Are you passionate about creating a sustainable future and want to make a big impact in a growing community? If you are, East Hants is the place to be!

The Municipality of East Hants is an employer of choice offering diverse career growth, modern facilities, a fun and innovative continuous improvement culture, and a Flexible Work policy to promote work-life balance. The main Municipal office is located at the Lloyd E. Matheson Centre in Elmsdale, NS.

We are recruiting a Sustainability Coordinator to join our team for an 18-month term.

The Sustainability Coordinator is responsible to research, identify, and recommend sustainability and climate initiatives and opportunities for the Municipality, manage the application process for sustainability-related funding programs and grants, and coordinate community programs related to green and sustainable initiatives.

What you can bring:

· Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Planning, Business, or a related field.

· 3 years of related experience; experience in the public sector would be an asset.

· Equivalent combination of education and experience will be given consideration.

· Thorough understanding of climate change issues and sustainable development within the context of municipal government.

· Ability to prepare written proposals and reports that consider risks, opportunities, and recommendations; Demonstrated experience presenting proposals and reports to a wide variety of audiences.

· Experience conducting comprehensive research and analysis, including policy and legislative interpretation.

· Experience conducting community engagement, including experience engaging with diverse groups of people, rightsholders etc.

· Comfortable working independently on research projects, and providing recommendations on a wide range of topics and issues.

· Self-starter with excellent organizational and time management skills to meet the challenges of a busy work environment.

· This position may be required to attend evening meetings which would qualify for overtime pay.

What we will provide:

· Work-life balance focused environment, with a Flexible Work Policy.

· A culture of teamwork, trust, and service excellence.

· A collaborative, solutions-based work environment, with a high degree of autonomy.

· Working with a team that is passionate about serving a community.

· A commitment to personal and team professional development.

· The excitement of being part of building the future in a fast-growing Municipality.

· Employee Assistance Program.

For a complete job description and information on how to apply, visit easthants.ca/employment

If you require an accommodation to assist in the application process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or (902) 883-6216.