9347BR - Junior Environmental Professional

Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications for the permanent full-time position of Junior Environmental Professional, with Environment & Climate Change.

Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is committed to reflecting the community it serves and recognizing Diversity and Inclusion as one of the Municipality's core values. We have an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented in the workforce, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and 2SLGBTQ+ Persons. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application.

Reporting to the Manager, Collective Impact, the key focus for this team is to advance the implementation of HalifACT, the municipality's ambitious climate action plan, within the organization and across community including partners, stakeholders and residents. To move at the speed and scale required to achieve our climate goals, the Collective Impact Team leads collaborative initiatives to drive impact on sustainability and climate action.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Builds positive public and private sector relationships and partnerships.
• Collects, prepares, writes, and organizes public education and awareness information with respect to environmental performance measuring and reporting and climate action.
• Liaises and communicates with environment-related partners and groups.
• Supports the activities of consultants and contractors.
• Assists with the development of proposals, tender documents, reports, policies, projects and programs.
• Liaises with other business units and external agencies, groups and departments in the collection, compilation, and reporting of data.
• Undertakes research and provides technical and administrative support for the initiatives of HalifACT and other environmental work.
• Develops and maintains data bases related to environmental performance measurement.
• Writes and prepares reports, presentations, and background material for senior management.
• Assists in the preparation of Regional Council Reports and other public document
• May perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Post-secondary degree in science, engineering, commerce, social science, or other related degree or diploma.
• 1 year of relevant combined work and volunteer experience.
• Proficient with computers with strong working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets and databases.

Technical/Job-Specific Knowledge and Abilities:

• Knowledge of environmental sustainability and environmental performance measuring
• Knowledge of provincial and federal environmental regulations and acts
• Knowledge of municipal acts, by-laws, policies and procedures
• Knowledge of environmental science, mitigation, adaptation, and best management practices for environmental protection
• Knowledge of software and technology such as Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), spreadsheets, etc.

Security Clearance Requirements: Applicants may be required to complete an employment security screening check.

Please note - Testing may be conducted as a component of the selection process to assess technical and job-specific knowledge. Candidates, who are selected for testing, may be tested in a group setting, scheduled at the employer's discretion.

COMPETENCIES: Analytical Thinking, Communication, Customer Service, Teamwork & Cooperation, Valuing Diversity, Visioning, Strategic Thinking & Innovation

WORK STATUS: Permanent, full-time positions

HOURS OF WORK: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm, 35 hours per week. (Flex options to work outside these hours under a hybrid work model may be available).

SALARY: NSGEU 222, Level 6, $ 33.85 per hour

WORK LOCATION: 3rd Floor of Dartmouth Ferry Terminal (88 Alderney Drive, Dartmouth)

CLOSING DATE: Applications will be received up to 11:59 pm on October 27, 2024.

This is a bargaining unit position. External applicants will only be considered if there are no qualified bargaining unit candidates.

Please note: We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for interview/testing will be contacted.

During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) and who require accommodation, should discuss their needs with the Recruiter when invited to the assessment process.