Senior Program Coordinator - Biodiversity Action Plan

City Of Hamilton; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Hamilton is hiring a Senior Program Coordinator for its Biodiversity Action Plan. This role entails leading ecological initiatives, developing planning policies, and collaborating with community stakeholders to enhance ecological health and sustainability within the city. The ideal candidate will possess a strong educational background in land use planning or ecology and have proven experience in project management and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience in land management and ecological project coordination.
• Strong facilitation and communication skills with diverse stakeholders.
• Knowledge of the Planning Act and related regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the Biodiversity Action Plan.
• Collaborate with community partners for sustainable governance and operational frameworks.
• Monitor and report on performance data related to biodiversity initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Collaboration

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

University/College degree/diploma in Land Use Planning, Ecology, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

GIS Software

Job description

Senior Program Coordinator - Biodiversity Action Plan

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• Job ID #31196 - Senior Program Coordinator - Biodiversity Action Plan
• Union: Non Union
• Job Description ID #: 7827
• Close date: Interested applicants please submit your application online at www.hamilton.ca/city-council/jobs-city by 4:00 p.m. on July 9, 2025.
• Internal applicants should apply with your work e-mail address. External applicants are considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Reporting to the Manager of Sustainable Communities, the Senior Program Coordinator, Biodiversity Action Plan is responsible for the planning, development, coordination and execution of Planning related items within the City of Hamilton’s Biodiversity Action Plan. The Senior Program Coordinator will lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of biodiversity initiatives, programs, and projects aimed at enhancing ecological health and sustainability within the Planning Division in alignment with the Biodiversity Action Plan. This role will develop Planning policies, including Official Plan Policies, and strategies that support native species conservation, habitat restoration, pollinator-friendly environments, and climate resilience.

GENERAL DUTIES

• Acts as the lead for the Planning Division on the Biodiversity Action Plan and other ecological projects and new initiatives, including developing new Official Plan policies. Engages in the full variety of natural heritage programs and initiatives within Planning.
• Monitors, reviews, and updates the work plans in the Biodiversity Action Plan relative to current conditions and best practices. Recommends programs, service levels, performance standards, key performance indicators and revisions to the Planning leadership team.
• Collaborates with community partners to coordinate the development of sustainable governance, funding, and operational frameworks to support ongoing implementation of the Biodiversity Action Plan. Provides community-wide coordination of the Biodiversity Action Plan until sustainable frameworks are in place.
• Assists in the preparation of the Planning Division’s contribution to the Biodiversity Action Plan that ensures efficient and effective utilization of resources in service delivery.
• Responsible for the preparation of written or oral reports/presentations to both internal and external partners.
• Monitors, analyzes, manages and reports performance data to ensure that Planning objectives in the Biodiversity Action Plan are achieved. Makes recommendations for key performance indicators to demonstrate successful implementation of the Biodiversity Action Plan.
• Monitors and assesses the impact of Planning policies, bylaws, programs, and projects, ensuring they align with best practices, regulatory requirements, and the City’s environmental and sustainability goals. Provides recommendations for continuous improvement and develops new policy documents that integrate ecological principles into Planning operations. Manages and responds to changing conditions, demands and regulations.
• Conducts regular reviews of all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Assists in establishing and maintaining program schedules to ensure timely, effective, and efficient delivery of services, programs, and initiatives in alignment with the Biodiversity Action Plan.
• Represents the Planning Division on Divisional, Departmental or Community Committees as required and/or working/support groups as assigned. Liaises with partner groups in the community to build effective working relationships.
• Maintains appropriate customer service to maintain a high level of integrity and professionalism in the Divisional customer relations.
• Works in accordance with the provisions of applicable Health and Safety legislation and all City of Hamilton corporate and departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety.
• Performs other duties as assigned which are directly related to the responsibilities of the position.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of the theories and practices of maintenance and land management with related administrative experience acquired through a University/College degree/diploma in Land Use Planning, Ecology, or a directly related field. Experience with both terrestrial and / or aquatic environments as well as forestry would be an asset.
• Demonstrated competency in successfully managing a diverse portfolio of operations maintenance programs.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with elected officials, management, peers, staff, contractors, internal and external partners, and the general public in both written and verbal form.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning to maintain current knowledge of legislation, issues, technologies, and best practices related to biodiversity and Divisional operations.
• Demonstrated experience in developing budget
• Experience in evaluating programs and services against legislative and policy requirements and developing recommendations for consideration.
• Must possess initiative, good judgement, excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, demonstrated tact and professionalism.
• Highly effective facilitation, communication, presentation, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• A good understanding of the Planning Act, tribunal processes, providing professional opinions at hearings gained through practical experience. General knowledge and understanding of other statutes, regulations and by-laws affecting the Planning Division.
• Working knowledge and competence in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) with preference given to those with competence with GIS and planning, permitting, licensing software.
• Experience and the ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks/assignments in order to meet deadlines, and control/monitor financial requirements of the job. Experience, training or qualifications in Project Management would be an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team
• Demonstrated knowledge of Health and Safety Act and applicable regulations as it relates to the position

Disclaimer:

Be advised that Human Resources frequently audits resumes of internal/external applicants to ensure/validate information provided is consistent and trustworthy. Falsification of information provided at any time throughout the recruitment process may be grounds for disqualification, and for internal applicants, subject to discipline up to and including termination.

Terms:

The City is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. Consistent with our Values and Corporate Culture Pillars, the City of Hamilton is committed to providing equitable treatment to all with respect to barrier-free employment and accommodation without discrimination. The City will provide accommodation for applicants in all aspects of the hiring process, up to the point of undue hardship. If you have an accommodation need, please contact Human Resources as soon as possible to make appropriate arrangements.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Project Management

• Industries

  Government Administration

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