Sustainability Program Assistant - Richmond Hill, Canada - City of Richmond Hill

City of Richmond Hill

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Richmond Hill, Canada

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Description

Posting Id Number of Positions- 1- Department- Planning and Infrastructure Department- Division- Policy Planning- Shift- Monday to Friday, with some occasional evenings and weekends- Rate of Pay- $ $22.

00 Hourly- Job Length/End Date- 12 months- Job Type- Temporary Full Time- Posting Type- Internal and External- Posting Date- 02/13/2023- Application Deadline- 02/27/2023
Position Summary:

Reporting to the Manager of Sustainability, the Program Assistant will be involved in both office and external outreach programs to assist the delivery of sustainable strategic priorities, such as the Environment Strategy, Urban Forest Management Plan, Environmental Communication Strategy, Climate Change Framework and Community Energy & Emissions Plan.

This work contributes to the Section's efforts to integrate and promote sustainability throughout all facets of City work. The incumbent will assist with program coordination, background research and administrative support of various sustainability projects.

The Program Assistant will also attend public engagement events during and outside of regular business hours and provide technical support and research assistance to the Manager and other Sustainability staff.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist with coordination and implementation of public outreach and education initiatives
Attend public engagement events during and outside of regular business hours
Prepare promotional and educational content for digital and print media
Develop and update tracking of climate considerations in City projects
Conduct data analysis and reporting of environmental scorecard data
Background research in support of urban forestry and natural heritage projects
Conduct environmental constraint mapping for capital projects
Provide technical support and research assistance to the Manager and team
Possibility of field work and site visits to support sustainability programming

Education and Experience:

Recent graduate with a university degree or postgraduate diploma in Environmental Studies, Sustainability Management, Environmental Planning, Environmental Science or related discipline
Experience conducting research and analysis, community engagement, implementing field work, report writing and presentations
Master's program and municipal experience would be considered an asset

Required Skills/Knowledge:

Knowledge of environmental policies, sustainable practices, municipal government processes and organization
Experience in environmental outreach or activities and multistakeholder partnerships
Basic project management and problem solving skills with ability to multitask
Good organizational and office administration skills with the ability to meet deadlines
Ability to understand complex systems and synthesize information effectively
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
Team player with effective interpersonal skills and ability to promote and maintain good client and public relations
Ability to work independently with mínimal supervision

Other requirements/assets:

Available to work evenings and weekends when necessary
Demonstrate the City's corporate values of care, collaboration, courage and service
Possess CSA certified steel toe safety boots for fieldwork
Possess a valid Ontario Class "G" driver's license
Access to a vehicle to conduct some outreach activities (mileage compensated)
Proof of vehicle insurance

Leadership Competencies:

Builds people and culture
Cultivates open communication
Demonstrates personal leadership
Navigates and leads through complexity and change
Shapes the future

The City of Richmond Hill is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please advise Human Resources if you require an accommodation.

Please note, to be considered for a career opportunity at the City of Richmond Hill you must have received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada (or the World Health Organization).

You may also be required to receive any COVID-19 boosters recommended by public health authorities.

The City of Richmond Hill will consider cases requiring accommodation as stipulated by relevant employment standards legislation or regulation and/or the Ontario Human Rights Code.