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Sustainability Assistant

  • 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:

  1. Complete the Application form (Apply Now button).
  2. 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.
  3. Your application is not complete until you have completed the Student Employment On-Campus Assessment Form.

Questions: StudentEmployment@sl.on.ca

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