Service values to ensure a culture that champions equity, diversity and respectful workplaces.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment to employment equity.
Accommodation
The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the City’s Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process.
