JOB SUMMARY

You are responsible for providing a range of research, data analysis, project coordination and stakeholder engagement services and support to the Climate Change and Resiliency section.

This includes support for corporate and community plans, programs, projects and policies related to greenhouse gas mitigation, energy efficiency, energy conservation, energy and emissions modelling, renewable energy and storage, building retrofits, electric vehicles, electricity, renewable natural gas, district energy and transportation. You are expected to build resiliency to the changing climate conditions such as higher temperatures, more rainfall and more extreme weather like floods, windstorms, or freezing rain.

Data Analysis
The incumbent will support the implementation of the Climate Change Master Plan, specifically as it relates to carbon budget and accounting frameworks, corporate and community greenhouse gas emissions data collection, calculations and inventories, key performance indicators, coordination of the climate lens in the annual budget, and annual reporting. For this position, experience with data analysis and greenhouse gas emissions calculations are considered a strength, as well as researching and communication skills.

Emerging Programs
The incumbent will support emerging programs, primarily as they relate to district energy, community heating, and buildings. Early work will involve surveying building owners and residents, investigating government and private projects and programs, and investigating technical developments related to heating energy sources and systems. Work related to municipal buildings such as building retrofits and renewable electricity generation will form a portion of the work as well. Electric Vehicle charging, communications, and general project coordination supports may also be included as needs or opportunities arise. For this position, energy sector knowledge and technical skills are considered a strength, as well as research and communication skills.

Better Buildings Benchmarking Program
The incumbent will support the implementation of the Better Buildings Ottawa Benchmarking Program. This role will involve recruiting private buildings to participate, supporting their data entry, managing program communications and incentives, analyzing the program impact, liaising with consultants and provincial regulators, and supporting capacity building activities. The ideal candidate has a mix of building science and data analysis skills as well as communications and outreach capabilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

A 4-year degree in Environmental Science (Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, and Physical Geography), Environmental Studies, Mechanical or Environmental Engineering, Building Science, climate change policy, urban and regional planning, or another related field with coursework in climate change mitigation or adaptation, or energy efficiency, conservation or generation.

Three years of related experience in research, data analysis, program development, delivery and analysis, project management, project evaluation and technical support.

KNOWLEDGE

• Best practices in climate change mitigation or adaptation, and/or energy efficiency, conservation or generation.
• General knowledge of relevant corporate and departmental policies and procedures
• Knowledge of the energy and emissions landscape in Ottawa and Ontario, including energy generation and distribution infrastructure and greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) sources. Knowledge of the provincial regulatory framework and agencies is an asset
• Knowledge of the climate hazards, risks and vulnerabilities in Ottawa and Ontario
• Legislation, policies, regulations, guidelines and operational procedures relevant to the operational area
• Principles and techniques of project planning and management
• Communications and stakeholder engagement techniques and processes
• Research, data analysis, statistical analysis and report writing techniques and processes
• Program and project evaluation and performance measurement processes
• Business process flow modeling
• Business improvement methodologies
• Techniques for cost-benefit analysis, performance evaluation and benchmarking
• Research, surveying, data collection and analyses methodologies
• MS Office
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers
  

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Able to work independently, and cooperatively and collaboratively with all staff as part of a team
• Possess organizational skills and flexibility to plan, initiate, organize and prioritize own work, in an environment of evolution and rapid change, and to balance multiple demands, conflicting priorities, and pressures
• Provide technical support to plan, lead, coordinate, implement assigned work
• Able to conduct research/reviews, compile/analyze issues/data, make judgments on the interpretation of issues/data, and formulate recommendations
• Possess excellent consultative, collaboration and interpersonal skills, and the ability to persuade/influence others and to bring conflicting points of view to consensus
• Possess strong evaluation, analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions
• Possess strong assertive verbal and written communication, presentation and report writing skills
• Experience in a fast-paced, political environment with diverse stakeholders
• Innovative and able to demonstrate a results-oriented approach to problem solving