Climate Change Risk Assessment Coordinator [Canada]

 

Department of Environment and Local Government
Climate Change Risk Assessment Coordinator
Pay Band 5
Contract / Secondment
18 months
Open competition
Fredericton

Who we are
The work we do has a positive impact on our communities and helps improve the everyday lives of New Brunswickers. Together, we are over 45,000 New Brunswickers who are passionate problem-solvers, who make a difference and are proud to call New Brunswick home.

The Climate Change Secretariat (CCS) plays an instrumental leadership role in ensuring that New Brunswick reduces its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and increases our resiliency and response to the challenges and opportunities presented by climate change. The CCS also focuses on initiatives related to education, awareness, and capacity-building and the CCS is responsible for the Climate Change Act and associated regulations. It is also responsible for the development of New Brunswick's Climate Change Action Plans and coordinates its implementation, tracking and reporting. The Secretariat works with government departments and agencies to ensure that actions on climate change are integrated with governmental policies, programs, and day-to-day decisions. The CCS also engages local governments and non-government partners and various stakeholders to increase knowledge and capacity while encouraging lower carbon and resilient investments and practices.

Department of Environment and Local Government provides integrated stewardship through planning and management of land use, zoning development and waste management issues. It ensures effective enforcement of, and compliance with, environmental legislation and regulations and provides effective consultation and liaison with municipal governments and Local Service Districts (LSD) on governance issues.

What you will do?
As a member of the Climate Change Secretariat and reporting to the Adaptation Section Director, you will, among other things be responsible for:

• Leading the development of a Provincial Climate Change Risk Assessment (PRA) in response to the commitment outlined in Action 23 of New Brunswick's Climate Change Action Plan.
• Assisting in developing the scope of the PRA,
• Consulting a jurisdictional scan of other Provincial Risk Assessments and keeping detailed consultation records
• Preparing and issuing a Request for Proposal, select the Consultant, produce a detailed project work plan, guide the Consultant throughout the project to ensure deliverables and timelines are met,
• Coordinating stakeholder engagement,
• Ensuring the PRA is completed within budget, and ensure the final report reflects government priorities.
• Coordinating public engagement, and stakeholders within key sectors such as municipalities, infrastructure, public safety, health, natural resources, agriculture, aquaculture, environment, industry, and business, as well as within populations, on private property, Crown Lands, and within various geographic regions, to identify risks.
• And as necessary, performing administrative tasks that support the completion of the PRA, including but not limited to, creating tailored presentations for the various sectors being consulted, track and report on project progress, and prepare materials for the public release of the Provincial Climate Change Risk Assessment.

Work environment

• Office location: 20 McGloin (Marysville Place), Fredericton.
• Office layout: closed office / cubicles
• Standard hours of work: Monday - Friday, 8:15-4:30 (office schedule)
• We promote a scent-reduced environment.

Who you are
You are open to new challenges, solution-oriented and able to work within a fast-paced team environment. You enjoy being part of a collaborative team working towards common goals. You are concerned for the safety and wellbeing of New Brunswickers.

Your attitude, skills and interests are just as important as your area of study. We are looking for diverse backgrounds that bring a combination of the following:

Essential qualifications
The successful candidate must have a bachelor's degree in a field related to environmental science, engineering, business, policy administration and a minimum of five (5) years of related experience, including a combination of the following:

• Project coordination/management
• Stakeholder engagement.
• Developing partnerships with government departments, agencies, and stakeholders; and
• Conducting risk assessments.

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Asset Qualifications
Preference may be given to candidates that demonstrate:

• Experience with climate change adaptation, risk assessments and climate projections.

Subject to the response to this competition, candidates may be required to demonstrate on their application one or more of the asset qualifications in addition to the essential qualifications in order to be given further consideration.

Written and spoken competence in English is required. Please state your language capability.

• Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration.
• Résumés should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment.

Please ensure that your preferred language of assessment is identified in your resume.

Behavioural competencies

• Organizational Commitment;
• Results Orientation;
• Team Work and Collaboration
• Client Service Orientation;
• Effective Interactive Communication.

Technical Competencies

• Planning and Organizing Skills;
• Specialized Subject Matter Expertise and Knowledge;
• Written Communication;
• Project Management

Wage

• Pay Band 5: $2,378 to $3,322 bi-weekly, based on 36.25 hours per week

The Department of Environment and Local Government Offers:

• Comprehensive benefits package which includes paid vacation, optional health and dental plans, Life Insurance, and participation in the Public Service Shared Risk Pension Plan;
• Opportunities for career growth, professional development and training.
• Free Parking and recreational trails. (at Marysville Place)
• Free access to Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and services
• 1 paid Volunteer Day per year to give back to your community.
• A departmental social committee; and
• A fitness facility (at Marysville Place) for employees at low cost.

Providing a safe workplace for all. Your health & safety are important to us. GNB has implemented preventative measures across the organization to ensure your health & safety.

How to apply
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, we encourage applicants to apply on-line at: https://www.ere.gnb.ca or by email to HR-RH.ELG-EGL@gnb.ca by June 4, 2023.

Department of Environment and Local Government
P.O. Box 6000
Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1
Telephone: 506-453-2690

We thank all those who apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted

Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities in which we live and serve. We encourage and support applications from Aboriginals, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups.

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