Sustainability Manager

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One of the objectives of McMaster University’s institutional priorities and strategy is to transform the campus to a living laboratory for sustainability. This includes engaging community as the University works on this transformation, focusing on carbon reduction, energy and waste management, with the ultimate goal of being a carbon free campus.

The Office of Sustainability, working under the umbrella of Facility Services, acts as a leader within the department and across the university to champion the sustainability strategy.

Facility Services oversees all processes relevant to the smooth operation of the university facilities and grounds. To do this, the department places a strong emphasis on inclusiveness and collaboration. Technological advancement, university needs, and organizational changes have been the driving forces of change in the past, bringing about newer and more efficient practices within the department. These factors continue to shape the way Facility Services operates.

Job Summary:

The role is accountable for managing and coordinating projects and initiatives in support of McMaster’s Sustainability Strategy as identified and supported by the Director of Sustainability. The role is responsible for the implementation and facilitation of sustainability strategic plans, including high level administration, non‑capital project development, planning, implementation, communication, and outcome information management. This will be accomplished by supporting administrative responsibilities, creating and managing project plans, applying best practices, and ensuring that results are achieved and reported on in an effective and efficient manner.

In addition, this role will oversee and manage resources needed to refine, implement, and measure strategic initiatives and associated projects and those activities are delivered in accordance with approved budgets. The Sustainability Manager is required to work collaboratively with a wide range of partners and stakeholders across departments and programs. The Sustainability Manager will coordinate, lead and assist with projects, initiatives and daily activities within Facility Services that require knowledge of confidential information about staffing, funding priorities, new directions, and other strategic institutional objectives.

Accountabilities:

Project Management:

• Manages multiple projects that impact the Sustainability Strategy and consults with, advises, and leads other project participants.
• Develops, implements, and oversees project plans and monitors progress toward desired outcomes. Establishes project schedules, ensures conformance to plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements. Plans appropriately and shifts direction if current procedures do not allow for sufficient progress.
• Assumes responsibility for project outcomes; monitors all aspects of the project and analyzes progress.
• Leads and guides the roll out of individual sustainability‑related strategies (i.e., waste management strategy)
• Applies expertise and thinks creatively to address unique or ambiguous situations and to find solutions to problems that can be complex and non‑routine
• Manages the implementation of sustainability competitions with students, staff and faculty using information generated by the Energy Resource Management System, the STARS report, Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, and more
• Networks with industry contacts, such as peer universities, colleges, and consultants, to gather and identify competitive insights and best practices
• Participates in professional networks associated with sustainability within the sector (i.e., OCUSP) and represents McMaster in internal and external forums
• Provides strategic advice on policy matters, potential partnerships, and community engagement opportunities
• Work with Sustainability programs and campus labs to engage students in experiential learning
• Supports building partnerships and relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Executes effective…