Ideally to fill this role, you will have a two-year post-secondary diploma in an environmentally related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience, plus a minimum of 2 years’ experience in program creation and/or working in an environmentally related field.
In addition, you will have:
- Valid Class 5 drivers license
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail, well organized self starter and proven ability to coordinate work tasks in a fast paced environment with changing priorities
- Demonstrated experience conducting research, writing reports and presenting results.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with staff and the public including handling conflict
- Demonstrated public speaking ability and presentation skills
- Ability to represent The City and the Safe & Healthy Communities Department to the public, the media, stakeholder groups and other governments.
- Ability to work individually or as part of a team
- Ability to translate technical concepts into lay terminology
- Knowledge of environmental initiative research methods, program development and effective public consultation methods
- Computer operation skills (including knowledge of Microsoft Office, database management, etc)
