Position Summary:Reporting to the Associate Director, Administration of the McGill Office of Sustainability (MOOS), the Sustainability Officer provides efficient and effective support to the sustainability objectives of the University by mobilizing student, staff and faculty in engagement programs. Responsible for planning, developing and expanding existing engagement programs in sustainability (such as Sustainable Workplace Certification, Sustainable Events Certification, Sustainability Projects Fund, etc.) and manage their suite of volunteers. Develop additional engagement programs, based on the needs. Work closely with the Student Housing and Hospitality (SHHS) to conduct engagement activities and enhance the sustainability aspects of SHHS operations.
Primary Responsibilities:- Deploy programs and organize engagement activities mainly targeted to students, but also staff and faculty, to increase the involvement of the McGill community in the sustainability movement at McGill. Focus 50% of these activities on the SHHS population.
- Foster relationships with other units and external organizations. Also, provide strategic guidance and support to the SHHS leadership team to increase the sustainability aspects of their operations, especially with regards to student housing, food and dining services, and the McGill campus store.
- Recruit, train and oversee a critical mass of volunteers that will participate in the engagement programs in sustainability at McGill: the Sustainable Events Ambassadors, the Sustainable Workplace Ambassadors, the Sustainability Projects Fund (SPF) Ambassadors, and others.
- Promote these programs throughout the University and beyond, with a specific focus on the SHHS population, and organize recurring mobilization activities. For example, deliver presentations about sustainability to new students in SHHS.
- Strategically align the engagement activities to make sure they directly support the fulfilment of the Climate & Sustainability Strategy, contribute to McGill's STARS sustainability rating, and help maintain Fairtrade status across McGill's campuses.
- Integrate sustainability into orientation activities.
- Meet with and encourage Residence Life Facilitators (RLF's) to hold sustainability-themed events throughout the year.
- Liaise with other internal units and external organizations, when appropriate.
- Ensure that major events at McGill - especially the ones held in Residences and Dining Halls - go through the McGill Sustainable Events Certification.
- Work closely with the SHHS staff and students to ensure that the unit's operations are enabling progress towards the objectives of McGill's Climate and Sustainability Strategy.
- Leverage existing internal and external funding opportunities to increase the sustainability aspects of the SHHS operations.
- In addition to being part of the Office of Sustainability, regularly participate to meetings of the SHHS leadership group to make recommendations on engagement programs, among others.
Other Qualifying Skills and/or AbilitiesDemonstrated ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with a variety of stakeholders. Demonstrated aptitude for systems thinking, with acute strategic and analytical skills. Excellent people skills. Proven talent for problem solving. Demonstrated organization skills, with the ability to set priorities and multi-task. Attentive to details. Demonstrated ability to work under stress.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: - Undergraduate degree
- Three (3) years' related experience
As one of Montreal's Top Employers, here is what we offer:- Competitive benefits package (Health, Dental, Life Insurance) (if eligible)
- Defined contribution pension plan (with employer contribution up to 10%) (if eligible)
- Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA)
- Competitive vacation policy
- Two (2) personal days
- Two (2) floating holidays
- Nine (9) "Summer Fridays" - paid days off between the St-Jean Baptiste holiday and Labour Day
- Paid time off over the December holiday period
- Tuition waiver for regular employees and their dependents
- Up to two (2) days of remote work per week where the position permits
Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.Knowledge of English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level # 3 on a scale of 0-4.For a definition of our language proficiency levels, please click here.Minimum Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree 3 Years Related Experience /
Annual Salary:(MPEX Grade 04) $66,190.00 - $82,740.00 - $99,290.00
Job Profile:MPEX-ADM2A - General Administration - Professional 2
Hours per Week:33.75 (Full time)
Supervisor:Associate Director Administration
Position End Date (If applicable):2028-10-01
Deadline to Apply:2026-09-09
