Junior Environmental Professional - Dartmouth, Canada - Halifax Regional Municipality

Halifax Regional Municipality

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Dartmouth, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Posting

Under the direction of the Manager, Partnerships and Policy, the Junior Environmental Professional
Policy position works closely with the Environment & Climate Change Team to review, develop and advance policies and partnerships in support of the deliverables in the HalifACT 2050 Plan

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conducts research and analysis related to environmental and climate policy and provides briefing documents on findings,
Supports policy development, evaluation and implementation to deliver on objectives across the Environment and Climate Change department.
Researches and create briefing documents on environmental funding streams that support the strategic objectives of the HalifACT 2050 Plan.
Liaises with HRM business units to support their business deliverables as outlined in HalifACT 2050,
Identifies and advances opportunities to improve understanding and awareness of climate change and environmental priorities with staff, Council and members of the public
Assists in the preparation of Regional Council Reports and other public documents.
Liaises with environmentrelated stakeholders and other orders of government as needed to support objectives.
May perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Postsecondary degree in public administration, social science, environment science, engineering, commerce, social science, or other related degree or diploma.
1 year of relevant combined work and volunteer experience.
Proficient with computers with strong working knowledge of word processing, spread sheets and databases

Technical/Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities:

Knowledge of environmental sustainability and environmental performance measuring
Knowledge of policy analysis and research methodologies and best practices
Knowledge of provincial and federal environmental regulations and acts
Knowledge of municipal acts, bylaws, policies and procedures
Knowledge of environmental science mitigation, adaptation and best management practices for environmental protection
Knowledge of software and technology such as Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point), spreadsheets, etc.

Security Clearance Requirements:

Applicants may be required to complete an employment security screening check.-
COMPETENCIES: Analytical Thinking, Communication, Customer Service, Teamwork & Cooperation, Valuing Diversity, Visioning, Strategic Thinking & Innovation
WORK STATUS: Permanent, full time
HOURS OF WORK: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm, 35 hours per week
SALARY: NSGEU 222, Level 6, $30.

97 per hour
WORK LOCATION: 3rd Floor, 88 Alderney Drive, Dartmouth
CLOSING DATE: Applications will be received up to
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11:59 pm on April 2, 2023

Please note:
We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for interview/testing will be contacted.

During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) and who require accommodation, should discuss their needs with the Recruiter when invited to the assessment process.

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