- Department: Facilities Management Services
- Hours: Up to 25 hrs/week
- Number of Weeks: Up to 15 weeks
- Number of Positions: One (1)
Job Description
The Sustainability Assistant on Kingston Campus reports to department manager, and under the guidance of the designate, will work up to 25-hours per week (may include evenings and/or weekends). The Facilities Sustainability Assistant will support the Sustainability team to improve sustainability in our operations on all three campuses focusing on the 2020-2024 Sustainability Plan.
Key Duties
- Preparation of advertising/marketing materials for Sustainability Month in partnership with Queen's University and monthly campaign with SLC Footprint.
- Support work on Neighborhood Climate Action Program with City of Kingston
- Assist with data gathering to support the College Sustainability Plan and Sustainability Tracking and Assessment Rating System (STARS).
- Support sustainability of SLC grounds including promoting recycling, composting, reusable container programs, and sustainable green spaces *Indigenous Garden and possible pollinator garden(s).
- Assist in the research, development, and delivery of outreach campaigns (waste reduction, energy reduction, climate change awareness etc.) on sustainability at St. Lawrence College.
- Support student club and sustainable-focused community projects and marketing communications.
Skills required
- Excellent communication skills
- Project management skills
- Excellent research skills
- Competent using a variety of computer software (i.e. Excel, PowerPoint) and social networking programs/software.
- Good understanding of sustainability.
terms of employment
- Rate of pay: $16.55 / hour (Plus 6% vacation).
- This position falls under the provisions of Student Employees in the Full-time Support Staff Collective Agreement and is subject to union dues.
- The student must be returning to St. Lawrence College in the Fall semester.
- The student must demonstrate be in good academic standing and sign a confidentiality statement.
Posted Date: May 8, 2024
Closing Date: May 21, 2024
Apply Online:
- Complete the Application form (Apply Now button).
- Please have your resumé and cover letter ready in ONE document, using naming convention “LastName, FirstName” (i.e., Smith,Joe). Your document should be in .PDF, .doc, or .docx format.
- Your application is not complete until you have completed the Student Employment On-Campus Assessment Form.
Questions: StudentEmployment@sl.on.ca