Sustainability Coordinator/Liaison: Competition #062
An Internal Posting in the PPWC Employee Group.
Castlegar
Posted:
Thursday, May 03, 2018
Closes: Thursday, May 10, 2018
Reporting to the Campus Manager and in consultation with the Sustainability Committee, the Sustainability Coordinator/Liaison advises the college in undertaking activities to reduce the ecological footprint of the College by reducing waste, improving environmental conditions, finding cost savings and building social responsibility within all functions of the College
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Initiating programs to establish and strengthen sustainable practices across the campus and work to foster collaboration among the areas of teaching, research, campus operations, student life, and community service
- Organizing events to encourage sustainable practices and educate students, faculty, staff and public
- Collecting, collating and disseminating data on performance indicators for the campus using the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education’s (AASHE) Sustainability, Tracking and Rating System (STARS)
- Initiating the Action Plan priorities generated by the performance indicators
- Providing support to increase the sustainability of student residences
- Coordinating the work of the Composter work study position
- Tracking a small budget for sustainability events and projects; process purchase requisitions
- Liaising with campus operations to provide research policies pertinent to sustainability
- Liaising with counterparts at other educational institutions, businesses, government, and the community to promote collaboration and information exchange
- Working with Communications to provide coverage of sustainability initiatives and maintain a web presence
- Working to improve sustainability literacy of the students and faculty utilizing a sustainability literacy tool
- Researching and providing input in regards to purchasing products, transportation fleet, waste and energy policy/procedures
- Consulting and working with maintenance staff in the management of energy use
- Assisting with writing grant proposals and funding proposals
- Support with energy monitoring and other capital sustainability projects
- Other related duties as assigned
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- A solid understanding of sustainability theory and its application in the college campus context
- Excellent administrative and organizational skills in the handling of multiple program responsibilities and large amounts of information
- Ability to work with divergent views on sustainability
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, Internet and email)
- Knowledge of Selkirk College facilities and staff is an asset
- Knowledge of AASHE and STARS program an asset
- Excellent customer service skills
Education and Experience
- Two year program in a related field
- Minimum 1 year related experience, preferably working on sustainability projects
This is a regular, full-time position commencing as soon as possible. The salary is pay grade 7 - $25.46 hour (Subject to JE Review) – in accordance with the PPWC Collective Agreement.
Selkirk College appreciates the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Interested and qualified applicants are invited to email their chronological resume (along with cover letter, work references and supporting documentation including diplomas and transcripts) no later than 4:00 pm on the closing date to . The personal information provided by applicants is collected pursuant to Sections 26 and 27 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). The required personal information is collected for the purposes of supporting and evaluating your application for employment with Selkirk College and for aggregate statistical purposes. The personal information will be used, retained and only disclosed by Selkirk in accordance with FIPPA. The information is related directly to and needed by Selkirk to initiate the employment application process. The information will be used to contact references supplied by you, evaluate your qualifications, and complete the employment process by making a hiring decision.
Selkirk College is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that empowers all employees to reach their full potential and where each member of the college community shares a responsibility for developing and maintaining a healthy work environment in which differences are valued. The college welcomes applications from persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and Aboriginal people. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
All résumés must be submitted via email.
This posting closes on Thursday, May 10, 2018.