• Amendment Type: Amendment #1
• Amendment Date: 11/17/2023
• Amendment Reason: Please note a change to Number of Positions Available.
• Job ID: 42119
• Job Category: Project Management
• Division & Section: Environment & Climate, Public Energy Initiatives Existing
• Work Location: Union Station, 65 Front St, Toronto
• Job Type & Duration: Full-time, 4 Temporary (24 month) vacancies
• Salary: $86,500.00 - $108,459.00
• Shift Information: Mon - Fri, 35 hours/week
• Affiliation: Non-Union
• Number of Positions Open: 4
• Posting Period: 16-NOV-2023 to 30-NOV-2023

Striving towards making Toronto one of the most sustainable cities in the world, the Environment and Climate Division (E&C) facilitates the development of corporate-wide and community environmental and energy policies and programs in order to reduce the environmental footprint of the entire Toronto community, guided by the TransformTO Climate Action Strategy .

We are a group of diverse and enthusiastic professionals dedicated to long-term environmental and energy sustainability. If you are a passionate and innovative individual, able to pivot when priorities change, constantly curious, excited by excellent public policy, with a desire to advance the environmental and energy policies and programs, this is the place for you!

Net Zero Existing Buildings

Reporting to the Manager, Public Energy Initiatives, Existing Buildings, four, (4) project Leads will focus on advancing key actions identified in the Net Zero Existing Buildings Strategy (ExB Strategy) in support of the Toronto's net zero by 2040 goal. In this capacity the Project Leads will be assigned to key initiatives with a focus on the decarbonisation of existing buildings, ranging from low rise residential to large commercial. Project Leads will support a number of activities including, but not limited to the development of Emission Performance Standards policy and by-law, program design, delivery and coordination, stakeholder engagement and more.

Three (3) positions will be directly supporting the development of Emission Performance Standards in the City of Toronto with a focus in 3 key area:

1. Stakeholder engagement and outreach
2. Policy development, research and report writing
3. Technical aspects related to building retrofits and the development of compliance pathways

One (1) position will be supporting the design, delivery, and coordination of new and existing programs.

Major Responsibilities

In addition, the Project Lead will:

• Conduct research on a range of new projects and initiatives, including climate action planning, climate resilience, adaptation, building decarbonisation, low carbon building technologies, climate finance, climate program delivery with specific consideration of environmental/climate justice and equity.
• Identifies developments within the field, including initiatives by other levels of government, other municipalities, and organizations, as well as emerging research and evidence-based advice from the academic community, along with corporate policies, practices, and legislation.
• Participate in the E&C's program planning process, which includes developing long range Divisional objectives, and ensure effective relationships internal and external partners.
• Act as a resource person for communications, inquiries or technical questions related to Divisional activities and programs, delivering presentations, facilitate requests originating from elected officials, other Divisions, and the public.
• Prepares reports and status updates for the senior management team, in addition to undertaking program evaluations including tracking and quantifying program impacts, making recommendations for ongoing program enhancements, and writing reports to Council.
• Coordinates divisional input and responses to various requests (e.g., requests for comment, stakeholder consultation) as well the development of various materials (e.g., promotional, education, training) through various channels/processes which may include social media.
• Oversee assigned projects, providing contract management, while monitoring project timelines and expenditures to ensure completion within approved work plans and budget limitations.
• Prepare project plans, reports and status updates for the senior management team, in addition to preparing, coordinating, and making recommendations on Requests for Proposals/Request for Quotation, and tender documents.
• Collaborate with project team members, support staff and trainees, ensuring effective teamwork, communication and high standards of work quality to advance the Divisions initiatives in a complex workplace.

Key Qualifications

1. Post-secondary education in Environmental Studies/Science, Building Science, Engineering, Public/Policy Administration, Urban Planning or a relevant discipline or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
2. Considerable experience in planning, managing, and delivering multi-stakeholder environment, climate change, decarbonisation and/or resilience focused research, policy development and program design projects.
3. Experience in the design and delivery of public engagement and consultation programs.
4. Experience with environment and/or climate change, decarbonisation and/or resilience policies and programs.
5. Knowledge of low carbon buildings practices and building energy retrofits is considered an asset.
6. Exceptional communication skills (oral and written) that include excellent report writing, briefing material preparation and strong presentation skills, able to deliver to various levels of staff and other groups.
7. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with public and staff.
8. Excellent organizational and project management skills, including a proven ability to manage multiple projects at once, coupled with strong attention to detail.
9. Proficiency with a variety of software including, MS Office (i.e. Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), MS Project, social media platforms and database software packages.
10. Ability to support the Toronto Public Service values to ensure a culture that champions equity, diversity, and respectful workplaces.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment to employment equity .

Accommodation

The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request . Learn more about the City’s Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process .