PROJECT LEAD

• Job ID: 53243
• Job Category: Project Management
• Division & Section: Environment & Climate, Policy Planning & Outreach
• Work Location: Union Station - 65 Front Street, 2EW
• Job Type & Duration: Full-Time, Permanent Vacancy
• Salary: $86,716.00 - $112,255.00
• Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
• Affiliation: Non-Union
• Number of Positions Open: 1
• Posting Period: 26-Feb-2025 to 12-Mar-2025

Job Description:

The City of Toronto has embarked on an ambitious transformation into a zero waste, circular economy city. Transitioning to a circular economy is essential in the fight against climate change and in building a resilient, inclusive, green, and prosperous future for residents and businesses.

The City of Toronto's Circular Economy and Innovation unit (CEI) in the Environment & Climate Division is a dynamic team of sustainability-oriented professionals working to help the City of Toronto achieve its desired circular economy outcomes. CEI is eager to welcome a Project Lead to help move Toronto's circular economy transition forward. If you are a passionate and innovative individual, ready to bring your ideas to the table in a collaborative work environment, and excited to advance new policies, programs, and projects in circular economy and sustainable consumption, then CEI is the place for you!

Reporting to the Manager of Circular Economy and Innovation, and working closely with the Senior Project Managers and other team members, the Project Lead will contribute to the design, enhancement, implementation and evaluation of projects, programs and policies. The Project Lead will conduct research, undertake analysis, and propose recommendations for a range of topics, including but not limited to circular procurement, waste reduction and resource recovery, waste and environmental legislation, incentive and support programs for business and community groups, and issues of equity in the circular economy transition. The Project Lead will also consider developments within the field, initiatives by other levels of government, along with corporate policies, practices and legislation to inform the City of Toronto’s circular economy actions. Recognizing that transitioning to a circular economy is a multi-disciplinary endeavour, the Project Lead will be ready to support a variety of cross-corporate initiatives from divisions such as Solid Waste Management Services, City Planning, Purchasing and Materials Management, and Economic Development and Culture through the delivery of circular economy and zero waste subject matter expertise.

The Project Lead may be called on to represent CEI, the Environment, Climate & Forestry Division, and the City of Toronto in a range of functions, including presentations, working groups, industry initiatives, and project-related public and stakeholder consultations. On behalf of the management team, the Project Lead will act as a resource person for communication and inquiries related to Divisional activities and programs, deliver presentations, facilitate requests originating from elected officials, other divisions and the public, and coordinate divisional input and responses.

As a key contributor on a multi-disciplinary team, the Project Lead will oversee assigned projects, providing contract management oversight of contractors where required, while monitoring project timelines and expenditures to ensure completion within approved work plans and budgets. The Project Lead will prepare project plans, reports and status updates for the management team, in addition to preparing, coordinating and making recommendations on procurements and contracts as necessary.

Key Qualifications

1. Post-secondary education in Environmental Studies, Public Administration/Policy, Urban Planning, Circular Economy, or a relevant discipline; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
2. Considerable experience in designing, coordinating, implementing and evaluating projects, policies, and/or programs in a multi-stakeholder environment. Experience related to the circular economy, waste, environment, and/or local economic development is preferred.
3. Considerable experience conducting research and analysis using quantitative and qualitative methods, and summarizing findings and recommendations into reports and presentations for a wide range of audiences, such as senior management, technical experts, elected officials, other orders of government, and the public.
4. Considerable experience as a fully accountable project leader, coordinating multiple and diverse project plans, priorities, and stakeholders, monitoring project timelines and expenditures, and providing contract management oversight where required, with demonstrated success. 
5. Proficiency with a variety of computerized office systems including MS Office (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), database software packages, and digital meeting and collaboration tools.
6. Knowledge of government structure, policies and decision-making processes is an asset.
7. Ability to support the Toronto Public Service values to ensure a culture that champions equity, diversity and respectful workplaces.
8. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders/subject matter experts.
9. Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
10. Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills. Proven track record of solid internal and external relationship management and leadership capacity.
11. Availablity for occasional meetings or events in evening and on weekends.

Toronto is home to more than 2.9 million people whose diversity and experiences make this great city Canada’s leading economic engine and one of the world’s most diverse and livable cities. As the fourth largest city in North America, Toronto is a global leader in technology, finance, film, music, culture, and innovation, and consistently places at the top of international rankings due to investments championed by its government, residents and businesses. For more information, visit jobs.toronto.ca or follow us on Twitter at Twitter.com/CityTOjobs, on LinkedIn at Linkedin.com/company/city-of-toronto or on Facebook at Facebook.com/CityTOjobs.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment to employment equity.

Accommodation

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