Climate Change Analyst
City of Edmonton•Edmonton, AB
•CA$101,840 - CA$128,679•Hybrid
About The Position
The City of Edmonton is seeking a Climate Change Analyst to join the Environment and Climate Resilience section. This role involves leading research, data collection, complex modeling, and advanced data visualization to assess environmental and climate change impacts. The analyst will design corporate performance metrics, manage data platforms, and provide technical advice for municipal decision-making, blending analytical systems engineering with strategic communication to support the city's climate adaptation strategies.
Requirements
- University degree (or Master's) in Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Information Technology, Economics, or a related discipline
- Minimum of four (4) years of related practical experience in data analysis, statistical modeling, or environmental research fields
- Mastered proficiency in Microsoft Office products, Google Suite applications, and SQL relational database querying
- Advanced mathematical capabilities coupled with expertise in complex data mining, data cleaning, and statistical interpretation
- Practical familiarity with environmental data structures, climate modeling software, and metric design systems
- Knowledge of local, regional, national, and global climate resilience and mitigation issues
- Project management capability to deliver analytical results punctually and within defined scopes
- Precision and meticulous attention to detail to ensure data accuracy while navigating high volumes of diverse information
- Strategic presentation and technical report-writing competence to communicate complex scientific insights clearly
- Flexibility and problem-solving agility to navigate data gaps, shifting timelines, and competing project priorities
- Active collaboration and relationship-building competencies to facilitate cross-functional initiatives and foster alignment
Nice To Haves
- Specialized training or certifications in project management, business analytics, database development, strategic planning, or change management frameworks
Responsibilities
- Lead all aspects of research, data collection, climate modelling, analysis, visualization, and strategic reporting on environmental and climate change priorities
- Research, develop, and implement corporate and community performance measures and indicators focused on climate adaptation and environmental resilience
- Design, document, and evaluate dynamic data management architectures to integrate new datasets efficiently while maintaining data standardization, quality control, and integrity
- Formulate quantitative and qualitative climate change vulnerability assessments, risk profiles, and scenario planning methodologies
- Author comprehensive briefing documents, Council reports, and capital/operating budgeting attachments derived from historical, current, and projected climate trends
- Advise senior leadership and City Council on critical climate-related matters to directly support municipal policy development
- Construct automated and streamlined analysis pipelines by collaborating with various internal groups and cross-departmental teams
- Deliver basic training and end-user educational materials to enhance organizational awareness and utility of climate analytics tools
- Oversee and project-manage analytical initiatives to verify strict alignment with overarching corporate environmental policies
Benefits
- Hybrid work arrangement
- Access to benefits information at https://bit.ly/COEbenefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
