Job Description
If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life. The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.
As the Corporate Environmental Specialist, Electric Mobility, you will support The City's climate mitigation and greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction goals through the implementation of programs, strategies and policies to support electric mobility in Calgary. You will lead the development and implementation of The City's public-facing electric mobility programs, including a multi-unit residential building electric vehicle charging pilot. Primary duties include:
- Lead the design and implementation of the multi-unit residential electric vehicle charging pilot.
- Lead the electric mobility portfolio, including the design, implementation, capital procurement, evaluation and reporting of Calgary's public-facing electric mobility programs.
- Provide subject matter expertise on electric mobility to internal and external partners.
- Collaborate with other Community Energy team members to develop programs and other supports to enable GHG reductions in Calgary.
- Identify and analyze data to establish program benchmarks, key performance indicators and other climate-related metrics, and support annual accountability reporting.
- Lead research, analysis, engagement and facilitation and oversee consultants.
- Communicate information to a variety of audiences including speaking and briefing notes, technical reports, outreach, education and communications.
- Build cross-corporate and external relationships to ensure collaboration.
Qualifications
- A degree in Environment, Planning, Engineering, Public Policy or Sustainability, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of experience in environmental program design and delivery or other relevant experience.
- Experience in municipal climate program design and delivery, GHG quantification and analysis, and/or electric mobility are considered assets.
- Critical thinking, strategic planning, collaboration, and effective communication skills are essential.