Environmental Sustainability Manager - Coquitlam, Canada - City of Coquitlam

City of Coquitlam

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Coquitlam, Canada

3 weeks ago

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ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY MANAGER
Exempt Full-Time

We acknowledge with gratitude and respect that the City of Coquitlam is located on the shared, traditional and ancestral lands of the kwikwəƛ̓əm, sq̓əc̓iy̓aɁɬ təməxw, and other Coast Salish Peoples.

One of BC's Top Employers, the City of Coquitlam offers meaningful career opportunities to make a difference within the local community.

As the sixth largest city in BC, we are home to more than 150,000 residents.

Our diverse municipality is a great place to work as it continues to grow through innovative urban design, inspiring arts, culture and recreation programs, and state-of-the-art transportation systems.

Our brand is built on managing our resources in a responsible and sustainable manner, while supporting a vibrant, growing regional urban centre.

We envision a bright future in Coquitlam that we hope includes you

The City of Coquitlam is seeking an innovative and driven Environmental Sustainability Manager who will be responsible for development, implementation and tracking of the City's environmental sustainability and climate action goals, plans, policies and indicators.

The Environmental Sustainability Manager will also be responsible for preparing related reports and presentations for Council, developing and tracking budgets and creating a culture of environmental sustainability across the organization.

This position also leads a team that is responsible for advancing overall corporate environmental sustainability and climate action, developing related corporate and community education and outreach, coordinating technical projects and procedures related to facilities and operational energy efficiency, and tracking greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption for civic facilities, corporate operations and the broader community.

Requirements:

Post-Secondary degree in Engineering, Energy Management, Resource Management, Environmental Science or related field with appropriate certifications or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.
Valid professional designation or certification in the Province of BC as a Professional Engineer, Registered Professional Planner, Community Energy Manager or related is desirable.
A minimum of 5 years of related progressive experience, preferably in a municipal government setting, and can demonstrate the following skills and competencies;
Sound experience in project management, business case development, budget management and contract management;
Sound knowledge of the principles, processes and practices related to corporate and community policy development, strategic planning and federal and provincial legislation;
Knowledge of current and emerging sustainability principles, practices regulations and technologies related to energy management, GHG emissions reduction, and climate change mitigation and adaptation;
Excellent interpersonal skills, including facilitation, collaboration, conflict resolution and relationship building;
Proficient in analyzing, tracking and reporting out data;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; and
Demonstrated leadership and management skills.

The City offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package. This position is based in Coquitlam with some flexible, remote work options available. The City has a vaccination policy that is currently suspended. However, should the policy be reinstated, it will be a requirement for all current and future employees.

Applicants under consideration will be required to undergo a police security clearance evaluation (with no adverse reports).

Good people make Coquitlam great, sign up for career alerts through our recruitment portal to stay up to date about opportunities within our team, or follow us on LinkedIn to learn more about how #YouCouldWorkHere too

The City of Coquitlam is an Equal Opportunity Employer._
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted._