Requisition ID: 19918 Department: Strategic Initiatives Dept. Service: Climate Change and Resiliency Services Branch: Pilots, Governance & Reporting Branch Employment Type: 1 Full-time Temporary - Up to 1 year Work Hours: 35.00 hours per weekAffiliation: CIPP Salary Information: $102,307.66 - $124,480.72 annually (2025 rates of pay)Location: City Hall,110 Laurier Avenue West City: Ottawa, ON Job Category: Administrative and Support Services Application Close: 27/11/2025JOB SUMMARY
The Climate Change and Resiliency Service is responsible for a directed and coordinated approach to implementing the Climate Change Master Plan, Energy Evolution Strategy, the Climate Resiliency Strategy, the Urban Forest Management Plan, and associated priorities, programs, projects, and policies. This service area will provide strategic leadership on climate change issues, responses, emerging technologies, and pilot projects, in partnership with other entities. The Pilots, Governance & Reporting team leads the strategic development, implementation, and oversight of initiatives that advance the City’s climate and sustainability goals. The team manages governance frameworks, performance monitoring, and reporting to ensure transparency and continuous improvement. It also develops long-term strategies and programs aligned with the Climate Change and Resiliency mandate, fosters internal and external partnerships for collaborative delivery, and supports enabling projects with cross-cutting benefits. The Climate Change and Resiliency Service is responsible for a directed and coordinated approach to implementing the Climate Change Master Plan, Energy Evolution Strategy, the Climate Resiliency Strategy, the Urban Forest Management Plan, and associated priorities, programs, projects, and policies. This service area will provide strategic leadership on climate change issues, responses, emerging technologies, and pilot projects, in partnership with other entities. The Pilots, Governance & Reporting team leads the strategic development, implementation, and oversight of initiatives that advance the City’s climate and sustainability goals. The team manages governance frameworks, performance monitoring, and reporting to ensure transparency and continuous improvement. It also develops long-term strategies and programs aligned with the Climate Change and Resiliency mandate, fosters internal and external partnerships for collaborative delivery, and supports enabling projects with cross-cutting benefits.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Completion of 4 year degree in urban and regional planning or a field related to planning or the unit’s area of expertise (such as landscape architecture, architecture, urban design, urban geography, engineering, environmental planning).
Minimum of 8 years of related and progressively responsible, professional experience in the unit’s area of expertise
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES
Registered Professional Planner (RPP) OR Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) OR Licensed Architect OR Landscape Architect (Full Member) OR Registered Professional Geoscientist OR Certified Environmental ProfessionalKNOWLEDGE
Applicable legislation, policies and processes for example: the Planning Act, the Municipal Act, the Environmental Assessment Act, the Environmental Protection Act, the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, the Ontario Water Resources Act, the Conservation Authorities Act, the Heritage Act, the City’s Official Plan and Master Plans, Zoning By-Law, and related policies, the Development Approvals process, and environmental management systems.
Global, national and local initiatives, agreements and agencies related to the unit’s area of expertise
Municipal planning principles and practices
Theories, concepts, methodologies, principles and/or practices relating to the unit’s area of expertise
Public consultation practices
Project management principles and practices
Available computer technology and tools related to unit’s area of expertise.
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Work effectively as a leader and team member within a multi-disciplinary and technical environment
Monitor and synthesize information from a variety of sources to establish future directions, research and data collection needs, environmental trends, program elements and resources
Understand technological tools available to assist in efficient and cost-effective program delivery
Understand, initiate and conduct assignments with minimal supervision
Negotiate with representatives from other departments and outside agencies to identify and achieve common objectives through joint initiatives and contributions
Establish and deliver effective public consultation processes
Communicate effectively and tactfully (in writing and orally) with elected officials, City staff, external agencies, private sector, members of the public and others
Prepare and make effective and persuasive presentations
Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to influence others and work effectively with people representing a wide range of interests
Commitment to service excellence
Exceptional problem solving skills
Positive, inclusive approach to project development and implementation
Ability to deal with multiple demands and shifting priorities
Client focussed
Results-oriented
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing
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