Sustainability Officer

4 weeks ago


Edmonton, Canada Métis Nation of Alberta Full time

**Sustainability Officer - Facilities and Building Operations**

**Location** Métis Nation Holdings Office, Edmonton, AB

**Position Status**: Full-time (40 hours/week) two-year contract, with the possibility of extension.

**The Organization**

**The Opportunity**

The Sustainability Report and the long-term Sustainability Plan will focus on understanding the status of overall climate impacts and sustainability within the MNA’s facilities and outline actionable recommendations on how to implement climate mitigation and adaptation measures. The plan will include recommendations with an emphasis on greenhouse gas emissions reductions, energy efficiency, waste minimization and recycling, water management, transportation, climate resilience and adaptation.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Conduct a sustainability assessment of MNA facilities and produce a Sustainability and Climate Action Report which should include:

- Current sustainability policies, programs, and goals,
- Current methods for greenhouse gas emission tracking, and a summary of annual greenhouse gas emissions,
- Current waste and recycling practices, and
- Existing and planned climate change adaptation practices to improve resilience and reverse negative impacts of climate change.
- Develop a long-term Sustainability and Climate Action Plan for the MNA’s facilities that aligns with the MNA’s organizational goals and values which should include:

- Identification of opportunities for improvement in the overall sustainability with a focus on the areas of greenhouse gas emissions reductions, energy efficiency, waste minimization and recycling, water management, transportation, educating employees on sustainability, and other areas as required,
- A recommended strategy to continue the ongoing tracking of utilities and greenhouse gas inventory,
- A description of recommended actions to improve the sustainability performance of the above areas,
- Costs and benefits associated with implementing recommended sustainability practices.
- Develop and coordinate sustainability programs and initiatives that aim to reduce overall greenhouse gas emissions associated with the operations of the MNA’s facilities and to increase the overall resilience of climate change impacts.
- Schedule, attend, and carry our regular meetings with the MNA’s Environment and Climate Change Department.
- Maintain awareness of government policies related to sustainability best practices and regulations within Alberta and Canada, including providing updates to senior management and making actionable recommendations, where necessary.
- Represent the Facilities and Building Operations team at the MNA and Affiliates Climate Table quarterly meetings.
- Work in collaboration with MNA departments and Affiliates to provide updates on progression, share lessons learned, and communicate successes regarding sustainability improvements within MNA facilities.
- Identify and secure sources of funding for environmental sustainability projects.
- Work closely with the maintenance team to familiarize and understand the operation, building envelope, and building systems of the MNA’s facilities.
- Create and maintain relevant facility maintenance records for MNA facilities to support climate and sustainability initiatives.
- Assist in organizing and coordinating maintenance projects and scheduling with various contractors and vendors.
- Develop and maintain constructive working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, including staff, leadership, partners, and the Métis community.
- Present a positive and professional image of the organization when interacting with employees, citizens visitors and other external stakeholders.
- Other duties as required or assigned.

**Skills & Competencies**
- Previous experience in ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) reporting, Greenhouse Gas Accounting, and/or conducting and reporting on Environmental and Climate Impact Assessments.
- An understanding of environmental issues, sustainability practices, and the regulatory environment surrounding sustainability. This may include knowledge of energy and water conservation, waste reduction, greenhouse gas emissions, sustainable transportation, climate change adaptation and resilience, environmental impact assessments, and other relevant sustainability issues.
- An ability to analyze sustainability data, conduct research, and identify trends. Proficiency in data analysis software is considered an asset.
- The ability to manage complex sustainability projects, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation is of value.
- The ability to think strategically and develop sustainability plans that align with the organization's goals and values. An understanding of complexity and nuances of environmental policy and business politics is an asset.
- Knowledge of CAD software and how to read building blueprints is considered an asset.
- Understanding of construction process and best practice



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