Climate Transition Engineer

Role Overview

• Under the authority of the Director of Engineering, Infrastructure and Climate Change Adaptation
• Provide municipalities with support services for preparing funding applications and developing projects related to climate change adaptation and mitigation, risk prevention and management, energy efficiency, and development opportunities across various sectors
• Support RCMs and municipalities in the development of Climate Plans
• Produce greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories and emission reduction plans
• Conduct climatic hazard risk analyses
• Develop climate change adaptation plans
• Provide technical support and consulting services on climate change
• Identify financial assistance programs and manage follow-up on applications
• Plan training and information activities related to the climate transition (mitigation and adaptation) aimed at municipal stakeholders
• Prepare tender documents and subsequent contracts for professional services related to climate transition and environmental projects
• Carry out necessary studies or coordinate consultants and organizations responsible for assessing the potential and viability of decarbonization, electrification, energy-saving, or climate risk protection projects
• Conduct preliminary studies and provide technical advice on environmental aspects of municipal projects
• Prepare environmental authorization applications: (article 22 of the Environmental Quality Act (LQE), article 128.7 of the LCMVF, Department of Fisheries and Oceans (MPO), water domain, etc.)
• Assist the Director and the team on various environment
• and climate-related projects
• Organize and facilitate training sessions, workshops and information sessions for elected officials and municipal managers
• Perform any other related tasks as requested by the Director.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, or an engineering degree with relevant training and/or skills in the field of climate change
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience related to climate change adaptation or mitigation, or in a similar role
• Membership in the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (an asset)
• Excellent knowledge of environmental and climate-related regulations and standards
• Knowledge of best practices in contract management, project management, procurement and tendering processes, and financial assistance programs for infrastructure work
• Construction site safety training (ASP construction, an asset)
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite and strong Excel skills
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills; highly adaptable
• Strong communication skills and ability to explain technical concepts to non-expert audiences
• High analytical and synthesis skills
• Proactive in problem solving, results-oriented and customer-service focused
• Attention to detail, thoroughness and rigour
• Comfortable communicating both orally and in writing, and able to work effectively in a team
• Professional and respectful in workplace relations, demonstrating collaboration and active listening
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and work well under pressure
• Any combination of education and professional experience and any other relevant experience will be considered.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Generous group insurance plan, including dental and vision coverage
• Shared pension plan (5% employer contribution; 5% employee contribution)
• Minimum of 3 weeks’ annual vacation starting from hire
• Bank of 6 flexible personal days
• Paid time off between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• 13 statutory holidays per year
• And more: social and recreational activities
• Recognition program to acknowledge important professional and personal milestones
• Support for skills development through ongoing training