Community Climate Lead Manager
Description
Job Title: Community Climate Lead Manager
Program: Community Climate Capacity
Reports to: Senior Manager of Programs
Hours: 35 per week (full-time, term position)
Location: Nova Scotia – Halifax / Dartmouth
Anticipated Start Date: October 2024
Salary: $65,000-$72,500
About Clean Foundation:
Clean Foundation brings specialized teams together to work on complex problems, delivering many climate action and capacity building projects and initiatives around Nova Scotia, PEI and the Atlantic region.
Learn more about us and the work we do: www.cleanfoundation.ca
Equity Hiring:
Clean is committed to Employment Equity. Our goals are to offer our employees a living wage and to be inclusive of a diverse workforce that is reflected at all job levels. We welcome candidates from diverse equity groups to apply and encourage you to self-identify in your cover letter or resume. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please let us know.
Position Summary:
Help communities improve their capacity to respond to climate change! Clean is looking for Climate Lead Manager to work within a team of adaptation and mitigation experts. In this role you’ll manage a team of 7 Climate Leads and help deliver the Community Climate Capacity initiative across 19 communities in the Province of Nova Scotia.
The Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of their assigned team, ensuring that projects and tasks are completed on time and within budget. This role involves developing team members, managing performance, developing and managing project budgets, completing timely and accurate internal and external financial reporting, engaging with project partners, funders and stakeholders, and maintaining effective communication both within the team and with external stakeholders. Managers at Clean are expected to contribute to the strategic growth and development of their team members and projects in alignment with overall organizational goals and priorities.
As the Climate Lead Manager, you will work directly with Climate Leads and their partner communities to build their internal capacity for climate action. You will help develop work plans, complete quarterly and annual reports, conduct performance reviews, and complete expense and budget tracking. You will support funding applications, community outreach and engagement, guide local level climate work, and visit communities around the province that are making a difference through the initiatives you support. This role is highly innovative and collaborative, working alongside the Community Climate Capacity team at Clean, as well as our many host communities and partner organizations. You are an enthusiastic, creative, and motivated leader who can work effectively with colleagues across disciplines to implement meaningful local climate change action.
While all candidates living in Nova Scotia will be considered, priority may be given to those living in the Halifax Regional Municipality.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversee a team of seven climate leads, taking a proactive approach to management and problem solving.
- Leading and supporting their team to achieve project performance targets, while fostering a cohesive and collaborative team environment.
- Developing and managing project budgets, monitoring financial performance, and ensuring compliance with financial processes.
- Support customized work planning and training program development for Community Climate Capacity communities. This includes managing multiple priorities, adhering to timelines, and program deliverables.
- Developing tools and processes to efficiently and effectively manage project schedules, staffing, internal and external communications, quality, and risks.
- Setting and reviewing team and individual performance goals, conducting performance reviews, and supporting professional development for team members.
- Addressing project performance and financial issues promptly, implementing financial improvement plans and resolving variances.
- Ensuring effective communication within the team and with external partners, maintaining organizational standards.
- Providing timely reporting and information about their projects and teams to their Senior Manager.
- Maintaining and developing relationships with key stakeholders and representing the organization in interactions and meetings.
- Contributing to the development and implementation of strategic plans and identifying opportunities for operational improvements and program growth.
- Overseeing the preparation and submission of accurate and professional project reports.
- Identifying and pursuing opportunities for program expansion, collaborating on proposals and pitches.
- Participate in community outreach events including formal presentations, and meetings with community interest groups.
- Identify funding sources and support organizations/communities through the development of applications.
- Represent Clean at various stakeholder and partner engagements.
Required Qualifications:
- Undergraduate degree or diploma in environmental sciences or studies, public policy, sustainability, urban planning, or an acceptable combination of relevant training and experience.
- At least two years experience coordinating projects, teams, and related organizational functions.
- Strong organizational, teamwork, project management, analytical, strategic thinking, problem-solving and financial skills.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Readily adapts to new ideas and initiatives, changes in processes, procedures, methods, etc.
- Commitment to uphold and advocate for Clean’s values and standards.
- Proficient with the Microsoft Office 365 Suite of programs, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Strong conflict resolution, problem solving, and critical thinking abilities.
- Demonstrable understanding and application of the principles of sustainability, climate change adaptation, mitigation, and community resilience. Must be familiar with climate change impacts in Nova Scotia and the existing environmental policies and regulations.
Additional Assets:
- Experience working in local government.
- Valid PMP certification or proof of other project management training.
- Experience managing projects in non-profit environment.
- Experience working in the environmental sector.
- Other skills, attributes and certifications specific to a particular project may also be considered assets.
Working Conditions:
The Climate Lead Manager will work in a hybrid environment, spending 3 days a week in-office at Clean’s Dartmouth office, and up to two days remotely. Travel will be required within Nova Scotia, as on-site attendance in partner communities is an expectation of the role. Travel costs will be covered by the program.
Clean Benefits:
The extra shine of working at Clean:
- No more emails past 5 p.m.—your off-work time is YOUR time.
- RRSP matching.
- We fully cover your health and dental insurance plan.
- Paid vacation and wellness days.
- Paid volunteer time off.
- You get your birthday off.
- Every day is treat day—are you team M&M’s or team Sour Keys?
- Your dog friends are welcomed.
- We offer a hybrid work environment (team dependent).
Apply Now:
We're eager to meet people that believe in our mission and can contribute to our team in a variety of ways - not just candidates who check all the boxes. Even if you don't feel that you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply!
If you’re interested in our current position of Climate Lead Manager with Clean, please submit your cover letter and resume. The screening questions are mandatory to the application process and will be evaluated to determine whether candidates are selected for an interview. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. We appreciate all interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.