• Job Description

  Req#: 8222

  Job Description

  JOB TITLE: Environmental Project Specialist

  DEPARTMENT: Planning, Building & Growth Management

  POSTING NUMBER: 105724

  NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1

  JOB STATUS & DURATION: Full Time Temporary 6-Month Contract

  HOURS OF WORK: 35 hour workweek

  LOCATION: Hybrid Model – when working onsite, you will report to the location of City Hall.

  SALARY GRADE: 12

  SALARY RANGE: 1ST STEP: $87,960.60 per annum

  2ND STEP: $92,719.90 per annum

  JOB RATE: $97,479.20 per annum

  JOB TYPE: Union

  POSTING DATE: January 4, 2024

  CLOSING DATE: January 17, 2024

  AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:

  Reporting to the Manager, Environmental Planning, this position will support the implementation, monitoring and reporting of the City of Brampton’s Environmental Master Plan and environmental management strategies; prepares special studies and reports, and maintain databases, mapping and communication materials that are relevant to land use planning, climate change, sustainability and natural heritage matters.

  Provides support with the implementation, monitoring and reporting of the Brampton Grow Green Environmental Master Plan (EMP), Community Energy and Emissions Reduction Plan (CEERP), and Natural Heritage and Environmental Management Strategy (NHEMS).

  Provides support with the City’s role on the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy.

  Supports the preparation of climate change, sustainability and natural heritage policies and objectives for incorporation into the Official Plan, Secondary Plans and Official Plan Amendments Draft policies, plans, concepts, conclusions, criteria and objectives.

  Prepares special studies and reports on a wide range of climate change, sustainability and natural heritage matters.

  Develops and maintains natural heritage data bases, mapping and communication materials that are relevant to land use planning such as natural areas inventory, natural feature restoration and enhancement, and natural feature remediation.

  Presents environmental plans and proposals at Committee of Council, Council, Brampton Environment Advisory Committee (BEAC), Public Meetings, etc.

  Ensures compliance of recommendations, decisions and actions within the framework of Provincial planning legislation, Regional and City Official Plans, regulatory approvals, and other relevant documents, such as Master Plans.

  Solicits and invites input and participation from BEAC, public, groups, agencies, conservation organizations, etc.

  Undertakes site inspections of development sites, and the municipal natural heritage and open space systems

  Assists with posting of information and documents on the Department’s internal portal, and maintains project web pages on the City of Brampton web site.

  Represents the City of Brampton, as a municipal participant/volunteer on public conservation groups; for non-governmental environmental forums; etc.

  SELECTION CRITERIA:

  • High school (Grade 12) graduation plus an additional program of three to four years in Environmental Planning, Environmental Sciences/Studies, or equivalent.
  • Over two (2) years, up to an including four (4) years of experience in environmental projects
  • Non-probationary valid Ontario Class G driver’s licence.
  • Strong understanding and knowledge of environmental initiatives, including climate change, sustainability and natural heritage issues.
  • Demonstrated project management of environmental studies related to climate change, sustainability and natural heritage matters.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on customer service.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Sound judgment; good decision making and analytical skills.
  • Able to work as part of a team.

  ** Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.

  Alternate formats will be provided upon request.

  Interview: Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.

  As part of the corporation’s Modernizing Job Evaluation project, this position will undergo an evaluation which may result in a change to the rate of compensation. Any changes affecting this position will be communicated as information becomes available.

  If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online by clicking the button above quoting reference #105724 by January 17, 2024 and complete the attached questionnaire. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate(s) will be required, as a condition of employment, to execute a written employment agreement. A criminal record search will be required of the successful candidate to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.

  As part of the application process, applicants will be invited to complete a self-identification survey. The survey is voluntary. Participation in the survey will have no impact on hiring decisions. Should you wish to opt out of completing the survey, please select “prefer not to answer” as a response to each question. All information collected is confidential and will not be shared with the hiring manager. The surveys will be anonymized and will be kept separate from applicant or employee files, such that the individuals who completed the surveys will not be identifiable. The results of the survey will assist in the analysis of disaggregated metrics for organizational planning purposes and our commitment to advance and foster diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City may use anonymized data to produce aggregate reports for internal or external use.

  Please be advised, the City of Brampton uses email to communicate with their applicants for open job competitions. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e. testing bookings, interview dates), 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 Competition and your application will be removed from the Competition.

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• About the company

  Brampton is a city in the Canadian province of Ontario.

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