Environmental Programs Strategist

• Maintain a general (not expert) level of knowledge and current information for each environmental program assignment.
• Research and contribute business, financial, customer and reputational perspectives into the development of new environmental plans, policy, and programs to support successful implementation.
• Respond to rapidly changing issues management requests by integrating dynamic and multi-disciplinary perspectives, and sometimes inconsistent information, to develop recommendations and implement solutions.
• Provide in-depth analysis, interpretation and diagnosis of unique or emerging strategic environmental program issues with attention to mitigating community, corporate and reputational risk.
• Anticipate and conduct complex business, financial, and customer analysis to inform the development and implementation of municipal actions and investments.
• Lead and coordinate the adaptive implementation of cross-corporate, cross-community and cross-partner environmental programs and projects, ensuring relevant Council priorities, business unit divisional goals, and City environmental outcomes are successfully achieved.

• Strong analytical, problem solving, communication, and strategic thinking skills are essential as well as the ability to prioritize, build consensus among interested parties, manage ambiguity, and influence without authority.
• A master's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Natural Resource Management, Social Science, Business Administration, Finance, Political Science, Public Policy, or a related field and at least 8 years of experience.
• Experience in qualitative and quantitative research and analysis and Council report writing would be considered as asset.
• Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
• Program management skills and the ability to support programs and projects at both strategic and tactical level is essential.
• Experience must include water management strategic planning, program development and implementation, complex problem solving, project management, research/analysis, and engagement/facilitation.
• A degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Natural Resource Management, Social Science, Business Administration, Finance, Political Science, Public Policy, or a related field and at least 10 years of experience; OR

If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.

• This position may be eligible to work from home for at least part of the time as one of several flexible work options available to City employees. Such arrangements are based on the operational requirements of the position and employee suitability and are subject to change based on operational needs and corporate direction.