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Position Summary This position is responsible for the strategic planning and implementation of the City’s environment and climate priorities, including the Kawartha Lakes Healthy Environment Plan (KLHEP). Specifically, this involves either leading, or advising other business units on the implementation and integration of climate change mitigation and adaptation into various City processes, business and strategic plans in order to prepare the City for climate change adaptation and mitigation, and to drive municipal operational and institutional changes that lead to operational savings, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, reduce municipal energy consumption, and safeguard the environmental health of the Kawartha Lakes. Interested applicants are encouraged review the job postings on the City of Kawartha Lakes website and to apply on or before our new posting deadline of July 5, 2024. This position will also coordinate the identification and management of climate risks and opportunities, and will represent the City at a senior level by overseeing community engagement focused on environmental and climate initiatives. Essential Duties Specific to this role: Facilitate and project manage the implementation of strategies and climate actions of the Kawartha Lakes Healthy Environment Plan (KLHEP), focused on increasing corporate climate resilience and reducing greenhouse gas emissions in a variety of areas, including but not limited to facilities, solid waste, municipal fleet, land use planning and municipal operations Develop and implement corporate policies, guidelines, programs, and regulations to protect and enhance municipal climate adaptation, mitigation, and energy conservation, while helping to integrate environmental and climate considerations and costs in the budget forecast and long-range financial plans Manage grant applications, energy incentives, respond to legislation changes; seek out and develop grant applications to support programs, infrastructure and policy development that will achieve the Municipality’s climate action goals Monitor short-term, medium and long-term trends, risks, impacts, liabilities, and opportunities to identify potential actions and continuous improvements Prepare, on a frequent basis, reports and presentations to Committees, Council, Senior Management Team, and other key internal and external stakeholders regarding matters related to corporate and/or community climate resilience, Greenhouse Gases (GHG) emissions reduction and municipal climate leadership Guide the preparation of Terms of Reference for complex projects and oversee the work of external consultants Adhere to climate change reporting and disclosure requirements; establish and coordinate a quantitative and qualitative data collection process for climate change and carbon budgeting/reporting process Serve as the Municipality’s representative on matters related to climate change adaptation and mitigation Conduct climate research and analysis to assist in the development of land use, transportation, building, environmental, financial, and administrative policies and regulations Conduct climate risk audits and annual GHG emissions reports and energy conservation and demand management tracking Manage special projects, as requested As a member of the strategic leadership team: Lead or advise other business units on the implementation and integration of climate change mitigation and adaptation into various City processes, business and strategic plans Establish and maintain detailed knowledge on current markets, best practices and technologies related to environment and climate Manage stakeholder interactions in the supply and receipt of information, analysis and resolution of issues Partner with internal process or program owner to share program objectives, analyze gaps, provide advice on actions to be incorporated in other’s processes, act as a champion for environmental policy Manage customer service concerns, investigating, problem solving and responding as appropriate Maintain documentation, databases and corporate records in accordance with policy and divisional practice; consider legislative municipal requirements such as the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) Procure services and goods related to areas of responsibility Contribute to the development of annual program needs Perform other related duties as assigned Qualifications Post-secondary degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Land Use Planning or a related field Minimum five (5) years of related progressive experience, preferably in a municipal environment, including knowledge of climate change, energy issues and sustainable development within a municipal context Knowledge in the areas of energy efficiency, GHG emissions reduction strategies, climate change adaptation and mitigation, sustainable development, natural environment, and asset management Willing to participate in ongoing development, training and additional certifications as appropriate for the position Demonstrated knowledge and application of financial budget and business planning processes Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, which include preparation of technical and administrative reports, and extensive experience of addressing public forums Demonstrated professional and ethical responsibility to protect privacy, use confidential information appropriately, treat sensitive situations with appropriate degree of tact and discretion Demonstrated customer-service and interpersonal skills at a level to develop and to maintain cooperative/collaborative working relationships both within and outside the organization Excellent time-management skills with the ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines, and the ability to deal with multiple demands Ability to work independently and in a team environment Demonstrated proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of applications, the internet, and any other related software Possess and maintain a valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s License or the ability to frequently attend work related activities at various sites within the municipalities or at other sites within Ontario Upon a conditional offer of employment, a Criminal Record Check will be required Applicants must be prepared for skill testing. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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