Published July 18, 2011
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| Posting Number: CPM-7405 | ||||||||
| Position Title: Sustainability Project Coordinator | ||||||||
| Department: Office of the President | ||||||||
| Affiliation: CPM | ||||||||
| Salary Grade: D | ||||||||
| Hiring Salary Range: $51,910 - $58,398 | ||||||||
| Maximum of Salary Range: $71,376 | ||||||||
| Duration: Temporary Full-Time | ||||||||
| Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm | ||||||||
| Position Start Date: September 6, 2011 Position End Date: September 5, 2012 | ||||||||
| Purpose: York University has made a strong commitment to, and has been recognized for its campus sustainability initiatives. We have a strong history of sustainability related activity in research, education and application. As a signatory of the Talloires Declaration, York has a responsibility to provide leadership and dedication to sustainability on its campuses and to the greater community. In 2008, The President’s Sustainability Council (PSC) was created to be an advisory body to the President with responsibility for providing input and recommendations on how to advance York University’s sustainability initiatives, projects, and practices and to provide oversight of the required actions from approved recommendations. It is also a mechanism through which to support and enable York students, faculty and staff to participate meaningfully in the planning and implementation of York University’s sustainability policies, initiatives, projects and practices. The Sustainability Project Coordinator will be responsible for identifying and supporting sustainability projects that are outlined in the PSC Annual Reports ( http://www.yorku.ca/susweb/report/index.html). The Sustainability Project Coordinator works closely with the Sustainability Engagement Coordinator. |
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| Knowledge: Knowledge about the University programs, policies, and structures; and knowledge of sustainability issues and best practices. |
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| Education: University Degree in Environmental Studies or equivalent combination of education and experience. |
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| Experience: Minimum 2 years experience working in a post secondary or non-profit environment. |
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| Skills: Ability to build networks across an organization; Excellent written and oral communication skills using a variety of mediums (email, social media, web, report writing); Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access databases. Strong research, data collection and analysis of data skills. Experience developing metrics to track progress of initiatives. Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to coordinate multi-dimensional activities simultaneously; self motivated and able to exercise good judgment in establishing effective priorities among competing task demands. Ability to inspire and engage students, faculty and staff and install a sense of ownership. Able to effectively work with and influence senior administrative leaders, faculty and students related to progress on York University’s sustainability goals and measures. High degree of flexibility, adaptability and general ability to respond to emerging opportunities and barriers in a constantly changing environment; Must be creative, enthusiastic with a high level of energy and initiative. Commitment to institutional and societal sustainability. Commitment to diversity; ability to work effectively with all constituencies in a diverse institution. |
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| Cover Letter Required: Yes | ||||||||
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Thank you for your interest in a career with York University. To apply, please ensure that:
- You have submitted a complete application package (application form*, resume and covering letter) . When emailing your application package, ensure that you have attached the resume, cover letter, and application form to your email.
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Applications are to be submitted to: jobs@yorku.ca.
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. York University is committed to Employment Equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.
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