Senior Environmental & Climate Resilience Program Manager Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 53596)

Description

Are you a passionate environmental champion and experienced leader ready to significantly impact Edmonton's future?

The City of Edmonton's Planning and Environment Services Branch seeks a highly motivated professional knowledgeable in climate resilience and energy efficiency programming. This role drives community-based initiatives aligned with our Community Energy Transition Strategy and Climate Resilient Edmonton: Adaptation Strategy and Action Plan. You'll lead complex projects from concept to completion, focusing on high-return climate action investments.

This position involves exploring opportunities, developing educational tools, and delivering inclusive community programs to achieve greenhouse gas reduction targets and climate adaptation goals. In collaboration with diverse partners, you will coordinate projects that enhance community knowledge, build capacity, implement social marketing, and develop equitable energy transition and climate resilience programs.

We're looking for an experienced and driven Senior Program Manager to lead transformative community-facing projects, making a tangible impact on Edmonton's environmental sustainability and the well-being of all community members.

What will you do?

Leadership

• Provide guidance and mentorship to staff, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment
• Apply project and change management best practices
• Inspire and lead teams, focusing on implementing the City's community actions within the Community  Energy Transition Strategy and Climate Resilient Edmonton: Adaptation Strategy and Action Plan to achieve successful outcomes

Community Engagement / Awareness

• Develop engagement and communication plans to ensure public involvement
• Develop educational materials to promote program uptake and encourage participation in environmental actions

Energy and Climate Initiatives

• Develop, implement, and manage complex energy transition and climate resilience community projects, such as incentive programs. This includes leveraging partnerships, cross-sector collaborations, and integrating complementary programs, as well as initiatives related to green building technologies and renewable energy
• Stay updated on emerging trends and innovative approaches in sustainable community programming

Program Development and Community Mobilization

• Oversee project procurement, delivery, and budget, while continuously improving environmental and climate program implementation processes
• Conduct complex analysis and decision-making, balancing operational and financial objectives
• Establish community outreach opportunities that promote environment and climate resilience practices, such as educational awareness, events, and training

This position will be at the forefront of shaping a greener Edmonton by spearheading initiatives that promote climate resilience and energy efficiency programming to support a sustainable future for all.