Project Manager, Sustainability (2-Year Contract)

Town of Innisfil; Innisfil; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Innisfil seeks a Project Manager, Sustainability to implement the Integrated Sustainability Master Plan. This role involves advising on sustainability practices, managing initiatives, and coordinating efforts for environmental, social, and economic sustainability within Town operations.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Compressed work weeks

Qualifications

• Five to seven years of related sustainability experience.
• Professional Engineer’s designation or Certified Engineering Technologist designation are assets.
• Valid Class 'G' driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Advise on sustainability practices and ensure goals are integrated into Town operations.
• Coordinate sustainability initiatives and prepare guidelines.
• Support community sustainability initiatives and manage events.

Skills

Sustainability

Environmental Planning

Project Management

Education

University degree in Environmental Studies/Science or related field

Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)

Job description

In all we do, we have the freedom to be our best self, belong, excel….

Why Innisfil?

Join a community-focused team that thrives on doing things differently to better serve its residents. Innisfil is an award-winning municipality applying two hundred years of small-town independence and collaboration towards a future of innovation and prosperity. Strategically located next to several major urban centres, Innisfil’s central location combines big city access with small-town feel, high quality of life and a strong local workforce. With several exciting projects underway such as Orbit and the development of a new Innisfil Campus of the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, Innisfil is connected for business and poised for significant growth. Situated on the western shore of Lake Simcoe, Innisfil’s scenic landscape featuring miles of waterfront, woodlands and farm fields are natural assets that make Innisfil the perfect place to mix business and pleasure. Just minutes from desk to dock, Innisfil has something for everyone.

We are a “family-first” organization that provides employees with flexible options to focus on what’s most important in life! Options include flexible work arrangements, compressed work weeks, and Hybrid Work Arrangements – just to name a few.

Why You?

We are looking for a dynamic and collaborative self-starter to join our organization as Project Manager, Sustainability! In support of the Town of Innisfil’s Strategic Plan 2030, being true to the values: “Community First. Future Ready. Balance Always.”, you will be responsible for the implementation of the Town’s Integrated Sustainability Master Plan (ISMP) and program development ensuring sustainability is incorporated into all aspects of Town operations.

In this role, you will advise on sustainability principles within the Orbit project, and exciting Town capital and development projects, and will coordinate the internal efforts that continually advance the Town toward becoming more environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable, and will be responsible for:

• Acting as sustainability adviser for the Town and serving as the organization’s main contact for sustainability matters and advancing sustainable practices within Town operations (including active transportation, Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan, energy reporting).
• Supporting staff in embracing sustainability and carbon neutrality and help set performance metrics; developing Key Performance Indicators (“KPIs”) for reporting and measuring success of sustainability initiatives.
• Preparing and implementing sustainability guidelines.
• Supporting community sustainability initiatives championed by the Town and the Innisfil Sustainability Advisory Committee (ISAC), organizing and managing special events.

The preferred candidate holds:

• A University degree in Environmental Studies/Science, Environmental/Civil Engineering, Environmental Planning or a related environmental or sustainability program. Related education with combined progressive relevant experience in sustainability and program delivery may be considered.
• Five (5) to seven (7) years’ experience of related sustainability job experience, preferably in the municipal/public sector.
• Professional Engineer’s (P.Eng.) designation from the Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO) or Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) designation from the Ontario Association of Civil Engineering Technicians and Technologists is considered an asset.
• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) Designation is preferred.
• A valid Class "G" driver's licence in good standing and reliable vehicle to use on corporate business.
• Availability to attend evening and/or weekend meetings or other events as required.

Closing date is June 19, 2025.

The wage range for this position is $41.27 - $52.68 per hour (Based on a 35-hour week) and the successful candidate will be compensated within this range.

To learn more about the Town of Innisfil, to access the job description and to apply, please go to the current opportunities section on the Town’s website.

The Town of Innisfil is committed to diversity and inclusion in our workplaces. We are passionate about attracting and retaining individuals who represent the diversity in our own community and beyond, as we work together to best serve our residents. We inspire one another in an inclusive environment where all individuals belong and are valued, respected and uplifted.

We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Personal information will be used to determine eligibility for potential employment and is pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Accommodations for persons with disabilities will be provided, on request, to support candidate participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. To request accommodation, please contact People & Talent.