Division Manager, Corporate Climate Action Services
This award-winning, BC based organization is looking for a senior-level Division Manager, Corporate Climate Action Services. The successful individual will be responsible for:
The development, implementation, and maintenance of a Corporate Climate and Energy Management System, associated policies, as well as the coordination of corporate climate resilience and adaption.
This is a pivotal leadership role that has cross divisional responsibility and will work closely with and provides support to multiple client departments as they develop and implement their own energy management and climate action policies, procedures and plans.
The organization develops and implements plans, policies, regulations, and projects that improve air quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. These plans and policies are supported by comprehensive monitoring of outdoor air quality, and tracking of emissions in the Lower Fraser Valley airshed.
The Director will have oversight of the regional plan for managing air quality and greenhouse gases over the next 10 years. As well as the strategy to transition the region to a low carbon, resilient region over the next 30 years.
This climate strategy is developed and implemented in collaboration with residents and partners throughout the region, and aligns with the efforts of multiple levels of government.
You excel as an innovative and forward-thinking leader in change management including being able to guide, coordinate, and support a highly engaged team proficient in various aspects of corporate energy management and climate action. Your expertise spans from strategy, project management, data management and assessment, to policy development and implementation. Notably, you are acknowledged for your advocacy and leading initiatives. Your exceptional communication skills enable effective collaboration with both departmental colleagues and external agencies and partners. Your proven track record showcases your ability to lead multi- disciplinary teams, ensuring they deliver impactful and transformative organizational change.
The Division Manager, Corporate Climate Action Services reports to the Director, Air Quality and Climate Action
This role:
• Leads the Corporate Climate Action Services program within the Air Quality & Climate Action Services (AQCAS) division. Directs, oversees and provides technical guidance for professional engineering and planning/policy staff in the following related program areas: corporate energy management, corporate greenhouse gas (GHG) management, and coordination of corporate climate adaption and resilience.
• Leads and oversees the development, implementation and maintenance of a Corporate Climate and Energy Management System, associated policies, as well as the coordination of corporate climate resilience and adaption. Works closely with and provides support to client departments as they develop and implement energy management and climate action policies, procedures and plans.
• Responsible for establishing annual and long-term strategic work plans for the team, based on the goals and objectives of the departments; ensures that the Corporate Climate and Energy Management System, related policies, departmental projects, initiatives, and management plans include ambitious energy management and climate actions in alignment with the Board Strategic Plan and Climate strategy.
• Accountable for the program’s budget preparation, reporting and resource allocations. Monitors and controls spending ensuring the effective and efficient expenditure of allocated funds. Identifies consulting needs and prioritizes the budget accordingly.
• Provides strategic advice and guidance to other staff and senior leadership, and represents the organization when liaising with external contacts regarding approaches to organizational climate action. Reports on progress to the Corporate Planning Committee and CAO’s office, as well as to Climate Action Committee and Boards; supports departments seeking direction and approval for major energy management and climate action related projects.
• Represents Air Quality and Climate Action Services (AQCAS) on behalf of the Director as required, and will be an integral member of the AQCAS leadership team.
• Hires, supervises, directs and develops staff, monitoring performance in accordance with division, department and corporate objectives. Ensures adherence to corporate policies and collective agreements. Leads, coaches and mentors staff recognizing the importance of leadership, supervisory and technical training. Develops and sustains a flexible workforce encouraging staff to pursue opportunities that complement their skills and experience. Monitors work assignments ensuring they are adequately staffed and funded.
• Liaises with and manages relationships with external business and industry stakeholders, including government representatives, and manages cross-functional internal relationships. Represents the organization in work with member jurisdictions, the provincial government, energy utilities and other agencies. Represents the organization as a media spokesperson on corporate climate action initiatives. Tracks, reports on and presents to various audiences on the progress of corporate climate action initiatives, including reports and recommendations to technical and political committees on energy management, GHG reduction and climate adaption.
• Performs other related duties as required.
Compensation: Subject to experience and will be provided to interested candidates along with a full position profile.
To be successful, you have:
• 7 years of recent, related experience supplemented by a university degree in engineering, planning or environmental sciences; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Membership or eligibility for immediate membership as a Professional Engineer with EGBC, or as a Professional Planner with PIBC, or an applicable professional designation.
• Demonstrated ability to develop strategic policy and plans as it relates to air quality and climate change mitigation and adaptation.
• Considerable knowledge of the relevant legislation, bylaws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures applicable to energy management, air contaminant emissions (including GHGs), and climate change.
• Extensive technical expertise for leading strategic planning and assessment activities related to energy management and GHG emissions management. Demonstrated ability to develop strategic corporate energy and GHG management plans, programs, and policies to support organizational climate goals.
• Sound budgeting and financial management skills. Ability to monitor budgets, meet financial objectives and ensure the effective and efficient expenditure of allocated funds.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships. Skill in dealing openly, tactfully and sensitively in a variety of situations. Responds effectively to emotional triggers in self and others. Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with highly charged political situations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including well-developed report writing and presentation skills; ability to communicate complex technical information and implications to diverse audiences including those disinclined to accept or support government policies or plans. Demonstrated ability to write, revise and review reports, policies and plans.
• Proven ability to use judgement to resolve complex problems. Seeks to include staff in decisions that will impact them; works cooperatively to resolve differences of opinion.
• Ability to manage a complex portfolio of work with many diverse stakeholders and issues, while establishing ambitious and challenging goals. Demonstrates persistence in overcoming obstacles.
• Demonstrated ability to address changing circumstances and manage a complex portfolio of work while establishing and achieving ambitious and challenging goals; demonstrates persistence in overcoming obstacles and considers the long term implications of decisions beyond the work at hand.
• Upholds the organizations reputation through positive and forthright dealings with other organizations and members of the public. Understands the corporate and departmental structure and key partnerships within and external to the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, coach and guide others while enhancing individual and team effectiveness. Ability to mentor and foster the development of direct reports and provide leadership for complex and challenging work.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License.
Our Vision:
The organization embraces collaboration and innovation in providing sustainable regional services that contribute to a livable and resilient region and a healthy natural environment for current and future generations.
They are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and being representative of the region they serve. They invite all qualified candidates to apply including Indigenous People, visible minorities, immigrants, 2SLGBTQI+, all genders and persons with disabilities. Accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process.
To apply for this opportunity, please email your resume, cover letter, and total remuneration expectations to:
Allan Welyk
President & Director
ELEVATE Search Group
Email: allan@elevatesearchgroup.com
Web:www.elevatesearchgroup.com
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