Sustainability Manager

The University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) aspires to be Canada's premier small, research-intensive university, with internationally recognized academic and research programs. UNBC has been ranked by Maclean's Magazine as among the top universities in Canada in its category for the 4th year running and has maintained its spot as "Best in the West" for the 7th straight year.

With a beautiful site in the hills overlooking this central BC city of 80,000, its stunning architecture, and up-to-date teaching and learning facilities, UNBC is poised for a period of growth and innovation. Its 4,276 students are engaged in a variety of studies, from arts and sciences to forestry, nursing, management and medicine. UNBC prides itself on reaching beyond its Prince George Campus and offers many programs in regional centres throughout northern BC.

In the summer of 2007, UNBC assumed the trademark of "Canada's Green UniversityTM" and since then a number of major developments have occurred in the area of sustainability. The accomplishments are a testament to faculty, staff and student's high level of commitment to sustainability at UNBC. Moving forward, UNBC hopes to elevate its dedication to, and reputation for, innovative and forward-thinking initiatives in the area of sustainability, by capitalizing on recent achievements and exploring new areas for innovation.

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Provost and the Vice-President, Administration & Finance, the Sustainability Manager will assume responsibility for researching, managing and coordinating activities associated with the Green UniversityTM.  

Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate will have a PhD or Master's in a relevant discipline and 5 or more years of related experience.
• S/he will possess a strong understanding of the principles of sustainability, and a demonstrated ability to distill complex concepts and arguments into readily accessible written and verbal presentations.
• The ability to work effectively across disciplines and with a wide range of professionals will be critical to success. 

To Apply:

Please click below: "Apply Now Online!" to submit your up-to-date CV, a letter of introduction and the names and contact information for 3 referees, in confidence. 

Should you be interested in learning more about this exciting leadership opportunity please contact Kelly Baron McIntosh or Carol Robinson at 604-998-4032.

For more information, please visit our website. We will respond to all who express interest. 

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

~ The University of Northern British Columbia is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from women, aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities. ~