Manager, Climate Action

Job description

As a central hub in the Metro Vancouver area, the City of New Westminster delivers a broad spectrum of urban services to over 92,000 residents. New Westminster is rich in history with a viable and thriving economy and has a population representative of the diversity of the region. The City is staffed by talented and dedicated employees who work together to achieve its strategic vision. We have earned a proud reputation for civic leadership, service delivery, and outstanding employee relations. Climate change is one of the defining challenges of our time and addressing it presents an important opportunity to create a more sustainable, resilient future for our community. In 2019, New Westminster City Council declared a climate emergency, becoming the second municipality in our region to formally recognize the need for strong climate action. Since then, the City of New Westminster (“the City”) has taken meaningful steps to reduce corporate and community greenhouse gas emissions, demonstrating leadership and commitment to climate solutions. As this work continues to evolve, there are exciting opportunities to build on this progress and accelerate our impact. The City is seeking a passi...