District Energy - Project Coordinator - 52461

The City of Edmonton is hiring a District Energy Project Coordinator to advance the city's Climate Resilience Planning by implementing the District Energy Strategy. Responsibilities include coordinating project aspects, shaping policies, developing technical materials, engaging stakeholders, managing consultants, and conducting research. Candidates should have a relevant degree and at least five years of experience in strategic planning and business operations.
Closing Date: May 27, 2025 11:59:00 PM (MDT)

Are you passionate about shaping the future of Edmonton's energy landscape? Do you want to be at the forefront of an innovative project that will contribute to a more sustainable and climate resilient city? The City of Edmonton is seeking a collaborative and detail-oriented District Energy Project Coordinator to join our team and help implement our ambitious District Energy Strategy.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in advancing the City's Climate Resilience Planning and Development Action Plan by leading Action #10, which focuses on enabling development of low-carbon district energy systems. You will collaborate with various City teams under the direction of the District Energy Strategy Lead to define project details, gather data for recommendations, and ensure alignment across departments to achieve successful project outcomes.

If you are looking for a unique and rewarding career where you can make a real impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

What will you do?

As the District Energy Project Coordinator, you will:
• Drive City Climate Action: Lead the coordination of all aspects of Action #10 of the Climate Resilience Planning and Development Action Plan, including establishing and actioning a project workplan, developing a budget tracker, as well as monitoring and communicating project progress
• Shape Policy and Process: Research, identify, develop and implement appropriate policy and regulatory tools to enable connection (or readiness to connect) of buildings in identified district energy opportunity areas in collaboration with City planning units and legal services
• Develop Supporting Materials: Develop technical standards, guidelines and educational tools to enable district energy development in identified opportunity areas
• Project Stakeholder Identification & Engagement: Coordinate and collect feedback and implement recommendations throughout the project, including identifying internal/external stakeholders and identifying public engagement needs in collaboration with the project team
• Consultant Management: Working within the City’s established procurement framework, this position will hire consultants including developing descriptions of work, coordinating requests for proposals, evaluating proposals and managing contracts
• Collaborate with Diverse Groups: Work with cross-departmental teams, consultants, and stakeholders to gather feedback, provide guidance, and inform project recommendations
• Conduct Research: Conduct ongoing primary and secondary research on district energy, planning and development, policy tools, real estate, climate resilience and renewables, and grants or financing tools
• Communication: Create and present project documentation as needed, including presentations, leadership briefings, Council reports and other documents as required
• Assist with the implementation of other District Energy Strategy projects and reporting as required

Qualifications:
• Degree in Science, Alternative Energy, Economics, Environmental Sciences, Engineering, Business, or a related field
• A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in a combination of strategic and operational business planning, working with corporate performance measures and budgets, and business case development, including experience in analytics, reporting, and energy management is required

Assets:
• PMP, CCMP, or CMP
• Post-graduate degree in a related field
• Familiarity with relevant City policy and planning and development processes

Skills required for success:
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing tasks and deadlines
• Project management experience in a public sector environment
• Knowledge of energy management, renewable energy, real estate, financial systems and processes
• Ability to make decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to summarize and prepare various materials such as presentations, facilitation, and information sessions
• Strong interpersonal skills and expertise to effectively consult with and lead/facilitate projects and deliverables involving diverse stakeholder groups
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in cross functional teams and work collaboratively to share resources and information
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, balancing competing requirements and ensuring service delivery
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
• Demonstrated ability to achieve results in a respectful, inclusive, and service-minded style
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies
• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion
• Alignment with the goals of the City Plan and/or the Environmental Management System Enviso

Work Environment:
• The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advance

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact employment@edmonton.ca. Learn more about our benefits .

Up to 1 temporary full-time position , for up to 11 months in accordance with Article 18.02 of the Collective Agreement

Hours of Work: 33.75

Salary Range: $48.767 - $61.623 Hourly/ $85,915.260 - 108,564.320 Annually

Talent Acquisition Consultant: AO/ MM

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