Campus Planning and Sustainability Project Support - Competition ID: 4049

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is seeking a temporary full-time Campus Planning and Sustainability Project Support role. This position involves assisting the Sustainability team with various projects, including the Strategic Energy Management Plan, website updates, and engagement initiatives. Candidates should have relevant educational background and experience in planning or sustainability. The job is hybrid, requiring occasional travel between campuses in Surrey, BC.
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Competition ID: 4049
Internal Closing Date: Open Until Filled
External Closing Date: Open Until Filled
# of Openings: 1
Salary Information: Casual Employee - Hourly Rate
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Travel Frequency: Occasional travel between campuses is required.
Employee Group: Casual Employee
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ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

This role reports to the Manager, Planning & Sustainability within the Campus & Community Planning department.

Summary

This role is to provide special project support to the CCP team in several key strategic projects relating to Sustainability initiatives.

Key Responsibilities
• Strategic Energy Management Plan (“SEMP”) – providing project support to the Sustainability team in its contributions towards the Strategic Energy Management Plan (“SEMP”).
• CCP Office of Sustainability Website Update Project – will work with and support the Sustainability team with website content updates, and refreshing the pages with new content implementation.
• KPU Sustainability Engagement Project – provide support to the Sustainability team in their engagement efforts with various key parties at KPU. This position will assist with the creation of engagement materials, event briefs, and supporting the Sustainability team with miscellaneous project coordination tasks.
• STARS Assessment Project – provide support in advancing KPU’s enrolment in the Sustainability Tracking Assessment and Rating System (“STARS)” Program, including databasing the academic course availability at KPU, and matching the Sustainable Development Goals (“SDG”) using the SDG Mapping Report.
• BC Hydro Commercial Energy Management Program – supporting the Sustainability team in various projects related to its ongoing participation in the BC Hydro Commercial Energy Managers Program.

Qualifications
• Completion of a bachelor degree in urban and / or community planning, sustainability, political science, or public policy development / research is preferred or at least two years of post-secondary education or a combination of equivalent education, training, and experience.
• At least 2 years’ previous experience working in a planning, sustainability or policy / research related field; previous experience in a post-secondary environment is considered an asset.
• A sound knowledge of the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals.
• A demonstrated ability, either through work experience or through classwork, to prepare and present professional-level reports, conduct research, and participate in campus-wide discussions.
• An understanding of the principles, best practices, strategies, and objectives related to environmental sustainability and climate action (both mitigation and adaptation); equity, diversity and inclusion; and Indigenous reconciliation.
• Experience with coordinating public engagement activities, including the preparation of engagement materials, participation at events, and the summarization of survey results;
• Demonstrated working knowledge of graphic design processes and software, including Adobe InDesign.
• Demonstrated intermediate level of competency using Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook and SharePoint.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of KPU programs, policies and business processes.

Anticipated Hourly Rate: $25.28

Total Rewards

As a part of our total rewards offerings, KPU also offers extended health and dental benefits, healthcare spending account, generous vacation package, defined pension plan, parenthood top-up, sick leave, long-term disability, life insurance, professional development days, tuition waiver, inhouse training & development, inter-campus transportation, and more! Note: eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary if the position is temporary or part-time.

Visit https://www.kpu.ca/hr for more information on KPU’s workplace, culture and total rewards.

Note to Applicants

Kwantlen Polytechnic University welcomes and encourages applications from equity deserving groups and diverse experiences including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community.

If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at talentacquisition@kpu.ca.

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only candidates who are legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.