Climate Adaptation Assistant (Temporary Full-Time)

Be part of the solution to climate change in our community.

At the City of Thunder Bay, Our City Runs on People Like You . Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs – where your passion for sustainability and climate action can help drive initiatives that protect people, infrastructure, and natural environments from impacts of climate change.

Here, you’ll develop solutions that prepare the community for climate-related challenges while supporting a safer, healthier, and more sustainable future.

You will be part of a work environment that supports respectful interactions, meaningful opportunities to grow, and a culture that promotes well-being and collaboration.

Thunder Bay offers more than a fulfilling career. With its natural beauty, affordability, and strong sense of community, it’s a city where you can grow personally and professionally.

Where You’ll Make a Difference Every Day

As the Climate Adaptation Assistant, you will support the development of climate adaptation initiatives that help communities prepare for the impacts of climate change, including extreme weather events, flooding, heat waves, infrastructure vulnerabilities, and environmental risks.

You’ll contribute to meaningful projects that strengthen community resilience, support environmental sustainability goals, and advance climate adaptation strategies that will benefit future generations.

Whether you live in Thunder Bay, you’re looking to return, or excited to make the City your new home, join a team where your skills, expertise, and presence is recognized, and make a real impact to our community.

How You’ll Support the Team

In this role, you will assist in the renewal and update of the City of Thunder Bay’s Climate Adaptation Strategy. You will also have the following accountabilities:

• Support research, development, and communication for the renewal of the City of Thunder Bay Climate Adaptation Strategy.
• Assist with workshops, community and stakeholder engagement events by preparing documents, coordinating logistics, and recording meeting minutes
• Input participant data and organize information collected during meetings.
• Respond to inquiries from participants, providing initial information and refer inquiries to appropriate staff within the department as required.
• Support the creation of communication materials for climate adaptation initiatives.

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What You Can Count On With Us

We’re proud to offer a workplace where your well-being, growth, and sense of purpose come first. As the Climate Adaptation Assistant, you’ll enjoy:

• A competitive salary that reflects your expertise
• A matching pension plan to help you build long-term financial security (optional)
• 4% in lieu of vacation pay
• Access to a confidential Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and wellness initiatives to support your overall health
• Continuous development programs, so you can grow your skills and career
• A culture of recognition and appreciation, with staff events and programs that celebrate your contributions

What You’ll Bring to the Team

Here’s what will help you succeed as a Climate Adaptation Assistant:

• Secondary school diploma and post-secondary courses in marketing, sociology, environmental studies, risk management, geography, or related discipline
• Minimum of three months’ experience related to community sustainability projects and initiatives

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Ready to take the next step in your career journey? Join us at the City of Thunder Bay, where you’ll support a dedicated team, and make a lasting difference every day.

General Information

As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Thunder Bay encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE: It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression. Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any of the above characteristics. Do not include:

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Note: The above documentation will be requested by the Human Resources Division should you be the successful applicant. If a Criminal Record Check is required, it will be requested by Human Resources should you be the successful applicant. Please do not submit your Criminal Record Check with your application.

ACCOMMODATION: Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.

PRIVACY: Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 302, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources Division, 125 Syndicate Ave Suite 42, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 6H8, Telephone: 625-3866

The City of Thunder Bay provides exceptional quality of life to those who live, work, and play in Thunder Bay – a culturally vibrant, economically diverse community with a metro population of over 120,000. Located on the north shore of Lake Superior, under the protective watch of the Sleeping Giant, Thunder Bay is rich in people and resources, and connects Northwestern Ontario to the world. We value our high quality of life and promote a clean, green, beautiful, and healthy community that provides economic opportunity, respects diversity, and provides affordable and safe neighbourhoods that are accessible to all.

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This vacancy is approximately 4 months in duration.