Intern - Climate Change Response and Sustainability Job at Halton Region
Intern - Climate Change Response and Sustainability
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Posting ID: 1683
Department: CAO's Office
Division: Strategic Policy & Government Relations
Compensation: $47,392 + 3 weeks paid vacation
Job Type: Intern
Contract Duration: June 5, 2023 - May 31, 2024
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Work Location: 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville
Employee Group: OCT
Posting Date: February 24, 2023
Application Deadline: March 10, 2023
Job Summary
This position is responsible for the supporting efforts and actions to advance climate change mitigation, adaptation, and sustainability efforts. We are seeking a highly motivated individual, ready to work with a dynamic team to help propel this work. The candidate will be part of a highly engaged and connected team. Learning tangible skills that advance climate response.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Conduct research on issues that relate to climate change and sustainability.
- Support the implementation of a Climate Change Response Framework.
- Gather data, information and synthesize information.
- Prepare briefing notes, resource material as required.
- Conduct environmental scans and prepare summary reports.
- Respond to research requests.
- Other duties as assigned.
Skills & Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or diploma in climate change or a related environmental field.
- Experience with climate change initiatives.
- High level of awareness of climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies and the ability to translate the work to stakeholders.
- Excellent research skills and experience with GHG emission inventories.
- Ability to work independently and be an engaged team player.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills along with strong organization, presentation and analytical skills.
Preferred
- Experience with municipal corporate and/or community climate actions plans.
Working/ Employment Conditions
Employment Conditions
The successful candidate will be made an offer of employment on condition that the Regional Municipality of Halton receives a current (obtained within the past six (6) months), original and acceptable Criminal Records Check, by the first day of employment.
Important information about your application:
- In accordance with requirements in Ontario Regulation 191/11 – Integrated Accessibility Standards and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Region will accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition representative of the nature of the accommodation(s) you require.
- Please submit your application online. We will accommodate individual needs for applicants with disabilities and others who are not able to apply online. If you experience any issues with submitting your application, please contact HR Access at 905-825-6000 extension 7700.
- Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the deadline date specified on the posting.
- We encourage applications from all qualified individuals; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
- Personal information collected through the job application process will only be used for the purpose of determining qualifications for employment.
- If selected for an interview, you will be contacted by email and/or phone. Please ensure the contact information provided on your resume is up to date and that you check your email and voicemail regularly.
Halton Region serves more than 595,000 residents throughout Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville. We are committed to the delivery of high quality programs and services that make Halton a great place to live and work.
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