Climate Resilience Planner / Planner II Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 50061)

Description

The Climate Resilience Planner is responsible for research, analysis, formulation and delivery of strategic policy in the specialized areas of climate resilience and environmental planning. This position is responsible for the initiation, development, and execution of complex and strategic projects, requiring independence and judgment with departmental and corporate guidelines. Under the guidance of the Senior Environmental Engineer, this temporary position will primarily support the review and update of both Edmonton's Community Energy Transition Strategy and Edmonton's Adaptation Strategy and Action Plan. The position requires a strong background in both climate change mitigation and adaptation, critical thinking, policy research and writing, strategy development, establishing and managing stakeholder relationships, and the application of project management skills.

What will you do?

• Develop policy, strategy, recommendations, and Council reports relating to climate resilience and environmental planning issues
• Review and advise on the development or amendments of plans and guiding documents for alignment with best practices in climate resilience planning
• Work with the Senior Environmental Engineer to advise on and communicate strategies and policies to be recommended to City Council
• Participate in engagement activities with internal and external stakeholders to advance the City's policies and strategies for climate resilience planning
• Demonstrate advanced project management skills, including project scoping, determination of project outcomes and deliverables, preparation of requests for proposal, bid selection and award, contract management, time and cost controls, and project close out
• Review project deliverables for alignment with project scope, schedule and overall outcomes
• Other related duties