Late applications will not be accepted.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide administrative support to the Campus Sustainability Office (i.e. reserve rooms, hospitality arrangements, filing system, invoicing and budget).
• Schedule and make preparations for meetings.
• Prepare purchase requisitions/order equipment such as recycling bins, supplies and communication documents as needed.
• Participate in all meetings of Campus Sustainability Council and as required for meetings at the request of the Manager.
• Maintain waste reduction programs (in consultation with the Director) and coordinate with the with other departments and external contractors.
• Act as point-person for Green Office program  and provide information and material to participating offices.
• Prepare and coordinate various special events and projects.
• Draft promotional emails and posters to advertise the activities of the CSO.
• Maintain CSO web and social media presence by updating pages as required.
• Assist with the development of special projects under the supervision of the Director.
• Maintain SMS database and record systems by assembling data from various University offices for sustainability reporting and entering data in appropriate spreadsheets.
• Perform basic arithmetic chart functions in spreadsheets to organize research and compile information.
• Assist with planning departmental programs and policies by researching best practices at other institutions and provide input in the creation of CSO strategies.
• Represent the CSO externally at various conferences and fairs to ensure that the CSO remains current on environmental issues in Manitoba.
• Represent the CSO internally at recruitment events and liaise with CSO and student groups (i.e. EcoPIA and GESSA) and coordinate efforts in campaign development when relevant.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in an environmental or sustainability-relevant discipline AND/OR in a field that demonstrates ability with quantitative reasoning preferred.
• Two (2) years position-relevant employment experience would be preferred.
• Must have excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Must be passionate, self-motivated and demonstrate the potential to work in a dynamic, exciting, fast-paced working environment.
• Must have computer skills in MS Office and internal/email communication.
• Must have proven quantitative reasoning abilities and facility manipulating spread sheets.
• Must have proven analytical ability.
• Must be able to work effectively with a wide range of target audiences (students, faculty, staff, and community) and personalities
• Must exhibit excellent problem solving skills to revolve issues to sound conclusions.
• Must demonstrate excellent organizational and time management skills while working with multiple priorities simultaneous.
• Must be tactful and diplomatic.
• Or equivalent combination of education, experience, skills, knowledge and abilities.