Program Manager
Summary
Leads municipal climate-resilience and energy-transition programs for the City of Edmonton, turning policy and strategy into projects that improve energy efficiency, building benchmarking, climate adaptation, and greenhouse-gas reduction. Manages multidisciplinary teams, partners, procurement, budgets, governance, and community engagement.
Are you an innovative leader ready to drive tangible climate action at the municipal level? The City of Edmonton’s Planning and Environment Services Branch is seeking a visionary Program Manager to lead transformative projects that will shape our city’s sustainable future. This is a unique opportunity to spearhead the implementation of climate resilience and energy efficiency projects, ensuring energy transition and climate adaptation are woven into the very fabric of our city’s growth
In this high-impact role, you will do more than manage projects; you will catalyze change. By leading dynamic initiatives—from the Clean Energy Improvement Program, Building Energy Benchmarking and other initiatives that contribute to greenhouse gas reduction targets and achieve climate adaptation goals—you will work at the forefront of Edmonton’s Community Energy Transition Strategy and the Climate Resilient Edmonton\: Adaptation Strategy and Action Plan. You will empower a multidisciplinary team, cultivate strategic partnerships, and translate complex environmental goals into reality, directly contributing to a thriving, resilient Edmonton. If you are an experienced strategist and environmental champion eager to lead with purpose, we invite you to join us in building a sustainable legacy
What will you do?
As the Program Manager, you will be at the forefront of achieving the complex, transformative goals outlined in Edmonton’s Community Energy Transition Strategy and Climate Resilient Edmonton\: Adaptation Strategy and Action Plan. Your work will align directly with top municipal priorities, including ConnectEdmonton, The City Plan, and our Climate Implementation Priorities. Reporting to the General Supervisor of Energy Transition and Climate Adaptation, you will be key in managing multi-layered corporate, and public programs aimed at promoting program awareness and shifting community behaviors.
- Strategic Leadership\: Drive high-impact projects, from policy formulation to program design, aligning with Edmonton’s Community Energy Transition and Climate Resilience strategies
- Project Oversight\: Manage complex initiatives—including the Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP), climate adaptation planning, energy-efficient buildings and community investments—by overseeing procurement, budgets, governance, and delivery to ensure measurable results
- Team Management & Mentorship\: Supervise and mentor a multidisciplinary team, fostering a collaborative environment that promotes operational excellence and adherence to best practices in environmental sustainability
- Community Engagement\: Cultivate robust networks with internal and external partners, responding to public inquiries and media requests to build community support and advance shared climate goals
- Operational Excellence\: Champion our initiatives by developing Council reports, presentations, and educational materials that raise awareness and drive participation in environmental programs