Manager, McGill Office of Sustainability, MR7256

Manager, McGill Office of Sustainability, MR7256

Position Summary: 

McGill University seeks a Sustainability Manager to lead the McGill Office of Sustainability (MOOS). The Sustainability Manager will play a major role in the development and implementation of strategic efforts to build a culture of sustainability at the University and establish McGill as one of North America’s leaders of sustainability in higher education. The MOOS is guided by the University’s Sustainability Policy and Sustainability Strategy (Vision 2020), and administers McGill’s $840,000 per year Sustainability Projects Fund.

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Provide supervision and mentorship, on an ongoing basis, to staff and student interns.
• Provide leadership in implementation of McGill’s Sustainability Strategy and advancement of a collective vision and priority actions for sustainability at McGill.
• Cultivate buy-in and support for sustainability as a priority at all levels of the University, including among senior leadership.
• Guide, support, and advise both academic and non-academic units and student groups in their development of sustainability initiatives.
• Serve as a spokesperson and partnership-builder on behalf of sustainability at McGill—this involves internal and external stakeholders, potential funders, and the media.
• Advance a broad concept of sustainability and promote the role that McGill University can play in supporting a societal shift toward a more sustainable future.
• Develop and manage budgets to maximize resources available to the MOOS.
• Work with McGill’s University Advancement (alumni and development) staff to develop and implement fundraising strategy for sustainability initiatives.
• Chair the Sustainability Projects Fund Working Group, which determines the allocation of the Sustainability Projects Fund.
• Represent the MOOS at public events and in the media. 

Minimum Education & Experience: 

Master's degree

Two (2) years' related experience

OR

Undergraduate degree

Five (5) years’ related experience

Other Qualifying Skills And/Or Abilities: 

Required: Experience in developing, engaging and leading cross-functional teams with demonstrated ability to engage and motivate a broad range of stakeholders. Proven ability to achieve strategic goals through partnerships, networks and collaborative work. Proven knowledge of management processes including budgeting, fundraising, developing a business case and the ability to navigate in a decentralized and complex environment. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, communication skills, and emotional intelligence.

Assets: Post-graduate degree (master’s or PhD) is an asset.

Knowledge of and experience with (1) sustainability, (2) the university working environment, (3) systems change and social innovation, (4) equity and social justice; familiarity with the McGill context, knowledge of public policy, and familiarity with provincial and federal context.

English fluency is required. Strong French skills are a definite asset.

Reporting To: Director Campus & Space Planning

Salary Range: To be discussed

Faculty/Unit: Campus and Space Planning

Position Type: Full-Time

Hours Per Week: 33.75

How To Apply: 

Please submit your curriculum vitae and cover letter, clearly indicating the reference number:

Mail:
McGill University, University Services (HR), Area Personnel Office
1010 Sherbrooke Street West,10th floor
Montreal, Quebec
H3A 2R7

Fax:
(514) 398-5191

Email:
universityservices.hr@mcgill.ca