Agriculture Climate Action Specialist

Job Responsibility:

Agriculture Climate Action Specialist opportunity with The Government of Prince Edward Island!

• $37 - $46 per hour
• Full-Time Permanent
• Pension and Benefits
• Up to $2,500 annual training funds

Salary Range: $37.33 - $46.69 per hour (Level 19)

Bi-weekly Hours: 75.0 hours bi-weekly Days

Posting ID#: 160809-0124APO

Closing Date: Thursday, January 25, 2024 5:00 p.m.

Department: Agriculture Location: Charlottetown Position: Full-Time Classified (Commencing Immediately)

The Department of Agriculture is committed to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility. Our goal is to build a public sector workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve and to promote welcoming, diverse, inclusive, respectful workplaces that are accessible to all. We welcome all interested individuals including Indigenous People, persons with disabilities, Black, racialized, ethnic and culturally diverse groups, as well as people regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identities, and gender expressions. Those looking for more information are invited to visit our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Policy.

The Agriculture Climate Action Specialist is the Department lead on policy and program development related to climate change and provides advice and recommendations to Management and Senior Management, as well as to the industry and the public regarding climate change. This specialist will serve as the Department liaison with key contacts and stakeholders in the provincial and federal government, industry, and academia.

Duties include:

• Apply and maintain knowledge and expertise related to climate change as it relates to agriculture; including knowledge and expertise related to agricultural greenhouse gas production, greenhouse gas quantification, mitigation, adaptation and relevant policy and programming initiatives;
• Develop, maintain and facilitate working relationships and networks with other agencies and groups engaged in climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies in PEI and throughout Canada, as it relates to agriculture;
• Apply project management skills in leading climate change initiatives through development to implementation, including developing project charters, establishing a project teams, overseeing resources and scheduling, and implementing and closing projects;
• Conduct comparisons to agriculture and climate change program models in other jurisdictions with the inclusion of policy, budgetary, financial, administrative and human resource considerations;
• Identify, develop, and prepare proposals for opportunities for the Department to participate in Climate Change Programming related to agriculture;
• Consider and examine climate change issues, and monitor current research that supports agricultural mitigation and adaptation strategies in order to advise and provide recommendations to Senior Management of agriculture related initiatives and best practices that address climate change;
• Assist Senior Management and other colleagues in the appropriate application of the Climate Change Lens as part of the development of Executive Council and Treasury Board memorandums;
• Perform, initiate, partner and/or collaborate in climate change research, development, and demonstration projects that will result in increased understanding of greenhouse gas mitigation as it relates to new or existing agricultural on-farm beneficial management practices.
• Develop and manage agri-environmental programs that are related to Climate Change adaptation or mitigation
• Lead and manage the NatureSmart Climate Solutions Fund Regenerative Perennial Agriculture project
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Degree (Masters of Science) in Environmental Science, Agriculture, or related field of study with considerable experience in environmental or agronomy services, agri-environmental conservation projects, and climate change mitigation or adaptation in agriculture.

Or

• Degree (Bachelors of Science) in Environmental Science, Agriculture, or related field of study with extensive experience in environmental or agronomy services, agri-environmental conservation projects, and climate change mitigation or adaptation in agriculture.
• Demonstrated equivalencies will be considered.
• Considerable experience in program or policy development and management;
• Considerable experience in project management involving a diverse set of partners and deliverables;
• Considerable experience and understanding of agriculture industry related to environmental conservation;
• Considerable experience in computer applications including Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and ArcInfo GIS software;
• Must have excellent skills in project management, communication, conflict resolution, organization and extension practices;
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Preference will be given to UPSE Civil Employees as per the UPSE Civil Collective Agreement.

Please Note: Please ensure the application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided. The successful candidate will be the only individual receiving written notification of competition results. The "Notification of Successful Candidates" list posted on the Employment Opportunity board will serve to inform all other applicants of competition results.

Where possible, submitting an electronic resume or job application is preferred. Otherwise, please return forms to PEI Public Service Commission, P.O. Box 2000, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, C1A 7N8. Applications may be sent by fax to Voir le numéro de téléphone sur ca.edajobs.com. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE APPLICANT TO CONFIRM RECEIPT OF THE APPLICATION, BY TELEPHONE OR IN PERSON PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE.

Please ensure that the appropriate Posting ID number is stated on all application forms. You can apply online or obtain an application form by visiting our web site at . Forms may also be obtained by contacting any PEI Government office, ACCESS PEI Centre, Regional Services Centre, or by telephone Voir le numéro de téléphone sur ca.edajobs.com.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $37.33-$46.69 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Language training provided
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:

• conservation or climate change projects: 3 years (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Charlottetown, PE C1A 1M7: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person