Earlier this year, the City received funding from the Government of Canada’s 2 Billion Trees program to support new tree planting projects. Using this $48 million in funding as well as approved capital budget funding of approximately $66 million, the City of Edmonton will plant more than 2.5 million trees and shrubs over 300 hectares across the City, in naturalized areas, boulevards and open spaces. Planting work in support of Greener as We Grow began in April 2022 and will continue until the end of 2030.

They are looking for a group of diverse people with a keen interest in advising EPS on policy, process, operations, communication and engagement. In addition to interest in, or experience working with or for BIPOC and diverse communities, interest or experience in the following would be considered an asset