Regional Business Advisor, Bc Green Business

2 months ago


Comox, Canada Synergy Foundation Full time

Regional Business Advisor, BC Green Business

Term Flexible Start Date, 1 Year Contract (Potential Option to Renew)

Compensation

Contractor Position.

**Compensation is based on certified businesses and new memberships gained in the region.**

Certifications Compensation:
$225 per business with 1-50 employees

$325 per business with 50+ employees

Membership Growth Compensation:
$100 per new member business

Estimated workload Estimated 2-5 certifications per month with each certification requiring an estimated 4-6 hours of work.

**This position is ideal for someone seeking additional and flexible income opportunities.**

The Synergy Foundation is an equal opportunity workplace for employees and contractor team members. We are committed to equal opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ability, socio economic status, or age.

**SYNERGY FOUNDATION**

The Synergy Foundation is a Victoria based non-profit that was created in 2013. Since its inception, Synergy Foundation has focused on innovative projects and programs that have pushed the envelope, supported hundreds of businesses, and turned great ideas into action. Our three focus areas are green business, food security, and circular economy. This is represented in our core projects, BC Green Business, FED, and Project Zero and our annual event, the Ecostar Awards.

**ABOUT BC GREEN BUSINESS BC**

Green Business is a non-profit certification program that works one-on-one with businesses to identify practical and affordable ways to reduce their environmental impact and enhance their social performance. We do this by providing assessments, recommendations and resources tailored to the business we’re working with, in the region they operate, and the sector they serve.

**REGIONAL BUSINESS ADVISOR ROLE**

Your regular routine may include coordinating and conducting the assessment of businesses and their operations, providing businesses guidance on sustainability initiatives, and increasing awareness and interest in the BC Green Business program.

**TRAINING PROVIDED**

A combination of one-on-one and self-directed training will be provided in the form of training modules and on-site experience. **Contractors will be provided with a $400 honorarium upon successful completion of the BC Green Business training** program. It is expected that the training will take between 15-20 hours.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Business Verifications
- Coordinate and conduct site visits in your designated region
- Assess businesses using BC Green Business criteria and scoring
- Empower businesses to create change - providing suggested actions reports o Identify technologies and operational changes that will reduce emissions, waste, water consumption, energy use and more.
- Connect businesses to relevant resources and product/service providers
- Complete business certifications
- Provide ongoing support for business members as neededCommunity Outreach
- Complete outreach to business community and business network organizations
- Represent BC Green Business at relevant events Reporting & Accountability
- Submit monthly summary reports
- Attend monthly check in meetings with Program Manager

**SKILLS & COMPETENCIES**
- Knowledge of sustainable business solutions
- Proficiency in Excel and Word
- Experience working with small businesses or building connections with business professionals
- Establish and maintain positive team and client relationships
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Believes business can be a force for positive change
- Self-motivated with entrepreneurial spirit
- Responsible and accountable while working remotely
- Well organized and attention to detail

**ADDITIONAL**
- Must have access to a personal vehicle. Travel is reimbursed in alignment with provincial Government of British Columbia rates
- Must have a valid BC Class 5 driver’s license
- Must have reliable internet and computer access

**TO APPLY**

**Job Types**: Part-time, Fixed term contract, Casual
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: $325.00-$1,000.00 per month

Expected hours: 4 - 20 per week

Additional pay:

- Commission pay

**Benefits**:

- Flexible schedule

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-11-01


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