Supervisor, Climate Policy - City of Mississauga, Mississauga

The Opportunity

Are you passionate about driving meaningful environmental change? The City of Mississauga is seeking a dedicated Supervisor, Climate Policy to lead critical initiatives within its Environment Section. This pivotal role involves overseeing the development and updates of the City’s Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP), advancing key climate actions, policies, and programs. You will be instrumental in fostering partnerships to further climate action both within the corporation and across the broader community, making this an impactful opportunity for those seeking administration jobs in Mississauga.

What You'll Do

As the Supervisor, Climate Policy, you will be at the forefront of the City of Mississauga's efforts to address climate change. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Plan, research, develop, coordinate, lead, facilitate, and collaborate with internal staff and external Groups of Interest to implement the CCAP, including policy development and corporate and community greenhouse gas emission reduction and adaptation programs. This includes publicly reporting on CCAP progress.
• Develop and foster strategies and partnerships to support the implementation of climate change initiatives in the City, in cooperation with external stakeholders, private sector partners, and funders.
• Develop funding strategies to support the implementation of the CCAP, including leveraging external capital.
• Lead research and technical analysis necessary to support advancement of action items identified in the CCAP and related plans.
• Lead cross-departmental working team(s) including assigning work, establishing key performance indicators, and incorporating other departmental processes, opportunities, and constraints that support the CCAP and the annual CCAP progress report.
• Provide advice and strategic direction to other staff members, Leadership Team, Mayor and Members of Council, and external Groups of Interest and partners in furthering climate action corporately and in the community.
• Serve as a key liaison with internal and external Groups of Interest, municipal partners, senior levels of government, including regional, provincial, and federal on climate change issues.
• Liaise and negotiate with utility companies, conservation authorities, post-secondary institutions, businesses, developers, land owners, and other external stakeholders, making presentations as well as written reports.
• Responsible for managing the climate change operating and capital budgets.
• Hire external consultant(s) and manage them in a fiscally responsible manner within the confines of corporate policies to support initiatives.
• Work with the Environment Section and Corporate communications team to support media releases and engagement efforts including stakeholder events, panels, and community engagement activities.
• Supervise and provide oversight to climate change staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To excel in this role and contribute to the City of Mississauga's climate goals, candidates should possess a strong blend of education, experience, and leadership skills:

• Post-Secondary Education in climate change, urban planning, engineering, environmental studies, science or a related field or equivalent, with a minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in environment and/or climate change; experience in both private and public sector is an asset.
• In-depth knowledge in climate change mitigation and adaptation, community energy planning and energy mapping, risk assessments, climate data and science, the Federal, provincial, and municipal policy context and relevant external climate change trends.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead complex interdepartmental projects and possess strong time management skills and ability to influence outcomes in a positive manner.
• Ability to negotiate/facilitate, build consensus and present information to varied audiences in a concise and sensitive manner.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with all levels of staff, elected officials, and members of external agencies and stakeholders, and the general public.
• Strong research, analytical and problem-solving ability supported by business analysis experience, team leadership and facilitation capabilities. Leadership competencies include strategic agility, business acumen, communication and relationship building and driving change.
• Ability to self-manage in a timely and organized fashion and successfully engage in multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Commitment to service excellence is essential.
• Basic computer skills based on Microsoft 365, including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills are essential.
• A driver's license is preferred for this position.

Perks and Benefits

Joining the City of Mississauga for this Supervisor, Climate Policy role means becoming part of a forward-thinking organization. You will receive a competitive annual salary ranging from $91,701.00 to $122,268.00 for a 35-hour work week. The City offers a hybrid work structure, providing flexibility and a modern work environment. As an employer committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, the City of Mississauga strives to create a respectful and supportive workplace that reflects the diverse communities it serves. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process for applicants with disabilities, ensuring equal participation for all qualified candidates interested in City of Mississauga careers.