Sustainability Student
2 months ago
**Opening Statement**
We acknowledge that the City of Kingston is situated on traditional Anishinabek (Ah
- nish-in-ah-bay), Haudenosaunee (Ho-den-o-show-nee) and Huron-Wendat (huron-wen-dat) territory and is the home of many Indigenous peoples. We are grateful to reside and work on this land.
Kingston is a smart, livable city in the heart of eastern Ontario. Its stable and diversified economy includes global corporations, innovative start-ups and all levels of government. Kingstonians enjoy a high quality of life with access to world-class education and research institutions, advanced healthcare facilities, affordable living and vibrant entertainment and tourism activities.
**Position Summary**
Reporting to the Manager, Energy and Asset Management, the Sustainability Student is responsible to:
Conduct research and analysis to identify new technologies and best practices for reduction of energy consumption and GHG emissions from facilities.
Survey staff within other municipalities to identify relevant policies and practices related to renewable energy and storage technologies, as well as electrification of facilities and fleet.
Support the development of updated content for corporate policies, internal communications, and the City’s public facing website.
Prepare and edit reports, briefing notes, correspondence, presentations, and other documents.
Provide general administrative and technical support to the energy and asset management team. Duties may include: site reviews, data entry and analysis, filing, etc.
Contribute to the efficient and effective delivery of various facilities projects and initiatives.
Other duties as assigned.
Hours of operation are typically Monday - Friday: between 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Work location is 310 King Street East.
**Qualifications, Competencies**
MUST BE ENROLLED IN AND RETURNING TO FULL-TIME POST SECONDARY STUDIES IN THE FALL OF 2024 - Verification will be required.
Must have completed two semesters of college or university in environmental science, policy studies, engineering, applied science, or related field.
Previous experience within municipal government sector an asset.
Previous experience with carbon accounting and life cycle assessment an asset.
Must possess and maintain a valid class ‘G’ driver’s license.
Must demonstrate corporate competencies: customer focus, results orientation, integrity, and teamwork.
**Skills, Abilities, Work Demands**
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to establish positive working relationships with a variety of internal and external clients and the public.
Knowledge of sustainability as it relates to facilities (e.g. carbon accounting, lifecycle assessment, climate change adaptation/mitigation, energy and GHG reduction, renewable energy technologies and storage, etc.).
Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills.
Work in an office environment with the ability to perform some site work as required.
Regularly uses close visual acuity and operates computer equipment to prepare, analyze, and transmit data and other information.
**Closing Statement**
Your resumé must demonstrate how you meet position requirements. Please upload to your profile any educational Degrees, Diplomas and/or Certificates that are relevant and required for the position. We thank all who apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Information collected will be handled in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
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