Sustainability Planner (Temporary)
City of Winnipeg
Planning & Land Use

https://careers.winnipeg.ca/psc/cgext/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=115282&PostingSeq=1

Closing date: June 1, 2017 

The Sustainability Planner works collaboratively with City Departments, other levels of government, and the community to achieve the City’s goals of sustainability and environmental quality as directed by the Mayor and Council by providing the administrative support and coordination appropriate to develop, maintain and enhance sustainability initiatives. In addition to sustainability initiatives, under the direction of the Principal Planner, this position also participates in divisional projects and tasks related to mid- and long- range planning as required.

As The Sustainability Planner You Will Be

• Assisting the Environmental Coordinator in prioritizing and supporting the sustainability goals and actions of the City of Winnipeg.
• Developing detailed action plans, including project scope, key stakeholders, timelines and budgets.
• Working collaboratively with other departments, community agencies, levels of government, community groups, etc. and represent the Planning, Property and Development Department on working groups and community groups dealing with sustainability initiatives.
• Drafting briefing notes, Council reports, memos, discussion papers and other written communication on proposed sustainability policy and initiatives and presents to the Environmental Coordinator.
• Participating in major planning initiatives, such as the preparation of local area plans and the review of Plan Winnipeg (OurWinnipeg).

Your Education And Experience Includes

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Environmental Studies/Science, Geography, Natural Resource Management or Planning with a demonstrated knowledge of municipal environmental issues, or an equivalent combination of academic and experience (critical).
• Master’s Degree in Natural Resource Management, Planning, Environmental Studies/Science, Geography, Public Administration would be considered an asset.
• A minimum of twelve (12) months experience in planning/implementing environmental/sustainability initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective professional and working relationships with a wide variety of people (including elected and senior appointed officials).
• Demonstrated highly developed oral and written communication skills.

Conditions Of Employment

• Applicants will be required to undergo testing to determine their knowledge, abilities and skills as they relate to the qualifications of the position.

If YOU are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application, including a detailed resume, online at winnipeg.ca/hr . OR, by mail quoting Posting #: 115282 Sustainability Planner by June 1, 2017 to: Mark Laubmann, Recruitment Clerk, Planning, Property & Development, 2nd Floor - 65 Garry St, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4K4.

We have great benefits and competitive salaries, and we are committed to ongoing learning and career development! For more information on this opportunity and other careers within the City, visit: www.winnipeg.ca/hr.

WE SEEK DIVERSITY IN OUR WORKPLACE. INDIGENOUS PERSONS, WOMEN, VISIBLE MINORITIES, AND PERSONS WITH A DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO SELF-DECLARE. 

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Requests for Reasonable Accommodation will be accepted during the hiring process.