Lead, Environment and Climate
About the role
Job Number**:** 53531
Reporting to the Director, Environment and Climate Resilience, the Lead, Environment and Climate is one of the subject matter experts for the Climate Resilience program, and will collaborate with multiple partners to update, implement, and maintain strategies of the program.
With an impact on all City departments, services, infrastructure, and external partnerships,, this position is a technical expert with the ability and experience to manage a team of professionals dedicated to collaborating in the delivery of the Energy Transition and Climate Adaptation program.
What will you do?
- Lead a team of professional scientists, analysts/advisors dedicated to the delivery of the City’s climate strategies and environmental protection initiatives
- Establish a supportive and accountable culture, and ensure exceptional client service to the organization
- Provide leadership and direction for the group that will provide recommendations on the development of environment and climate resilience planning processes, programs, and policies
- Coordinate and engage with City Council, internal partners and Edmontonians to establish and lead processes to ensure the program is clearly articulated
- Guide staff to work with partners to develop strategic plans to achieve outcomes and targets, while identifying touch points that will be impacted by the plans and frameworks and processes needed for implementation and change management
- Research new methodologies and processes related to environment and climate resilience, when existing practices don’t exist
- Actively participate in the development of strategies for the Section and Branch and in alignment with the City’s Community Energy Transition Strategy and Climate Resilient Edmonton Adaptation Strategy
- Establish and lead processes to continually explore and evaluate program risks and opportunities for Edmonton and update the program accordingly
- Build new and innovative collaborative partnerships with external agencies, orders of government and community organizations
- Anticipate business opportunities, influence policy, planning and initiatives, and foster a culture of accountability through performance measurement
- Integrate multi-disciplinary teams to work collaboratively with partners supporting corporate priorities
Qualifications:
- Broad knowledge and understanding of environment and climate science
- Knowledge, training and/or education in Science, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Engineering, Urban Studies, Management and/or related disciplines
- Experience in a leadership role within a large, complex organization
- Experience managing the delivery of significant, complex and multi-dimensional projects
- Expertise in environmental, climate change mitigation, adaptation planning and policy development
- Experience managing change in a large complex organization
Skills required for success:
- Ability to think strategically to address large, complex issues, to manage emergent projects while steering dynamically
- Build a respectful workplace culture through a values-based influencer approach and work collaboratively
- Understand complex municipal subject matter and build influential relationships with external agencies, orders of government, community organizations, and internal departments and branches
- Communicate with strong political acumen, strategic planning, issue resolution and decision-making skills
- Present complex ideas to diverse audiences, build positive relationships and establish clear expectations
- Service excellence, embracing diversity and promoting inclusiveness
- Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)
- Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion
Conditions of Employment and Work Environment:
- 1 permanent, full-time position
- Hours of Work: 36.9 hours per week, Monday - Friday. This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite.
- Salary: (Annually) $126,832.94 - $158,541.69
- Hire is dependent on Criminal Information Check satisfactory to the City of Edmonton. There may be a cost associated with this requirement
The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact employment@edmonton.ca**. Learn more about our benefits** https://bit.ly/COEbenefits**. Talent sourced through this process may be considered for similar opportunities within the City of Edmonton.**
Talent Acquisition Consultant: JM/SB
Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.
IND123
Classification Title**:** PT4
Posting Date**:** Oct 16, 2025
Closing Date**:** Oct 30, 2025 11:59:00 PM (MDT)
Number of Openings (up to)****: 1 - Permanent Full-time
Union : Management
Department**:** Planning and Environment Services
Work Location(s)****: 8th Floor Edmonton Tower, 10111 104 Avenue Edmonton T5J 0J4
About City of Edmonton
We’re young, ambitious and building something extraordinary. Located on Treaty 6 Territory and with a population of over one million, Edmonton is one of Canada's youngest and fastest growing cities. We’re building a resilient and diverse economy, attracting the best and the brightest and striving to be a world leader in environmental sustainability. We value quality of life, community safety and a welcoming spirit that embraces new people and new ideas.
