SUSTAINABILITY COORDINATOR

The City of Belleville, known as the ‘Friendly City’, is located at the mouth of the Moira River where it meets the picturesque Bay of Quinte. Experience world-class fishing, boating, cycling, and walking along approximately 14 kilometers of waterfront trails. Situated between Toronto and Montreal, and less than one hour from the U.S. border, the City truly is at the center of it all.

Approximately 56,000 people make Belleville their home and over 220,000 live within 30 minutes of the City. We are in close proximity to Prince Edward County where you can discover award winning wineries and numerous beaches including Sandbanks Provincial Park. We are home to Loyalist College of Applied Arts and Technology as well as Albert College, Canada’s oldest co-ed boarding independent private school. The historic downtown core provides numerous restaurants, shopping and live music and theater venues for an amazing cultural experience. Our inviting blend of small town warmth and big city amenities, quality of life and affordable housing make Belleville the perfect place to live, work and play. More information is available at www.belleville.ca

Currently, the City of Belleville has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, strategic, and dynamic individuals to join our Engineering and Development Services Department as a Sustainability Coordinator.Position Type: Permanent Full Time
Number of Positions: One (1)

Department: Engineering and Development Services Department
File Number: SV25-112
Location: City Hall (169 Front Street, Belleville, ON)
Hours: 35 Hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Employee Group: Union - CUPE

Salary: Grade 6 $31.93 - $36.70
Closing Date: Wednesday, October 15, 2025at 4:30 PMPURPOSE AND SCOPE:
Reporting to the Manager of Policy Planning, the Sustainability Coordinator leads the development of the City’s corporate-wide and community climate action planning. The Sustainability Coordinator works in an interdisciplinary capacity to provide leadership and expert advice in the development and implementation of policies and strategies related to the environment, energy use, and land use planning, and champions Belleville's position as a sustainable City with a vibrant community, healthy environment, and strong economic base.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the development and implementation of the City’s Climate Action Plan, energy strategies, and sustainability frameworks to meet corporate and community emission reduction targets.

• Represent the City in intergovernmental, public, and stakeholder engagements to advocate for climate policy, sustainability, and environmental stewardship.

• Consult, collaborate and build consensus throughout all departments to implement a climate action transition initiatives through the annual business plan and budget.

• Lead, coordinate, and participate in meetings with City staff including Senior Leadership, internal departments, and external stakeholders and committees, as a representative of the City of Belleville to support and advance environmental priorities and long-term community development objectives.

• Research, develop, and assess policies related to waste management, energy, sustainable transportation, asset management, and land use planning with a focus on climate resiliency.

• Provide policy leadership and coordination across departments to embed climate action, resilience, and sustainability goals into municipal planning, budgeting, and operations.

• Evaluate and report on the effectiveness of environmental programs and communicate progress on Climate Action Plan implementation, Green House Gas reduction, and other environmental initiatives to internal and external stakeholders.

• Act as staff liaison to the Green Task Force Committee, supporting policy development, research, and strategic initiatives to advance local sustainability goals.

• Coordinate municipal compliance with energy reporting, Green House Gas inventories, and environmental disclosure requirements in collaboration with relevant departments.

• Review and provide expert environmental input on Official Plans, Secondary Plans, Zoning By-law amendments, and other strategic planning documents.

• Advise internal and external stakeholders (i.e., working groups and committees), management, and City Council on climate-related legislation, regulatory compliance, and policy alignment.

• Develop and monitor project schedules, financials and negotiate project changes and claims while maintaining the quality and schedule of the project.

• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Note: Above duties are representative of a typical position and are not to be construed as all-inclusive.

QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM EDUCATION:

• Four (4) year Undergraduate University Degree in Environmental Science, Planning, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Valid Class G Driver’s license with safe driving record, to be held and maintained.
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check (“CRC”) prior to commencing work at the City of Belleville.

ASSET EDUCATION:

• Master’s Degree in Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, or equivalent.
• Eligibility for Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) membership as a Registered Professional Planner (RPR).
• Ability to interpret and apply related legislation and policies (i.e., The Planning Act, Municipal By-Laws).
• Knowledge of urban planning, land use-policy, and municipal infrastructure.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

• Two (2) years’ experience working in a public sector/municipal environment, including working with environmental initiatives.
• A strong awareness of municipal government and of relevant legislation, standards, regulations, and policies within local, provincial and federal governments.
• Strong project management skills in collaboration with proven leadership skills in delivering the capital works projects in linear municipal infrastructure and growth within a team environment.

ASSET EXPERIENCE

• Experience with data analysis and research.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a demanding environment.
• Experience with written and oral reports and presentations.
• Proven ability to work with professionalism and confidence with all levels of management and the public.

Note: A combination of relevant work experience and education may be considered.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:

• Competitive market salary

• Competitive employer-paid extended health benefits

• OMERS Pension Plan

• Opportunity to enter a hybrid work arrangement subject to applicable policies and approvals, following the successful completion of the probationary period.

• Live, work, and play in the beautiful city of Belleville and experience all that it has to offer.

HOW TO APPLY:

www.belleville.ca/careers
We thank all applicants who apply but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please be advised that the City of Belleville uses email to communicate with their applicants for open job postings. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked frequently and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time-sensitive correspondence regarding recruitments via email, it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the job posting.

Applicants will be required to provide at their own expense a satisfactory criminal reference check dated within the past six (6) months and if deemed a requirement of the position, a driver’s abstract to the Human Resources Department on or before the date of the interview but no later than the commencement of employment if selected.

The City of Belleville is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Human Resources Division to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.

Personal information and any supporting material will be administered in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA).

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