City of Stratford

Climate Change Programs Manager

Temporary Full Time (Up to 18 months)

External Posting

Job Posting#: 2025-07-D

Status: Temporary, Full Time up to 18 months

Union/Non-union: Non-union

Date Posted: August 11, 2025

Annual Salary: $92,811 - $108,576

Closing Deadline: August 29, 2025, 4:30pm

Department/Division: Infrastructure Services

Location: On-Site (Stratford, ON)

Work Performed:

• Leader and main contact for the City's climate change response, developing long-term planning strategies and corporate frameworks to support City and community initiatives.

• Utilizing stakeholder engagement to establish and refine strategies to meet the goals and objectives of the City's overall climate action plans.

• Research, develop, recommend, and implement community focused programs to encourage carbon reduction in areas, such as active transportation, building retrofits and construction.

• Administer and support public education and outreach programs to promote the reduction of greenhouse gases and related climate change and sustainability initiatives.

• Prepares RFPs and manages contracts with consultants, in support of climate initiatives in conjunction with the City's existing procurement practices and assest

• Provide technical input into projects and programs to maximize opportunities for innovation, inter-departmental synergies, and overall carbon reduction.

• Prepare grant applications as part of the City's federal and provincial funding strategies.

• Develop internal policies and procedures to ensure the City's adherence to provincial and federal policy and related legislation.

• Update corporate and community greenhouse gas emission inventories and assist internal departments in assessing individual performance related to carbon reduction goals.

• Prepare Council reports and present updates to City Council

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• University Degree in Environmental Science or Studies, Climate Change or related discipline.

• Four (4) years of experience performing duties related to the above-mentioned disciplinces.

• Working knowledge of the following legislation, regulations, or requirements: Ontario Climate Change Action Plan, Canada's A Healthy Environment and a Healthy Economy Climate Plan, Ontario Climate Change Mitigation and Low Carbon Economy Act (Bill 172), Green Energy Act; O. Reg. 397-11, Energy Management and Demand Management Plans and the Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act.

Working Conditions and Enviornment

• This position works 35 hours a week, 8:30am-4:30pm, Monday to Friday, however the incumbent may also be required to work outside of regular business hours to attend meetings, public open houses or community events.

• The City offers a Hybrid Remote Working Arrangement, allowing for up to two days working remotely per week.

• The City offers an excellent comprehensive benefit package, and participation in the Ontario Municipal Employee Retirement System (OMERS) pension plan.

Applications will be received until August 29, 2025 at 4:30 pm.

The City of Stratford is committed to building a culture where difference is valued. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be on behalf of the community we serve. We are committed to continuously improving our systems, policies and practices to remove barriers, promote respect and ensure our employees, in all their diversity, can succeed. We encourage and welcome qualified applicants with a diverse range of perspectives, skills and lived experiences to apply.

Accommodations are available for people with disabilities throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Applicants should make their needs known in advance.

While we appreciate all applications received, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Personal information collected in response to this advertisement is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 to determine eligibility for employment with the City of Stratford. Please direct inquiries to the Human Resources Department at 519-271-0250 x 5336.

Human Resources Department

City Hall, P.O. Box 818

Stratford, ON N5A 6W1