Environmental Professional - Clean Energy Specialist

The Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications for the term position (up to 12 months) of Environmental Professional within the Environment & Climate Change Division of Property, Fleet and Environment.

Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is committed to reflecting the community it serves and recognizing Diversity and Inclusion as one of the Municipality's core values. We have an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented in the workforce, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and 2SLGBTQ+ Persons. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application.

Reporting to the Manager of Clean Energy, the successful candidate will be responsible for promoting the adoption of renewable and clean energy technologies within our organization and community through policy, projects and programs. More specifically, this role will lead the annual greenhouse gas emissions inventory process, including data collection, emissions calculations, quality assurance, and reporting. Additionally, the role will support the administration of a Deep Energy Retrofit Program. We are at a critical junction in climate change action, and are seeking a passionate, knowledgeable and experienced individual to join our team.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads the completion of the annual community and corporate emissions inventory
• Supports the administration of the Community Deep Energy Retrofit Program
• Collects and analyzes program metrics, comparing against project goals
• Manages various project teams, contractors and subcontractors
• Support other clean energy initiatives like building energy retrofits, solar and wind policy and programming
• Identifies and advances opportunities to improve understanding and awareness of clean energy with staff, Council and members of the public
• Researches funding streams and develops capital and operational budgets
• Liaises and communicates with environment-related stakeholders and groups, HRM Boards, Committees, Community Councils and Regional Council

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience:

• University Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering or a related degree program;
• An applied environment, science, or engineering degree may also be considered;
• A minimum of four (4) years' experience in directly related environmental science and/or engineering.

Technical / Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities:

• Knowledge of environmental sustainability and environmental performance measurement.
• Knowledge of provincial and federal environmental regulations and acts.
• Knowledge of municipal acts, by-laws, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of climate change mitigation and adaptation science, issues, programs and plans.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Knowledge and experience with the Global Protocol for Community-Scale Greenhouse Gas Emission Inventories.
• Knowledge and experience in the public administration of clean energy programs and projects is an asset.
• Financial analysis skills are considered an asset.

Security Clearance Requirements: Applicants may be required to complete an employment security screening check.

Please note - Testing may be conducted as a component of the selection process to assess technical and job specific knowledge. Candidates, who are selected for testing, may be tested in a group setting, scheduled at the employer's discretion.

COMPETENCIES: Developing Others, Analytical Thinking, Communication, Customer Service, Networking/Relationship Building, Valuing Diversity.

WORK STATUS: Term, full-time (up to 12 months).

HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (Flex options to work outside these hours under a hybrid work model may be available).

SALARY: Level 10, NSGEU 222 $45.38 per hour.

WORK LOCATION: 3rd Floor, 88 Alderney Ferry Terminal, Dartmouth.

CLOSING DATE: Applications will be received up to 11:59 pm on August 25, 2026.

This is a bargaining unit position. External applicants will only be considered if there are no qualified bargaining unit candidates.

Please note: We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for interview/testing will be contacted.

To ensure a fair and equitable hiring process, candidates are expected to complete all parts of the recruitment process, including assessments, assignments, and interviews independently and without the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools or other forms of external assistance. The use of AI to complete any component of the hiring process is not permitted and may result in disqualification from consideration.

During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as interview or testing) and who require an accommodation, should discuss their needs with the Talent Acquisition Advisor when invited to the assessment process. For more information on our accommodation process please click on the link: Accommodations | Hiring | Employment | Halifax

(position # 72289626)