Sustainability Officer

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Education: Master's degree
- Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
**Work setting**:

- Business and/or industry
- International organization or agency
- Non-governmental organization
- University or college
- Waste recycling
**Tasks**:

- Administer programs related to scientific fields
- Advise senior executives on environmental issues related to the company's activities
- Analyze the impacts, benefits and costs of transportation initiatives
- Conduct research
- Develop programs related to scientific fields
- Evaluate the efficacy of air pollution control devices
- Gather samples of dust, gases, mists or vapours
- Monitor budgets allocated to environmental programs
- Monitor environmental non-compliance and required corrective actions
- Report information to supervisor
- Study and evaluate chemical or biological hazards and stresses in the workplace
- Suggest changes to work processes based on chemical or biological stresses in the workplace
- Establish internal programs within schools, business and industry to promote responsible attitudes towards the environment
- Plan or adjust routes based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel consumption and carbon emissions
**Resource usage and environmental studies**:

- Waste resources reutilization
**Planning specialization**:

- Water resource management
**Specialization or experience**:

- Green economy sector
- Specialized environmental skills and knowledge
**Area of specialization**:

- Sustainability
**Scientific specialization**:

- Agriculture
- Energy
- Natural and applied sciences
- Natural resources
- Recycling
- Ecology
- Climate change
- Environment
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Willing to travel
- Willing to travel cross-border
- Willing to travel internationally
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Fast-paced environment
**Personal suitability**:

- Ability to multitask
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Team player
**Screening questions**:

- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- What is the highest level of study you have completed?
**Green job**:

- Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes
**Workplace information**:

- Hybrid
**Health benefits**:

- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
**Financial benefits**:

- Stocks/shares
**Long term benefits**:

- Maternity and parental benefits
**Other benefits**:

- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- On-site recreation and activities
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Team building opportunities
- Parking available