Program Coordinator - Edmonton, Canada - University of Alberta

University of Alberta
University of Alberta
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Edmonton, Canada

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Description

Energy and Climate Action:


  • Competition No.

S

  • Posting Date

Feb 12, 2024

  • Closing Date

Feb 19, 2024

  • Position Type

Full Time - Operating Funded

  • Salary Range

$60,299 to $83,456 per year

  • Grade

10

  • Hours

35
This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: Faculty & Staff Benefits.


Location - Work primarily takes place at North Campus Edmonton.


Working for the University of Alberta

  • The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community._


The University of Alberta is teeming with change makers, community builders, and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day.

We are home to more than 40,000 students in 200+ undergraduate and 500+ graduate programs, over 13,000 faculty and staff, 260,000 alumni worldwide and have been recognized as one of Canada's Greenest Employers for over a decade.


Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross section of people—from our students and stakeholders, to our renowned researchers and innovators who are quite literally curing diseases, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger, and more just.


Working for Energy & Climate Action


University of Alberta's Energy & Climate Action (E&CA) works to minimize the environmental impact of its operations on behalf of all students, staff, faculty and other members of the campus community.

E&CA is responsible for overseeing the University's multi-million dollar Energy Management Program, Envision, which implements energy efficiency and conservation measures across campus and the University of Alberta's greenhouse gas inventory, which allows the University to measure the climate impact of its operations and design strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

In addition to leading these two initiatives, our interdisciplinary team works with other Facilities and Operations units to encourage and support the advancement of sustainability initiatives in their areas of responsibility.


Position


Reporting to the Manager, E&CA, the Program Coordinator implements and supports a variety of F&O sustainable operations programs and initiatives, manages projects, participates in strategic planning processes, liaises with internal and external stakeholders and assists with supervising the E&CA sustainability assistant as well as occasional student staff.


Duties

  • Works with Directors, Managers and staff within the Portfolio of Facilities and Operations to contribute to the development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and ongoing improvement of sustainability programs and initiatives related to the University of Alberta's operations
  • Researches, identifies and communicates sustainability benchmarks across all units of Facilities and Operations
  • Recommends new programs and initiatives that contribute to the achievement of benchmarks and shortterm and longterm institutional goals
  • Provides strategic advice and makes recommendations to the Manager, E&CA on a wide variety of existing and emerging sustainability issues
  • Prepares reports, briefings and presentations on issues related to campus sustainability; Develops written content for websites, newsletters and other internal and external mediums
  • Leads projects for which E&CA is directly responsible, from initial research, program and business planning to project management, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting
  • Assumes responsibility for establishing, monitoring and reporting on budgets of the various initiatives being managed and led by the Coordinator
  • Oversees and assists in recruitment of consultants, service providers and student interns retained by E&CA
  • Liaises with and supports students, staff and faculty members interested in developing projects that further sustainable operations at the university
  • Connects with and develops relationships with external stakeholders and partners interested in advancing sustainable operations at the university and in the greater community
  • Participates in and supports engagement of Manager, E&CA in Portfolio and Universitywide strategic sustainability planning processes, including development of the Sustainability Plan and related unit plans for units in Facilities and Operations
  • Collaborates with the University of Alberta's Sustainability Council on various aspects of communications and outreach and engagement initiatives, including needs assessment/identification, program implementation and evaluation

Minimum Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of demonstrated, relevant experience and exposure to sustainability, preferably in the public sector
  • Ability to think cri
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