Zero Waste Coordinator

Red River College Posted: January 2, 2020
Expires: January 13, 2020

Description

Zero Waste Coordinator

Sustainability

Applicants are to clearly demonstrate how they satisfy the selection criteria in their written submissions and must identify the competition number they are applying for in the subject line of the email.

An eligibility list may be created for similar casual, part-time, full-time, and term positions.

Red River College is a leader in applied learning and innovation. Our talented team of employees is passionate about education, innovation, and student success. We offer competitive salaries, extensive benefits, and the opportunity for personal and professional growth in a rewarding career.

We seek diversity in our workplace, Aboriginal persons, women, visible minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Duties:

The Zero Waste Coordinator is responsible for the overall administration and continuous improvement of the college’s Integrated Solid Waste Program (waste, recycling, shredding, composting, reuse, donations etc) across college campuses. Using quantitative and qualitative sources, the Coordinator identifies and acts upon opportunities to increase materials diversion to achieve program excellence. The Coordinator maintains relationships with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders (e.g. Building Services, Pavement and Grounds, Academic Programs, Food Services, Recycle Everywhere, Green Action Centre) to enhance the waste, recycling and compost programs and promotes waste reduction behaviours at individual, departmental and College-wide levels.

Required Qualifications:

  • An undergraduate degree in Environmental Studies, Business or related field
  • Several years of related work experience, and a demonstrated interest in sustainability issues
  • Experience developing sustainability programs and corresponding performance indicators
  • Experience in the preparation, forecasting and motoring of budget expenditures
  • Experience creating and delivering engaging verbal presentations and to tailor written communication for a variety of purposes.
  • Excellent attention to detail and experience entering data from various sources into tracking systems
  • Proficient at interpreting data and making operational plans to improve performance
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in situations with frequent interruptions
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to impact and influence others
  • Ability to take initiative and work independently
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Strong verbal communication skills
  • Excellent written communication skills
  • Proficient with MS Office Suite including Outlook, Word, and Excel
  • Values Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Commitment to lifelong learning

Assets:

  • Experience working in a post-secondary institution
  • Training and/or certification in project management

Conditions of Employment: 

  • Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada
  • This position may be required to work evenings and/or weekends
  • This position may be required to work overtime

Competition Number: 2019-318

Closing Date: January 13, 2020

Salary: $47,302 - $64,683 per annum

Position Location: Notre Dame Campus (Winnipeg, MB)

Position Type: Full-Time Position Available

Apply by email to humanresources@rrc.ca