Municipal Government, Environmental Programs

Position: Supervisor, Environmental Programs (Temporary, approximately 12 months with possible extension)
Employer: City of Guelph
Location: Guelph, Ontario

Why Guelph?

When you join the City of Guelph, you join a team of over 2000 employees who deliver services the community relies on every day. Together, we are bringing to life Guelph’s vision of an inclusive, connected, and prosperous city where we look after each other and our environment. As a single tier municipality, we offer a variety of occupations and career specialities within our organization. Guided by the goals and objectives of the Future Guelph: Strategic Plan and committed to the Corporate Values of integrity, service, inclusion, wellness and learning, the candidate will aid in the achievement of the Community Vision for an inclusive, connected, prosperous city.

What we offer

We offer competitive wages and comprehensive benefits to meet the needs of our diverse employees. Many of our positions offer:

• Paid vacation days, increasing with years of service
• Paid personal days;
• Defined benefit pension plan with OMERS, including 100-per-cent employer matching;
• Extended health and dental benefits, including Health Care Spending Account;
• Employee and Family Assistance Program;
• Parental leave top up program;
• Learning and development opportunities including tuition assistance
• Employee recognition programs.

Position overview

Reporting to the Manager, Compliance, Programs and Performance, the Supervisor, Environmental Programs is responsible for leading a team of innovative and dedicated full-time and seasonal staff in achieving strategic, public-facing environmental programs, engagement and education goals of the Council-approved Master Plans and Strategies to reclaim and sustain service capacity and minimize environmental impact. Building on the City’s reputation as an innovative and creative leader in municipal waste, water and wastewater services programming, the Supervisor will lead the development, administration, evaluation and improvement of this multidisciplinary portfolio.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Provide visible and positive leadership to staff, developing and nurturing a work environment that is inclusive, respectful and motivating.
• Responsible for the management, supervision and guidance of staff including hiring, training and evaluating performance.
• Develop and report on variances related to multi-year operating and capital budgets.
• Manage the development, coordination and scheduling of annual and multi-year work plans for environmental programs.
• Manage the execution of an environmental program framework to identify synergies and align program initiatives (where possible) for water, wastewater and solid waste.
• Manage the development of reputational and action-oriented public educational materials, marketing campaigns and public engagement strategies in coordination with cross-departmental internal stakeholders.
• Oversee the delivery of program and promotion recommendations, projects and pilots, evaluation and modifications, related to the Water Efficiency Strategy (2016), Solid Waste Management Master Plan (2021), and public education and communications plans, including wastewater.
• Respond to escalated public concerns or inquiries and coordinate distribution of public information materials; host and/or attend public meetings and workshops and make presentations to community groups.
• Develop formal project documents including Project Charters, Schedules, Risk Registers, and Business Cases, amongst others, and ensures project management rigour is consistent with protocols of the City’s Project Management Office and Project Management Institute, as required.
• Manage consultants and contractors related to program delivery and ensure cost-effective and timely delivery of results that align with corporate objectives.
• Provide leading technical expertise to master plan and other corporate strategic planning processes and content.
• Act as a resource to conduct research, manage data, provide interpretation, and offer recommendations based on industry best practice and environmental scans.
• Establish and maintain excellent networking relationships with municipal, provincial, federal and other affiliated agencies engaged in water, wastewater and solid waste management.
• Maintain awareness of emerging trends and new developments in the field of environmental programs applicable to the City; incorporate new developments as appropriate into programs and provide technical expertise.
• Prepare technical reports including detailed reports, technical memos, tender documentation, grant applications and reports to Council.
• Establish baseline key program indicators and a reporting protocol for environmental program-based initiatives including water demand, wastewater collection impacts and solid waste diversion rates based on standard reporting practices and methodology.
• Participate on various internal sub-committees and special studies as a subject matter expert.
• Support internal benchmarking and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and requirements

• Considerable experience related to the duties listed above, normally acquired through the completion of a Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies or a related discipline and considerable experience in environmental program development, delivery and research. Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Experience motivating, training, and supervising unionized staff in a service-oriented environment.
• Experience leading projects that are delivered on time and on budget.
• A valid Class G drivers’ license with a good driving record. Successful candidates will be required to provide a current driver’s abstract prior to their start date to confirm their license is held in good standing and that it has not been suspended or revoked under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) or Criminal Code of Canada in the last 5 years. The City of Guelph will take into consideration the number of demerit points and/or nature of the infractions to determine if it meets our requirements.
• Excellent working knowledge of water, waste and wastewater best practices, including water conservation technologies, practices, devices and systems.
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to resolve customer inquiries/complaints effectively.
• Analytical and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments to meet deadlines in a fast-paced customer service focused environment.
• Excellent communications skills (both oral and written) with the ability to facilitate training and consult with all levels of staff, stakeholders and the general public.
• Ability to analyze problems, identify alternatives and make recommendations to implement best practice procedures and policies.
• Knowledge of relevant municipal, provincial and federal legislation and Acts, regulations and by-laws.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and other applicable legislation and specifications.
• A team player with interpersonal, facilitation and public relations skills.
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook and Teams).
• Project Management Professional certification would be an asset.
• Experience with auxiliary water systems and industrial water efficiency would be an asset.
• Experience with municipal solid waste management program and industry innovation would be an asset.
• Experience with database management software packages would be an asset.

Hours of work
35 hours per week Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:30 pm.; some evening and weekend work required.

Pay/Salary
Non-Union Grade 6: $51.80- $64.78 per hour

How to apply

Qualified applicants are invited to apply using our online application system by Wednesday, January 15, 2025. Please note all applicants must complete the online questionnaire specific to this position at the time they submit their resume and cover letter in order to be considered.

Please visit the job posting listed on our City of Guelph careers page and click on the “Apply for this job” button. Instructions will follow.

The City of Guelph is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where employees feel welcome, valued and engaged. Our employment policies strictly prohibit all forms of discrimination on any of the grounds in relevant laws. All employment practices are solely based on individual merit, qualifications, and organization's needs at the time. In keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, we are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals in our job application procedures. If you need an accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process, you may contact us to make your needs known in advance.

Personal information collected through the recruitment process will be used solely to determine eligibility for employment. We thank all candidates in advance; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

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