Job Number: 52716
The City of Edmonton’s Planning and Environment Services Branch is seeking a dynamic Program Coordinator to join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping a sustainable future for our city. This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your expertise in implementing impactful environmental and climate policies, strategies, programs, and projects that directly contribute to City Council’s ambitious climate goals and the visionary actions outlined in the City Plan. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are driven by the challenge of fostering a systems-thinking approach to complex environmental issues, we invite you to help lead the charge in establishing and implementing crucial initiatives.

SKILLS REQUIRED FOR SUCCESS:

• Extensive knowledge of and experience in community program development, including design, delivery and management
• Significant knowledge of one or more of the following topics: energy efficiency, energy poverty, renewable energy, climate adaptation, climate equity and rebate or incentive programs
• Knowledge of work methods, studies, analyses and practices related to environment and climate resilience
• Knowledge and experience in strategic and business planning, the business planning cycle and process with a systems thinking approach
• Knowledge of marketing strategies and promotional activities
• Experience in preparing and presenting briefs and reports for various audiences
• Political acumen and well-honed strategies to generate positive conversations that respect public view while advancing strategic goals
• Adept proofreading skills, including grammar, punctuation, and spelling, with a high level of accuracy
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including strong presentation and facilitation experience
• Experience and skill in the use of analytics, and data intelligence to support decision making processes
• Alignment to our Art of Inclusion: Our Diversity and Inclusion Framework
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments
• Alignment to our Leadership Competencies
• Applicants may be tested

Qualifications:

• University degree in business administration, political science, environmental sciences, arts, communications, human sciences or a related field
• A minimum of five (5) years of directly related work experience is required. Leadership, project management, and community engagement/outreach experience within a public sector environment and/or with environmental management systems would be beneficia

• Design, plan, and launch program activities to initiate and maintain energy transition community incentive programs, managing consultants and vendors to ensure successful outcomes, budget and deliverables
• Lead program activities including research, advising on technical criteria, report writing, developing and implementing participant supports, and building community awareness through public engagement
• Develop marketing and promotional materials and strategies
• Engage citizens through education, events, and resources to enhance participation in climate action through community outreach
• Develop new energy transition initiatives, such as incentive programs, to achieve greenhouse gas reduction and climate adaptation goals.
• Measure and evaluate incentive programs related to energy transition and climate resilience, and track progress on strategic goals and objectives
• Provide support and recommendations for other project teams advancing work related to environment and climate resilience outcomes
• Communicate and collaborate with various interested parties on strategic planning matters
• Support the implementation of Edmonton’s key environmental strategies, including the Community Energy Transition Strategy & Action Plan, as well as the Climate Resilient Edmonton: Adaptation Strategy & Action Plan

Qualifications:

• University degree in business administration, political science, environmental sciences, arts, communications, human sciences or a related field
• A minimum of five (5) years of directly related work experience is required. Leadership, project management, and community engagement/outreach experience within a public sector environment and/or with environmental management systems would be beneficial