Program Manager, Pilots, Governance & Reporting

JOB SUMMARY

The Climate Change and Resiliency Service is responsible for a directed and coordinated approach to implementing the Climate Change Master Plan, Energy Evolution Strategy, the Climate Resiliency Strategy, the Urban Forest Management Plan, and associated priorities, programs, projects, and policies. It will act as a thought leader on climate change issues, responses, emerging technologies, and pilot projects, in partnership with other entities.  
 
The Pilots, Governance, and Reporting team is responsible for leading the strategic development, implementation, and oversight of initiatives that advance the City’s climate and sustainability goals. The team is responsible for developing and managing governance frameworks, reporting structures and performance monitoring and reporting to ensure transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement within the Climate Change and Resiliency Service Area. Key responsibilities also include overseeing and supporting pilot programs that test innovative solutions aligned with the Service Area’s mandate, developing, fostering internal and external strategic partnerships for collaborative service delivery, managing outreach and communications and the legislative strategy for the Service Area.

You are responsible for planning and managing the day-to-day delivery and operations of Pilots, Governance & Reporting programs and services.

You are also responsible for managing the unit’s human (including contracted services) and financial resources, and stakeholder and partner relationships.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of a 4 year university degree in environmental science/engineering, project management, social science, science, business administration or other related field

Minimum of 6 years of related experience in project management, partnership development, data analysis/reporting and/or community engagement, including a minimum of 3 years in the management of human and financial resources

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

KNOWLEDGE

• Project management principles, methodologies and practices 
• Data analysis and reporting best practices 
• Community outreach, communication and engagement techniques 
• Equity impact concepts and practices 
• Program and policy development 
• Understanding of climate change strategy and policy
• Principles, practices, procedures, techniques, laws and regulations pertaining to the Service area’s functions, programs, services and operations
• The City of Ottawa’s organizational, governance and administrative structures 
• Industry trends and developments 
• Business administration concepts, theories, principles and methodologies 
• Corporate policies, guidelines and practices 
• The various Collective Agreements in place at the City 
• Understanding of the programs/services and operations of other City areas, and the inter-relationships between them and own work area 
• MS Office 
• Must be familiar with applicable health and safety legislation, have knowledge of any potential or actual danger to health or safety in the work place, and have knowledge of appropriate actions to be taken in order to ensure the health and safety of staff in accordance with applicable legislation and City policies and procedures 

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Core Behaviours
Core behaviours define the City’s expectations of the behaviours employees should demonstrate in performing their work.  They are reflective of the City’s culture and values and guide all our present and future activities.  Every employee is encouraged to learn, embody and demonstrate these core behaviours.

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Leadership Competencies
The City has defined key competencies that leaders are expected to embody and demonstrate to successfully move the organization towards achieving its strategic objectives and create an organizational culture that supports and empowers employees to excel, grow and reach their full potential. These leadership competencies and associated behaviours are expected to be demonstrated by leaders at all levels of the organization. 

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