Policy Analyst (Corporate Climate Action Services)

at  Metro Vancouver

Department: Parks & Environment
Employee Group: Teamsters Local 31
Location: 4515 Central Boulevard, Burnaby
Salary Range/ Wage Rate: PG T25 $3,205.95 - $3,785.23 bi-weekly

THIS ROLE:

• Assembles, researches, analyzes and interprets data related to national, provincial, regional and corporate programs, policies and best practices concerning energy and climate action issues and initiatives; evaluates policy options regarding air quality, renewable energy, clean transportation, low carbon buildings, industrial emissions reduction strategies; participates in the development of demand side management strategies; prepares reports, briefings, recommendations and draft policy proposals for review by a superior.
• Leads the review, development or revision of corporate policy alternatives; manages the corporate energy and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventory; reviews the effectiveness of existing corporate procedures and policies related to climate change; writes new policies when required; prepares reports and recommendation for consideration by a superior.
• Maintains, updates and expands existing databases and develops customized programs and new routines; researches, analyzes and evaluates reliability and validity of new data sources and recommends inclusion of same into existing databases.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with staff, consultants, commercial enterprises and associations, municipal and other levels of government and non-governmental organizations; represents the MVRD on various committees and task forces; designs, organizes and conducts seminars, workshops and presentations.
• Directs and/or coordinates the work of consultants engaged in technical and research projects; may assign, check and coordinate the work of research and clerical staff engaged in projects.
• Prepares project budget estimates and, upon approval, monitors contract budgets.
• Performs related work as required.