Climate Action & Environmental Stewardship

Position: Climate Action Specialist (3 Year Term)
Employer: City of Kelowna
Location: Kelowna, BC

Climate Action Specialist (Three Year Term)

Join the Climate Action & Environmental Stewardship Department and contribute to the strategic leadership for the City of Kelowna’s climate action and natural environment objectives. This role involves leading and coordinating the implementation of the City’s Climate Resilient Kelowna Strategy in collaboration with relevant City departments, local interest holders, and community members. The Climate Action Specialist will be responsible for developing and implementing engagement programs to facilitate low-emission resilient behaviors at the individual and household level.

Expertise in municipal strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, enhance community resilience to climate hazards, principles of community-based social marketing, and proficiency in writing detailed reports as well as conducting data and policy analysis will be essential.  

You have at least five years’ relevant experience and a degree in resource management, sustainability, environmental studies, environmental science, climate change, planning, public policy, business, engineering or a related field.  One or more of the following additional accreditations is also desirable: Graduate degree in public policy, sustainability, resource management, engineering, or a related business field; Registered Professional Engineer; Registered Professional Planner; and/or Sustainable Energy Management. Core competencies include leadership community engagement, diplomacy, technical expertise, communication, decision making and risk analysis. 

Help create Kelowna as a City of the Future. Our diverse and dynamic team strives to innovate to make things better, work as one team, serve proudly, and lead responsibly. Live, work and play in one of Canada’s fastest growing cities. Kelowna boasts miles of lake access, public areas and outdoor recreation opportunities, a vibrant downtown and cultural scene, healthy and connected neighborhoods, and a world-renowned College and University. You’re only a quick link to the world via the Kelowna International Airport.

Grow your career in an organization that supports employee work-life balance and career and professional development. This exempt position offers a salary range of $91,500 to $106,700 employer-paid comprehensive benefits, an earned day off program, paid vacation and one of Canada’s top pension plans. 

The City of Kelowna is committed to being an organization that values and reflects its community’s diverse population, and to fostering an equitable, inclusive and progressive work environment where everyone can be their authentic self and feels a sense of belonging.

For further information or to apply, please check our website at http://www.kelowna.ca/careers

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Applications must be received by end of day December 11th, 2024.

Applicants not contacted within three weeks of the closing date are thanked for their interest.