Coordinator, Sustainability Programs And Services

Status: Full Time

Home Campus: Fennell

Hours: Monday to Friday; 35 hours a week

Pay Band: G

Pay Rate: $30.87

Posting Date: August 23rd, 2023

Closing Date: August 29th, 2023 at 7:00pm EST

Please be advised that according to Full Time Support Staff Collective Agreement, Article 17.1, preference will be given to qualified employees within the Full Time Support Staff bargaining unit, Appendix D (in the role for 6 consecutive months) and RPT employees who have passed probation at Mohawk College. Should a suitable candidate not be found, external candidates will be considered.

We support and encourage the contributions of our diverse employees. We are committed to nurturing an equitable, diverse and inclusive (EDI) environment for everyone who learns and works at Mohawk College. We believe the rich diversity among our students and the communities we serve should be reflected within our workforce. As educators we believe it is important to act and show leadership in advancing the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion in our community.

Coordinator, Sustainability Programs and Services

Reporting to the Manager, Sustainability, the Coordinator, Sustainability Programs and Services will assist with the implementation of the Climate Action Plan which sets ambitious goals for Mohawk College to reach net zero operations by 2035.

The incumbent will assist with the development and implementation of the Sustainability Office programs and services to support student and staff learning and engagement in sustainability practices. This position will support student projects and student groups and liaise with community organizations to further connect the College and its students with the local sustainability movement.

This position will work directly with the Sustainability Office team to develop a college wide culture which fosters individual ownership and participation in achieving the strategies and actions outlined in the Climate Action Plan.

Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Supports evaluation and reporting on metrics of programs and services, sharing successes and opportunities to engage with the campus community.
• Assists in the evaluation of Sustainability practices already in use at other higher education and public sector institutions and determine their applicability to Mohawk practices. Assist in the integration of the best practices into the Mohawk Sustainability model where feasible.
• Support the Manager, Sustainability on community projects, initiatives and committees external to the college.
• Works collaboratively with the Mohawk Students’ Association and other community organizations on Sustainability related programs, initiatives and services.
• Coordinates in the delivery of student projects, whereby students from a wide range of program’s are offered the opportunity to extend learning beyond the classroom and apply their knowledge of Sustainability.
• Coordinates monitoring, auditing and reporting on campus waste, as required by Ontario regulations. This includes but is not limited to coordinating annual waste audits, regulatory reporting, and creating proactive reporting and monitoring mechanisms to ensure compliance and strategies to reduce waste on campus.
• Assists the development and implementation and operates current Sustainability Office programs and services as well as new strategies and initiatives identified in the Climate Action Plan.

Qualifications

The successful applicant will have:

• Understanding of Lifecycle Assessments and project management using sustainability principles, such as evaluating embodied carbon, lifecycle assessments, and Scope 3 emissions management.
• A three year diploma or degree in Environmental Science or Sustainability plus an additional professional certification related to the duties of the position or a combination of a college diploma and directly related experience.
• Demonstrated commitment, understanding and knowledge of application of human rights, equity, diversity and inclusion with the ability to communicate and work effectively inter-culturally with diverse groups of students, employees and the community.
• Certification or qualification as an Environmental or Sustainability professional, e.g. LEED AP or a GHG-V.
• Experience in resource conservation and sustainability practices.
• Solid understanding of Sustainability theory (Social, Economic and Environmental) and its applications across multiple sectors, and involving multiple stakeholders.
• Experience in the development and implementation of sustainability programs and services.
• A minimum of three years’ experience, ideally in a post - secondary environment.
• Previous experience working in multi-stakeholder projects, especially with community and institutional partners.
• Solid understanding of sustainable procurement best practices and strategies.
• Working knowledge of the GHG Protocol.
• Strong computer skills; advanced skills in Excel and project management software considered an asset.
• Knowledge of mandatory environmental reporting requirements by public institutions and building owners above 50,000 square feet in Ontario; previous experience in regulatory reporting is considered an asset.
• Understanding of GHG measurement, monitoring and management
• Experience in volunteer management.

Mohawk College prioritizes recruiting and retaining diverse employees. With this in mind, the College is committed to fostering inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection processes.

Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at (905) 575 - 2047.

Mohawk College is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons, women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, S2LGBTQIA+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

For more information concerning the Mohawk College strategic plan, please see: strategicplan.mohawkcollege.ca/