Job Summary

Under supervision of the Education and Environmental Performance Manager, this position coordinates waste reduction and diversion programs, plans, and projects.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develops and delivers various corporate and community programs related to waste reduction and diversionor other environmental initiatives such as recycling, organics, Recovery Park, and other new projects andprograms outlined in the Solid Waste Reduction & Diversion Plan.
• Works closely with communications staff and contractors to facilitate the development of communicationcampaigns to support programs and communicate environmental messages. This may involve creatingcontent, reviewing materials, updating the website, and delivering education at public events, communitymeetings, or exhibits.
• Monitors and measures environmental programs and other environmental performance metrics anddevelops, prepares, and presents reports.
• Acts as a liaison for the Sustainability Department with community associations, environmentalorganizations, City departments, and other agencies and organizations involved in environmentalinitiatives.
• Serves on various committees to elicit Saskatoon resident cooperation and participation in theimplementation of various environmental programs and projects.
• Assists with securing project funding from both internal and external sources, this may include preparationof and reporting on grant applications and preparing internal reports and memos.
• Assists in the development of strategic and business plans on environmental and sustainability initiativesby working with consultants, advising on content, and facilitating reviews and advice from other City staff.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience Requirements:

• Degree in a related field.
• Four year’s experience in environmental sustainability field related to waste reductions and diversionprograms, environmental programs, and/or community education.
• Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver’s Licence.
• Driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating safe driving record.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

• Knowledge of waste reduction and diversion program development and execution.
• Knowledge of research, planning and evaluation processes as they relate to environmental projects andprograms.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, including preparing and presentingcomplex technical reports.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with civic staff, civic officials,representatives of other agencies and the public.
• Skill in critical thinking and problem solving.
• Skill in the operation of a computer with Microsoft Office software.

Additional Requirements

Evening and weekend work may be required.