Environmental Sustainability Engagement Specialist

at  City of Barrie

Posted: Friday, September 13, 2024
Job Number: PC-24-57
Job Type: Permanent Full-time, Union
Position Closing Date: Sunday, September 29, 2024 at 11:59pm

OUR CULTURE AND QUALIFICATIONS OF THE JOB

Corporate Culture: Your workplace values align with our corporate values of Strive, Share and Care and you want to join us in providing exceptional services and programs to build a prosperous, growing and sustainable community.

Education (degree/diploma/certifications)

• 3-year University Degree in Environmental Studies/Science/Engineering, or Communications/Public Relations.

Don’t meet the credentials as outlined but have years of directly related experience? Please see the City’s Education Equivalency Policy to determine if you may qualify for equivalency. Further information is available at www.barrie.ca/government-news/jobs

• Position Equivalency Code: E

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum three (3) years of experience in the design and delivery of environmental public education and community engagement materials and programs.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/ABILITY

• Thorough working knowledge of Provincial/Municipal solid waste management and waste diversion programs, solid waste and recyclables collection, waste segregation, yard waste composting, household hazardous waste programs, electronics recycling, legislation/regulations related to MECP & RPRA compliance, risk management, climate change initiatives impacting solid waste, environmental education and community engagement techniques, event planning, marketing methods, social media, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, business planning/budgeting, and project management.
• Specific knowledge of the Waste Free Ontario Act and Strategy for a Waste-Free Ontario, Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act (RRCEA) and the Resource Productivity & Recovery Authority (RPRA), Environmental Protection Act, Environmental Assessment Act, Ontario Regulation 347 (Waste Management) and other applicable regulations, sustainable waste management trends, environmental risk management and compliance, stakeholder engagement best practices, and environmental education and promotion in a municipal context. Understanding of Municipal Waste by-laws and compliance issues/trends, and City of Barrie environmental by-laws and policies including its Climate Change Adaptation Strategy, Circular Economy Program, and Sustainable Waste Management Strategy. Sound understanding of the Provincial Blue Box Transition policies and application of such.
• Excellent organizational, communication, community engagement, change management, curriculum development, program design/implementation, presentation, work prioritization, marketing, volunteer development and relationship management skills.
• Excellent team collaboration skills; ability to foster and contribute to a positive, productive, service driven work environment; and to deal courteously and effectively with all contacts.
• Computer literacy utilizing the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PPT, Outlook, Access, Teams, Project Management), Visio, Social Media, graphics and illustration software (Adobe, Photoshop), GIS, SAP, and the internet as a research tool.
• Knowledge of, and demonstrated ability in, corporate core competences including customer service, communication, teamwork, initiative/self-management and accountability, and flexibility/adaptability

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Location: City Hall, 70 Collier Street, Barrie, Ontario*

• Please note that the City has a Hybrid Work Program Policy in place that may allow for a hybrid work arrangement for employees who meet eligibility requirements.

Hours: The normal hours of work are 35 hours per week in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

Wage: This position is within the CUPE Local 2380 Bargaining Unit with the following pay level and 2024 pay range:

• Pay Level: Level 7
• Yearly Salary: $67,704.00 to $81,135.60
• Hourly Pay Rate: $37.20 to $44.58

Benefits: This position includes a comprehensive union benefit plan, including but not limited to extended health and dental coverage, life and accident insurance, paid vacation and sick days, short/long term disability plans, OMERS pension plan, discounted rate for City Fitness Memberships and much more.
How to Apply: Click the ‘Apply Now’ button at the top and/or bottom of the job posting to start the application process. Please note that emailed applications will not be considered.
The City of Barrie is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices and we will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise if you require Code-protected accommodation and we will work with you to meet your needs.
The job posting has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of employees to do this job. For full position details, please request a copy of the job description by emailing HR.Recruitment@Barrie.ca

Please refer the Job description for details