Requisition ID: 19953 Department: Public Works Dept. Service: Solid Waste Services Branch: Solid Waste Long Term Planning Branch Employment Type: 1 Full-time Temporary - Up to 1 year Work Hours: 35.00 hours per weekAffiliation: CIPP Salary Information: $85,947.68 - $104,577.20 annually (2025 rates of pay)Location: Trail Waste Fac, 4475 Trail Road City: Ottawa, ON Job Category: Administrative and Support Services Application Close: 28/11/2025JOB SUMMARY
The City’s 30-year Solid Waste Master Plan was approved in June 2024 and includes 50 different actions to work towards the goals of achieving a more environmentally, financially and socially sustainable waste management system. The Waste Plan was built with input from stakeholder groups and the public throughout each stage of the plan’s development and the actions in the plan span the collection and management of waste from curbside-residential and multi-residential homes, parks and other public spaces, City facilities and operations and existing partner programs. Actions include waste reduction, reuse and diversion initiatives, projects to increase energy and material recovery from the waste stream, operational improvements and strategies to impact behavior change in the community.
This position is responsible for the planning, development and implementation of engagement strategies, plans and tactics that support the roll out of several Waste Plan actions. Engagement continues to be key to ensuring success of these projects and to obtain the buy-in and support from across the community. This position will also work to ensure a consolidated approach to engagement that aligns across projects and takes advantage of overlap and resource efficiencies.
The position will be the lead in all public engagement activities and events on behalf of the Long-term Planning team and work with several project managers to plan and implement specific engagement strategies for multiple projects. In addition, the position will develop collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders; create working groups/committees where relevant; work with contractors and consultants; lead engagement tactics such as surveys, focus groups and dialogue sessions with residents and stakeholders; conduct presentations to internal and external stakeholders; manage content for the City’s engagement platform; conduct research and data analysis on gathered feedback and develop reports, such as engagement What We Learned reports. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Completion of 4 year university degree in Arts, Public Administration, Public Relations, Business Administration, Social Sciences or related field
Minimum of 5 years of experience in service organizations with a range of related experience in stakeholder engagement, partnership development, public policy, communications and promotions planning
KNOWLEDGE
Communication and marketing processes, tactics and techniques
Public engagement and community development concepts and practices
Planning, reporting and evaluation techniques
Project management principles and guidelines
Protocols for writing briefings and reports
Current local, provincial and national issues related to homelessness and the community based service system
Legislation, polices, regulations, guidelines and operational procedures relevant to the service area
Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Develop partnerships/networks with community agencies and stakeholders
Plan, lead, coordinate and complete projects within deadlines and achieve desired outcomes
Lead initiatives, change processes and work groups
Effective organizational and project management skills
Effective decision making and problem solving abilities
Ability to prepare comprehensive and superior communication strategies
Effective verbal and writing skills (including editing) communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Effective group facilitation and presentation skills
Ability to deal effectively with public/clients/stakeholders on controversial issues
Ability to organize and implement events
Conduct research, information interviews, needs assessments
Compile and analyze complex issues
Make formal presentations to senior staff and managers
Write clear and concise reports, presentations and correspondence
Work cooperatively and collaboratively with cross-functional teams
Communicate effectively with senior staff, councillors, other levels of government, and internal/external stakeholders
Work under the stress of multiple, changing demands
Work well in a team environment and with ongoing inter-branch contacts
Analyze functions, issues and problems within a team to develop realistic and innovative solutions to problems
Provide technical leadership
Plan, set priorities and organize work
Demonstrated leadership and initiative
Ability to work with minimal supervision and direction
Collaborative approach in working with others
Innovative and creative, flexible
Possess sound judgement, discretion, tact and diplomacy
Strong interpersonal, team building and teaching skills
Customer service oriented, flexible
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Work well under tight deadlines
Tact and diplomacy
Thoroughness and initiative
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing
Driver’s License Requirement: A valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver’s license (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated; This position requires the successful candidate to use their own transportation.
Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
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We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions. Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.
The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.
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