Environmental and Sustainability Coordinator

City of Windsor; Windsor; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Windsor is seeking an Environmental Sustainability & Climate Change Assistant to aid in the implementation of its Environmental Master Plan. The role involves extensive community outreach, project development, and coordination with various stakeholders to promote environmental awareness in the region. Applicants must possess a relevant degree and strong communication skills to thrive in this role.

Benefits

Smoke-free office environment

Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 science-based courses required.
• Over 6 months of experience in Environmental Planning or related field.
• Valid Class G Driver’s Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing the Environmental Master Plan and associated activities.
• Research best practices and innovative work in other municipalities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with environmental organizations.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem Solving

Education

Four year university degree in Environmental Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

JOB POSTING #:2025-0256

POSTING PERIOD:Friday, July 4, 2024 at 8:30 AM to Thursday, July 10, 2024 at 4:30 PM

DEPARTMENT:Economic Development and Climate Change

UNION:CUPE Local 543

JOB CODE:543441

POSITION STATUS:Regular Full-Time

GRADE/CLASS:0.14

# OF POSITIONS: 1

RATE OF PAY:$31.77 - $37.33 per hour

SHIFT WORK REQ'D: No

DUTIES:
Reporting to the Supervisor, Environmental Sustainability & Climate Change, the position will assist in championing and advocating for the City of Windsor’s Environmental Master Plan (EMP) as well as carrying out functions under the Windsor’s Environment and Climate Change Advisory Committee (ECCAC). This position will be required to travel off-site to and outside of normal working hours. Assist the Supervisor, Environmental & Sustainability & Climate Change with the implementation of the EMP and associated activities and actions such as tracking and monitoring of action plans, researching best practices, including innovative work in other municipalities, funding possibilities, environmental website maintenance, development of educational material/activities, oversight of the City’s community gardens, and community outreach events (public events, open houses and school events). Research, develop and implement projects and programs that promote environmental awareness in Windsor. Initiate, develop and maintain relationships with environmental organizations, including both government and non-government organizations; liaise with stakeholders, interested community members in Windsor and other municipalities; maintain amiable relations with the public and fellow staff. Responsible to administer part of a departmental budget, and to sign and initial requests to make expenditures in accordance to detailed procedures; monitor financial resources and update ECCAC and its subcommittees on a regular basis regarding ECCAC events, as well as the procurement of goods and services for ECCAC/EMP sponsored activities, and processing of expenses for approval of payment. Attend ECCAC and its Subcommittee meetings; ensure coordination of ECCAC and its Subcommittee activities with other agencies and organizations as appropriate. Liaise with the Recording Secretary to ensure all action items are followed up thoroughly and expeditiously. Ensure that ECCAC resolutions are presented to City Council. Manage and direct the work of ECCAC and its Subcommittees, as requested by ECCAC and Subcommittee Chairs or as expressed through ECCAC and Subcommittee resolutions; prepare correspondence and carry out the business of ECCAC under the direction of Co-Chairs; prepare thorough, written bi-monthly reports and assure ECCAC minutes are distributed accordingly. Prepare grant applications; seek funding and partnerships as required. Assume a lead role to develop and prepare promotional materials, initiate, implement and promote public information and awareness campaigns and environmental events and projects; represent ECCAC at selected events; organize and supervise activities of volunteers and students at ECCAC and EMP events(e.g. Earth Day); lift boxes and displays. Monitor and report to the Environmental Bill of Rights (MOE) and DEQ (US) Permit Applications for those affecting Windsor and Essex County and track development of new federal and provincial environmental legislations. Will perform Occupational Health & Safety duties as outlined in the Corporation’s Health and Safety Program. Will perform other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a four (4) year University degree in Environmental Science,Environmental Studies or Geography with a minimum of 12 science-based courses or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalencies, and over six (6) months of experience working in an Environmental Planning or related field;
• Must hold and maintain a current, valid and lawful Class G Driver’s Licence in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act, for the purposes of operating a City of Windsor vehicle and provide a driver’s abstract as a condition of employment;
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication and media relation skills, the ability to work both independently and as a member of a team, strong organizational and problem solving skills;
• Must be proficient in Windows based software including the Microsoft Office Suite of Products, namely, Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint;
• Must have knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, its regulations and knowledge of the hazards associated with the work;
• Municipal environmental and sustainability planning experience will be considered an asset;
• The physical demands analysis associated with this job indicates a sedentary level of work.

NOTE:

• Only those applicants selected for an interview will be acknowledged
• We offer a smoke-free office environment
• Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 25 as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment.
• The Corporation of the City of Windsor is an Equal Opportunity Employer

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Windsor will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform the City of Windsor Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.