Climate Adaptation Specialist
Location
Victoria, BC | Canada
Job description
Competition #24/69
Internal/External Posting
Closing date: March 28, 2024
Climate Adaptation Specialist (Continuous)
Engineering & Public Works Department
POSITION FUNCTION
Ensure the long-term sustainment of infrastructure, service delivery and programs and reduced corporate and community climate risk by incorporating climate adaptation considerations into public infrastructure, project planning and design, strategic decision-making, budgeting, and cost-benefit analysis.
KEY DUTIES
- Assist in evaluating, analyzing, developing, and maintaining City guidelines, policies, and processes to integrate climate resilience measures for tangible risk reduction outcomes.
- Lead in the development of corporate and community climate adaptation strategies, plans and programs through community and industry consultation.
- Lead the development of corporate and community vulnerability and risk assessments of current and future climate impacts.
- Coordinate with City departments to identify and track the City’s costs related to climate change impacts.
- Provide technical expertise and analysis of climate risk and the integration of climate resilience measures into the City’s operations.
- Develop tools and resources to improve the public’s understanding of climate impacts and how individuals and organizations can become involved in advancing adaptation action.
- Liaise with federal, provincial, and municipal officials and program managers, foundations and community organizations for information exchange, collaboration and strategic advice and direction.
- Represent the department in various working groups and forums. Organize and facilitate meetings and workshops; liaise with the public/community stakeholders. Present to various internal and external groups, including the preparation and presentation of advice and reports for Council.
- Direct and coordinate the work of contractors to provide climate adaptation support services to the city.
- Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness, document performance trends, and recommend modifications to improve resilience.
- Perform related duties where required.
INDEPENDENCE
- Work is generated by departmental work programs, community issues, referral applications, and requests from Council or the public.
- Work is reviewed through discussions with supervisor and department meetings.
- New initiatives, major projects and policies are discussed with supervisor with recommendations.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical Effort:
Mental Effort:
- Meet multiple deadlines. (often)
- Short periods of intense concentration while preparing reports. (often)
Visual/Auditory Effort:
- Focus on a variety of source data and computer for short periods. (often)
Work Environment:
KEY SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Organize and prioritize work.
- Critical thinking and analytical skills.
- Read and interpret technical information, policies, and legislation.
- Facilitate public meetings and workshops.
- Deal effectively with the public and outside agencies.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Excel as part of a team, or independently.
- Sound understanding of the regional context of climate change and projected impacts.
- Understand how environmental issues integrate within the larger context of local government priorities and core services.
- Working level knowledge of current word processing, spreadsheet, and related specialty software.
QUALIFICATIONS
Formal Education, Training and Occupational Certification:
- University undergraduate degree in Sustainability, Engineering, Environmental Science or Studies, Public Administration, or related field (4 years).
- Additional relevant training or certification an asset.
Experience:
- 5 years relevant experience in climate change adaptation planning and response, emergency management and preparedness, environment, sustainability, or other relevant discipline.
OTHER:
- May be requested to substitute in a more senior position.
- Experience in a local government or public institution setting is an asset.
Work schedule: Monday to Friday, (35 hour work week)
$52.96 per hour, Pay Grade 16 (under review)
Job Code #4449
This is a CUPE Local 50 Position
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At the City of Victoria, we are committed to integrating equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility into our programs, policies, spaces, and services. Our goal is to cultivate a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve and aim to become. Individuals who are Indigenous, racialized, immigrants, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+, or facing any additional barriers are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be available upon request throughout the application and selection process.
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