Air Quality Coordinator - Hamilton, Canada - City of Hamilton

City of Hamilton

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Hamilton, Canada

3 weeks ago

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About the City of Hamilton

Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada's largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometres of hiking trails and natural beauty just minutes from the downtown core, and so much more. Join our diverse team of talented and ambitious staff who embody our values of sensational service, courageous change, steadfast integrity, collective ownership and being engaged empowered employees. Help us achieve our vision of being the best place to raise a child and age successfully. #BeTheReason

JOB POSTING
JOB ID #: 19822

Air Quality Coordinator
Healthy & Safe Communities
Medical Officer of Health
110 King St. W.

NUMBER OF VACANCIES:
1 Full-Time Temporary

UNION/NON-

UNION:
CUPE Local 5167 Inside

HOURS Of

WORK:
35.00 per week

GRADE: O
SALARY/

HOUR:
$ $49.317 per hour- Note: See appropriate Collective Agreement or the Non Union Salary Range for details.

STATUS/

LENGTH:
Full-Time Temporary for up to 24 months.

Job Description ID #: 5395

Vaccine Verification - As a condition of employment you are required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated or provide proof of valid exemption satisfactory to the employer prior to your start date. You must acknowledge and agree to comply with any future vaccine policy requirements as an ongoing condition of employment at the City of Hamilton.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Reporting to the Manager, Environmental Health - Health Hazards & Vector-borne Diseases, the Air Quality Coordinator is responsible for analysing and reporting on strategic and policy planning projects, as well as program development and implementation relating to the City's air quality and climate change programs.

GENERAL DUTIES
Receive and answer inquiries from staff, public, other departments, elected officials, municipalities, ministries and outside agencies.

Provide staff support to interdepartmental Staff Working Groups.

Co-ordinate work and initiatives of Clean Air Hamilton.

Collect and compile data; analyse and interpret data; formulate conclusions.

Maintain sources such as key contacts and information resources locally, nationally and internationally.

Liaise with municipalities, ministries and community agencies on planning matters.

Review literature; report on planning and policy issues.

Develop policy and recommend changes to existing policy.

Develop study designs, research methodologies and terms of reference for projects.

Develop framework to evaluate and analyze information, policies and plans.

Develop and implement new programs.

Assist in the preparation of the annual work programme.

Report on progress of projects.

Conduct surveys.

Input, manipulate and retrieve data.

Conduct site inspections; take notes and photographs.

Use quantitative methods such as population projection models, statistical analysis and economic forecasting techniques.

Scan media to identify issues.

Prepare and implement strategic plans.

Identify community partners, develop program agreement and monitor joint initiatives.

Write reports such as research, technical and policy project reports and Committee reports.

Compose correspondence such as briefs and policy statements for senior management.

Review and interpret reports from other departments, municipalities, community agencies, consultants, provincial ministries and other local, national and international organizations.

Prepare audio-visual, graphic and written presentations to committees for Council, local, national and international organizations and the public.

Act as department representative at meetings.

Perform other duties as assigned which are directly related to the major responsibilities of the job.

QUALIFICATIONS

Honours Degree in Environmental Science or Environmental Management or a directly related field with a minimum of two years of professional experience in a relevant area of energy management, land use, economic or social planning. Master's Degree preferred. Experience working in Public Health environment an asset.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Expertise in at least two of the following areas: science for decision-making, risk management performance monitoring, measurement and progress assessment, air quality and climate change.
Expertise in at least two of the following areas: strategic planning, policy analysis, sustainable development, economics, or land use planning.
A high level of skill in research, problem solving, oral and written communications, and interpersonal relations.
Excellent analytical abilities with a thorough knowledge of analytical research methodologies and computerized analytical techniques.
Ability to express ideas effectively, orally and in writing.
Familiarity with government and the political environment and relevant Federal and Provincial policy and legislation, notably the O