Senior Advisor, Climate Partnerships, Funding and Advocacy (ID: 54173)

Edmonton, Canada

Closing date: Jan 25, 2026,11:59:00 PM MST

Join the Urban Planning and Economy Department to play a vital role in advancing the City of Edmonton’s climate goals. This position is dedicated to building critical relationships, securing funding, and driving advocacy efforts essential for climate resilience and energy transition

Reporting to the Director of Environment and Climate Resilience, Community Activation, the Senior Advisor will develop and execute three key deliverables:

Climate Alternative Funding Strategy,
Climate Relationship and Partnership Strategy, and
Climate Advocacy Strategy.

This is a strategic role requiring a deep understanding of climate action and the ability to convene and broker collaborations with diverse groups to achieve City priorities.

What will you do?

Develop and execute a leading-practice relationship and partnership strategy to advance the City's climate goals in an integrated and innovative way
Develop and execute an alternative climate funding strategy, identifying and cultivating diverse short-term and long-term funding sources for corporate use, including preparing funding applications
Assess the City’s current climate advocacy needs and develop and execute an advocacy strategy with clear actions and resources to drive City climate goals
Foster authentic and mutually beneficial relationships and partnerships with key community partners, industry associations, Indigenous governments, and other interested parties to support the City’s climate initiatives
Provide expert advice and guidance to management on strategy execution and impactful relationships needed to achieve City priorities

Qualifications:

A Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Public Relations, Communications, Business Management, Finance, Environmental Sciences, or a related discipline
Seven years of progressively responsible experience in a combination of business and or funds development, relationship and partnership building, and collaboration

Assets:

A Master's of Business Administration or other master's degree in a related field
Experience or expertise in energy transition, climate resilience, and climate change science and action
Experience activating connections specifically for climate action funding and advocacy
Certifications or experience in: Change management, Facilitation, Project management, Mediation, Coaching, Negotiations, Partnership Brokering, Reputation management, or Media relations
Experience in a consulting environment and grant writing

Skills required for success:

Identifies, establishes, and nurtures strong, foundational relationships and partnerships with diverse internal and external interested parties
Demonstrates strong business development acumen to identify, develop, and capitalize on strategic opportunities for partnerships and alternative funding
Demonstrates excellent research and analysis to identify trends and evaluate potential partners and funding opportunities
Brings diverse groups together, brokers collaborations, and facilitates productive discussions to advance common goals
Leads, Develops and executes comprehensive relationship, funding, and advocacy strategies aligned with the City's climate priorities
Demonstrates experience in cultivating diverse funding sources, developing compelling proposals, and navigating complex funding landscapes
Assesses the advocacy landscape, develops clear messages, and executes strategies to achieve desired policy changes
Communicates complex information clearly and persuasively, both verbally and in writing, to various audiences.
Uses a high degree of political acumen to strategically position issues for decision-makers
Applies excellent problem-solving and creative thinking skills to navigate complex challenges and develop innovative solutions
Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)
Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion

Conditions of Employment:

Applicants may be tested
Candidates are required to hold a valid Alberta Class 5 driver’s license (or provincial equivalent) or higher Candidates will be required to arrange their own transportation and, where appropriate, will be reimbursed in accordance with City of Edmonton policy. This may require the candidate to obtain business-use auto insurance

Work Environment:

Note: This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite as per the Letter of Understanding between the City of Edmonton and Civic Service Union 52
The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement, and the incumbent will be notified in advance
This role works primarily in an indoor setting
Availability to attend events during the evenings and weekends may be required from time to time
This is a public-facing role and requires engagement and interaction with diverse people from various backgrounds with different needs, expectations and emotional states

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact employment@edmonton.ca . Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits.

Up to 1 permanent full-time position

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week

Salary Range: $51.181 - $65.310 (Hourly); $106,865.930 - $136,367.280 (Annually)

Recruitment Consultant: JF/SO

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