Head of Programme Management

The City of Edmontons Planning and Environment Services Branch seeks a highly motivated professional knowledgeable in climate resilience and energy efficiency program development. This role drives community programming and outreach in alignment with our Community Energy Transition Strategy and Climate Resilient Edmonton: Youll lead complex projects from concept to completion focusing on high-return climate action investments.
This position involves exploring community-based initiatives and opportunities developing impactful educational and outreach tools and marketing inclusive programming to achieve greenhouse gas reduction targets and climate adaptation collaboration with diverse partners you will coordinate projects that enhance community knowledge build capacity implement social marketing and develop equitable energy transition and climate resilience programs.
Were looking for a highly experienced and driven community program manager to lead transformative community-facing projects making a tangible impact on Edmontons environmental sustainability and the well-being of all community members.
Apply project and change management best practices
Inspire and lead teams focusing on implementing the Citys community actions within the Community Energy Transition Strategy and Climate Resilient Edmonton: Community Engagement / Awareness
Develop engagement and communication plans to ensure public involvement
Develop educational materials to promote program uptake and encourage participation in environmental actions
Develop implement and manage complex energy transition and climate resilience community projects such as incentive programs. This includes leveraging partnerships cross-sector collaborations and integrating complementary programs as well as initiatives related to green building technologies and renewable energy
Stay updated on emerging trends and innovative approaches in sustainable community programming
Program Development and Community Mobilization
Oversee project procurement delivery and budget while continuously improving environmental and climate program implementation processes
Establish community outreach opportunities that promote environment and climate resilience practices such as educational awareness events and training
University Degree in Environmental Sciences Social Sciences Human services and Public Administration or related discipline
Minimum of seven years of progressive program management experience including direct supervision of teams and multiple responsibilities in areas such as environment climate resilience and community development
Supervise and lead diverse teams of professionals providing expert advice on environmental and climate assessments integration and engagement
Strategic Program Management: Lead program development and implementation managing procurement delivery and budgets to meet quality cost and time objectives
Autonomous & Collaborative Work: Exhibit the capacity to manage complex tasks and deadlines with minimal direction working constructively as both a team member and leader
Sector-Specific Experience: Possess necessary related experience in sectors such as government non-profit real estate tourism health insurance renewable energy forestry industry electricity education and/or transportation
Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies ( a culture of equity diversity reconciliation and inclusion
Applicants may be tested
Up to: 1 permanent full-time position
Hours of work: 36.9 hours per week Monday - Friday
This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite