Research and Policy Officer

Sturgeon County is looking to fill a temporary seasonal Research and Policy Officer position within the Development and Strategic Initiatives Division. This position will focus primarily on researching and identifying best practices related to the implementation of Environmental, Science and Governance (ESG) frameworks by municipal governments. The position will review current related Sturgeon County documents, and studies to identify County commitments that could be tied to ESG outcomes. In addition to ESG, the position will assist with general policy recommendations that may be inter-governmental in nature or support other elements of the County’s strategic priorities.

This position is partly funded through the Canada Summer Jobs Grant to create quality summer work experiences for young people aged 15 to 30 years. If you're passionate about intergovernmental activities and are eager to grow your professional experience in a dynamic work environment, we encourage you to apply.

Interested? Please click on the link to apply: Research and Policy Officer

Key Responsibilities Include:

Undertake research relating to municipal use of ESG outcomes, metrics, and reporting.

Complete a review and analysis of ESG reporting currently in place within comparator municipalities.

Review various County reports, studies, and policies to identify stated actions that relate to ESG outcomes.

Develop content contributing to reports and presentations on municipal best practices relating to ESG reporting and associated municipal benchmarks and reporting.

Work with a team to support the creation of materials required to develop new policy frameworks, such as briefing notes, PowerPoint presentations, and other communications.

Research and identify potential ESG initiatives that could be implemented in the short and medium term.

Contribute to developing carefully considered and clearly articulated administrative recommendations to present to the County’s Leadership Team for consideration.

Develop ESG-related recommendations into corporate planning activities (such as semi-annual reporting efforts).

Requirements:

Ability to provide and maintain a home-based office as a condition of employment, with the ability to work from the Sturgeon County office or travel outside of the community, when required.

Priority will be given to those who are currently enrolled in a related program at a recognized post-secondary educational institution.

Ability to provide exceptional internal and external customer service in a consistent and professional manner.

Strong written communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to conduct policy research and solid analytical skills.

Experience working both independently and in group settings.

Basic computer knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

Valid Alberta Class Five driver’s license is required.

Additional Job Information:

Salary Range: $23.37 per hour
Position Type: Summer Position
Posted Date: June 02, 2022
Closing Date: June 16, 2022