environmental planner
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Air Quality Planner (Energy Transition)
Posted on
June 25, 2024
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Metro Vancouver
Job details
Air Quality Planner (Energy Transition)Position Status: Full-Time Temporary (This position to last not later than December 31, 2026)Department: Parks & EnvironmentEmployee Group: Teamsters Local 31Location: 4515 Central Boulevard, BurnabySalary Range/ Wage Rate: PG T30 $3,946.90 - $4,674.08 bi-weekly Our Parks & Environment Department is seeking an Air Quality Planner to support the organization in navigating rapidly evolving energy issues central to priority Big Moves in the Climate 2050 roadmaps and Clean Air Plan. Working closely with program managers and team members, this position will work collaboratively across departments and with external agencies, including other governments, utilities and member jurisdictions. They will develop policies, carry out spatial planning, and support advocacy efforts to accelerate the transition to clean and renewable energy in the region, including through energy demand reduction, addressing electrification challenges, and expanding the use of locally produced renewable energy (e.g., thermal energy, solar, renewable natural gas). You are: A planner experienced in climate policy and clean and renewable energy planning and a track record of building support for transformative climate action. You apply an innovative and collaborative mindset to drive change while building positive relationships internally and externally. With excellent communication skills, you engage stakeholders and convey complex information effectively to diverse audiences. Ideally, you have experience working with energy utilities and regulators, in-depth knowledge of renewable energy, familiarity with local government processes, and expertise in one or more Climate 2050 priorities such as transportation, buildings, industry, land use, and climate resilience. Initiative, strong organizational skills, and ability to deliver on time-sensitive assignments are essential. This role:Develops, prepares, implements, and provides input on energy transition policy proposals and information documents on air quality, greenhouse gases, climate change impacts and energy planning, including opportunities for energy demand reduction, efficiency, electrification, and incorporation of local renewable energy sources such as thermal energy, solar, and renewable natural gas. Writes comprehensive reports; follows-up and processes the results of decisions from technical and political committees regarding policy proposals; reviews regional and municipal plans for compliance with policy objectives and provides input on strategic direction; reviews and comments on energy and climate policy documents from other levels of government and regulated entities. Develops strategies, plans and programs related to regional air quality, climate action, and energy to prevent or reduce emissions and, in conjunction with other staff, implements related projects; develops project scope, resources, timelines, milestones, deliverables and anticipated outcomes; acts in a liaison capacity between Metro Vancouver and other external parties to facilitate effective integration of projects; assesses and monitors program and project impact and makes recommendations for changes. Conducts and/or directs consultants engaged in technical research and analyses of policy proposals and programs specifically related to regional and local air quality, emission control, greenhouse gas reductions and climate change impacts and energy issues; prepares detailed reports and recommendations resulting from such studies. Liaises with various internal and external contacts such as utilities, government agencies, concerned with air quality, climate, and energy planning, issues and trends; designs and coordinates multi-stakeholder consultations; attends related internal and external meetings and participates in and/or chairs committees, task forces or working groups involving general public or other stakeholders; supports outreach and communication initiatives to build awaren
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LocationBurnaby, BC
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Salary$3,946.9BIWEEKLY bi-weekly
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Terms of employment
Term or contractFull time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
CivicJobs.ca
#95762
Advertised until
2024-07-09
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