Lead, Environment and Climate
About the role
Job Number**:** 53531
Reporting to the Director, Environment and Climate Resilience, the Lead, Environment and Climate is one of the subject matter experts for the Climate Resilience program, and will collaborate with multiple partners to update, implement, and maintain strategies of the program.
With an impact on all City departments, services, infrastructure, and external partnerships,, this position is a technical expert with the ability and experience to manage a team of professionals dedicated to collaborating in the delivery of the Energy Transition and Climate Adaptation program.
What will you do?
- Lead a team of professional scientists, analysts/advisors dedicated to the delivery of the City’s climate strategies and environmental protection initiatives
- Establish a supportive and accountable culture, and ensure exceptional client service to the organization
- Provide leadership and direction for the group that will provide recommendations on the development of environment and climate resilience planning processes, programs, and policies
- Coordinate and engage with City Council, internal partners and Edmontonians to establish and lead processes to ensure the program is clearly articulated
- Guide staff to work with partners to develop strategic plans to achieve outcomes and targets, while identifying touch points that will be impacted by the plans and frameworks and processes needed for implementation and change management
- Research new methodologies and processes related to environment and climate resilience, when existing practices don’t exist
- Actively participate in the development of strategies for the Section and Branch and in alignment with the City’s Community Energy Transition Strategy and Climate Resilient Edmonton Adaptation Strategy
- Establish and lead processes to continually explore and evaluate program risks and opportunities for Edmonton and update the program accordingly
- Build new and innovative collaborative partnerships with external agencies, orders of government and community organizations
- Anticipate business opportunities, influence policy, planning and initiatives, and foster a culture of accountability through performance measurement
- Integrate multi-disciplinary teams to work collaboratively with partners supporting corporate priorities
Qualifications:
- Broad knowledge and understanding of environment and climate science
- Knowledge, training and/or education in Science, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Engineering, Urban Studies, Management and/or related disciplines
- Experience in a leadership role within a large, complex organization
- Experience managing the delivery of significant, complex and multi-dimensional projects
- Expertise in environmental, climate change mitigation, adaptation planning and policy development
- Experience managing change in a large complex organization
Skills required for success:
- Ability to think strategically to address large, complex issues, to manage emergent projects while steering dynamically
- Build a respectful workplace culture through a values-based influencer approach and work collaboratively
- Understand complex municipal subject matter and build influential relationships with external agencies, orders of government, community organizations, and internal departments and branches
- Communicate with strong political acumen, strategic planning, issue resolution and decision-making skills
- Present complex ideas to diverse audiences, build positive relationships and establish clear expectations
- Service excellence, embracing diversity and promoting inclusiveness
- Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)
- Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion
Conditions of Employment and Work Environment:
- 1 permanent, full-time position
- Hours of Work: 36.9 hours per week, Monday - Friday. This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite.
- Salary: (Annually) $126,832.94 - $158,541.69
- Hire is dependent on Criminal Information Check satisfactory to the City of Edmonton. There may be a cost associated with this requirement
The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact employment@edmonton.ca**. Learn more about our benefits** https://bit.ly/COEbenefits**. Talent sourced through this process may be considered for similar opportunities within the City of Edmonton.**
Talent Acquisition Consultant: JM/SB
Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.
IND123
Classification Title**:** PT4
Posting Date**:** Oct 16, 2025
Closing Date**:** Oct 30, 2025 11:59:00 PM (MDT)
Number of Openings (up to)****: 1 - Permanent Full-time
Union : Management
Department**:** Planning and Environment Services
Work Location(s)****: 8th Floor Edmonton Tower, 10111 104 Avenue Edmonton T5J 0J4
About City of Edmonton
We’re young, ambitious and building something extraordinary. Located on Treaty 6 Territory and with a population of over one million, Edmonton is one of Canada's youngest and fastest growing cities. We’re building a resilient and diverse economy, attracting the best and the brightest and striving to be a world leader in environmental sustainability. We value quality of life, community safety and a welcoming spirit that embraces new people and new ideas.